Review: Austin Mahone, ‘The Secret (EP)’
Up-and-coming pop heartthrob Austin Mahone delivers an enjoyable and respectable introduction to the world with EP, 'The Secret'.
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
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Mariah Carey, Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse | Album Review
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After a five-year hiatus, Pop/R&B diva Mariah Carey returns," bringing the heat" on her comeback LP, 'Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse.'
The Roots, …And Then You Shoot Your Cousin | Album Review
Hip-hop band The Roots continue to ‘transcend’ the confines of hip-hop on the ambitious album '…And Then You Shoot Your Cousin.'
Review: Coldplay, ‘Ghost Stories’
On its sixth studio album, 'Ghost Stories', alternative rock/pop collective Coldplay opts for subtlety, mysteriousness, and restraint.
The Black Keys, Turn Blue | Album Review
Indie-rockers The Black Keys channel the topic of love gone wrong via divorce on their latest LP, Turn Blue.
Michael Jackson, Xscape | Album Review 💿
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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.
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
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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 important but doesn’t sell many albums. There’ve been exceptions as…
Neon Trees, Pop Psychology | Album Review 💿
Alternative pop collective Neon Trees excel at ‘neo-, New Wave’ on their third album, Pop Psychology.
Kelis, Food | Album Review
While there is minimal food to physically eat, Kelis’ sixth studio album titled 'Food' makes you hungry for more decadent, soulful, goodness.
Iggy Azalea Shows Potential On ‘The New Classic’
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Australian rap newcomer Iggy Azalea shows potential on her debut rap album, 'The New Classic.' It's not classic but has ample winning moments.
Asher Roth Is Lifted On ‘RetroHash’
It’s safe to say the Asher Roth, rapper of "I Love College" fame ('Asleep in the Bread Aisle') is one high, mellow dude on 'RetroHash'.
August Alsina Shows Tremendous Potential on ‘Testimony’
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R&B newbie August Alsina shows tremendous potential on full-length debut Testimony.
Jason Derulo, Talk Dirty | Album Review
Throughout the course of 'Talk Dirty', Jason Derulo relies too much on sex and swagger, holding back the album back at times.
Martina McBride Covers Soul Soundly On ‘Everlasting’
Country darling Martina McBride balances soul music and her tried-and-true country roots soundly on covers album, 'Everlasting'.
SoMo Underwhelms on Self-Titled Debut Album
Ultimately, 'SoMo', the self-titled major label debut from contemporary R&B newbie SoMo, leaves the listener underwhelmed.
MKTO Delivers Worthwhile Pop Music on Self-Titled LP
Up-and-coming pop duo MKTO doesn't reinvent the wheel but delivers worthwhile pop music on their self-titled debut album.
Mac Demarco, Salad Days | Album Review
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Alternative singer/songwriter Mac Demarco delivers one of the best albums of 2014 with 'Salad Days.'
Luke Bryan Continues Spring Break On ‘Spring Break 6’
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Spring break is a rite of passage for college kids. Country singer Luke Bryan continues to return to his twenties with never ending 'Spring Break' series.
YG, My Krazy Life | Album Review 💿
West Coast rapper YG delivers a compelling debut album with 'My Krazy Life'.
Shakira, Shakira. | Album Review 💿
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Shakira. is a sound, enjoyable effort from the Latin-pop superstar that misses a “Hips Don’t Lie” caliber hit.
Karmin Have Their Moments And Misses On Debut LP ‘Pulses’
Viral Sensation Karmin releases their full-length debut album, 'Pulses'. Ultimately, 'Pulses' has both its moments and its misses.
Young Money Fall Short on ‘Rise Of An Empire’
Young Money should have titled their second compilation "fall of an empire” as opposed to 'Rise of the Empire.' The LP falls short of such a title.
Ledisi, ‘The Truth’ (Review)
Jazzy, adult contemporary R&B vocalist Ledisi unleashes more flashes of contemporary R&B throughout the course of latest LP, 'The Truth'.
Aloe Blacc, Lift Your Spirit | Album Review 💿
R&B singer/songwriter Aloe Blacc releases his third album 'Lift Your Spirit' which true to its title, indeed lifts the spirit.