After being initially delayed, American Idol season 12 winner Candice Glover finally delivers her debut album, 'Music Speaks.'
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Algebra Blessett, Recovery | Album Review
Algebra Blessett delivers the ups and downs of the recovery of brokenheartedness on her superb sophomore album 'Recovery.'
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Against Me, Transgender Dysphoria Blues | Album Review
Against Me! delivers one the 2014's most honest and captivating efforts with the incredibly ambitious 'Transgender Dysphoria Blues.'
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A Great Big World, Is There Anybody Out There? | Album Review
Singer/songwriting duo A Great Big World Showcase both classicism and creativity on debut album, 'Is There Anybody Out There?'
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Sharon Jones Shines On ‘Give The People What They Want’
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings definitely "give the people what they want" on their latest retro-soul album, 'Give the People What They Want.'