Xscape is a 'much better than expected' posthumous Michael Jackson album. It doesn’t fall into the same league as Jackson’s best, but a welcome addition.
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Lily Allen Attempts To Make An Artistic Statement On ‘Sheezus’
On her third album, 'Sheezus', British alternative-pop singer/songwriter Lily Allen seeks to make an artistic statement, even when it is flawed.
Hunter Hayes, Storyline | Album Review
'Storyline,' the sophomore album by country artist Hunter Hayes, is an enjoyable listen that highlights his strengths more often than not.
Lykke Li, I Never Learn | Album Review
Swedish alternative-pop singer/songwriter Lykke Li brilliantly captures heartbreak on her third studio album, I Never Learn.
Review: Eli Paperboy Reed, ‘Nights Like These’
Reed’s latest LP finds the soulful singer updating his sound Retro-soul isn’t the most lucrative musical style in 2014. Neither is R&B for that matter. The preservation of soul is incredibly ...
Neon Trees, Pop Psychology | Album Review 💿
Alternative pop collective Neon Trees excel at ‘neo-, New Wave’ on their third album, Pop Psychology.
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