Beck, Morning Phase | Album Review 💿
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Alternative musician Beck thrives in an acoustic setting (for the most part) on long-awaited comeback album, Morning Phase.
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Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
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Pharrell Williams Steps His Game Up On ‘Girl’
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On his highly anticipated sophomore album 'G I R L,' Pharrell Williams easily outdoes himself, easily trumping 2006 debut, 'In My Mind.'
Rick Ross, ‘Mastermind’: Track-By-Track
After finally finding his artistic lane, Ross spent fifth LP 'God Forgives, I Don’t' ‘flexing.’ The flex-fest continues on sixth LP, 'Mastermind.'
Annie Clark (St. Vincent) Delivers Big on ‘St. Vincent’
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Singer/songwriter Annie Clark (aka St. Vincent) delivers big-time on her fifth studio album (fourth solo), self-titled LP 'St. Vincent'.
ScHoolboy Q, Oxymoron | Album Review 💿
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Oxymoron, the third LP by ScHoolboy Q, proves to be dark, captivating, and at times, a difficult, polarizing listening experience.
Candice Glover Finally Releases Debut Album ‘Music Speaks’
After being initially delayed, American Idol season 12 winner Candice Glover finally delivers her debut album, 'Music Speaks.'
Algebra Blessett, Recovery | Album Review
Algebra Blessett delivers the ups and downs of the recovery of brokenheartedness on her superb sophomore album 'Recovery.'
Against Me, Transgender Dysphoria Blues | Album Review
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Against Me! delivers one the 2014's most honest and captivating efforts with the incredibly ambitious 'Transgender Dysphoria Blues.'
A Great Big World, Is There Anybody Out There? | Album Review 💿
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Singer/songwriting duo A Great Big World Showcase both classicism and creativity on debut album, 'Is There Anybody Out There?'
Bruce Springsteen, High Hopes | Album Review 💿
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High Hopes may not be the best or most memorable Bruce Springsteen album, but it’s still pretty doggone good.
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.'
John Newman, Tribute | Album Review 💿
British singer John Newman proves soul is alive and well on his debut studio album, Tribute.
Kid Ink Shows Potential On ‘My Own Lane’
On sophomore album 'My Own Lane,' Kid Ink shows he's got massive potential.
Arctic Monkeys, AM | Album Review 💿
British alternative rock band Arctic Monkeys show infatuation at its best on their terrific 2013 album, 'AM'.
Celine Dion, Loved Me Back To Life | Album Review 💿
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Canadian pop powerhouse Celine Dion shows that she’s ‘still got it’ on Loved Me Back to Life, her first new studio album since 2007.
Jay Sean, Neon | Album Review
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British-Asian pop and contemporary R&B artist Jay Sean continues to struggle to find an artistic identity stateside on his fourth studio album, ‘Neon.’
Emblem3, Nothing To Lose | Album Review
Review: Pop trio Emblem3 may truly have ‘Nothing to Lose’ but do they ‘gain enough’ to become commercially successful on their debut album?
Robin Thicke, Blurred Lines | Album Review 💿
R&B/Blue-eye soul standout Robin Thicke Delivers an enjoyable set of pop-soul cuts on ‘Blurred Lines,’ which is no “one trick pony.”
Sleeping With Sirens, Feel | Album Review
Ultimately, 'Feel,' the fourth studio album from Sleeping With Sirens, does ‘feel’ good, if not ‘exceptionally’ great.
Wale, The Gifted | Short Take Album Review
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Wale is definitely a standout, which should go without saying. His third album, The Gifted, is consistent and exceptional throughout.
3OH!3, Omens | Album Review 💿
‘Omens,’ the third studio album by Boulder duo 3OH!3 definitely isn’t profound, but has its moments, assuming get past the dumbness.
Kanye West, Yeezus | Album Review 💿
'Yeezus' doesn’t necessarily supersede the elite Kanye West albums, but it is an ambitious, interesting addition to his discography.
J. Cole, Born Sinner | Album Review 💿
J. Cole delivers a superb effort on his sophomore album, Born Sinner. The album concept remains intact and accessible throughout the effort.
Black Sabbath, 13 | Album Review
'13,' the comeback album by iconic metal band Black Sabbath, stands extremely tall. It's pessimistic, atheistic, and Mephistophelean. Rock on.
Mac Miller, Watching Movies With the Sound Off | Album Review 💿
On his sophomore album 'Watching Movies With the Sound Off,' Mac Miller showcases more maturity compared to his debut album - album cover art aside.
The Lonely Island, The Wack Album | Album Review
Comic rap trio The Lonely Island both allure and offend on their third studio album, 'The Wack Album.' Andy Samberg and company are both unapologetically stupid and incredibly hilarious.
George Benson, Inspiration – A Tribute to Nat King Cole | Album Review
George Benson sounds nowhere near 70 on his latest studio album, 'Inspiration - A Tribute to Nat King Cole.' 'Inspiration' is consistent from top the bottom.