Review: Troye Sivan, ‘TRXYE’
There is little to nitpick about on 'TRXYE'. Teen artist Troye Sivan has delivered an EP that truly separates his artistic lane from others.
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
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Al Jarreau Delivers Solid Tribute on ‘My Old Friend’
How does 'My Old Friend' stack up ultimately? It is a consistent and enjoyable tribute album that finds vet Al Jarreau sounding strong.
Tank, Stronger | Album Review
Throughout the course of his sixth album 'Stronger,' Tank (Durrell Babbs) showcases his strengths and flaws alike. 'Stronger' has its moments nonetheless.
Godsmack Delivers Solid, If Unexceptional Effort On ‘1000hp’
Veteran metal band Godsmack delivers a solid, if unexceptional effort with its latest album, '1000hp'. Good, '1000hp' doesn't qualify as great.
PARTYNEXTDOOR Keeps it 100 on ‘PARTYNEXTDOOR TWO’
Drake Protégé PARTYNEXTDOOR "keeps it 100" on his sophomore album, 'PARTYNEXTDOOR TWO'. 'PARTYNEXTDOOR TWO' follows up 'PARTYNEXTDOOR.'
Jesse McCartney Delivers Best Album With ‘In Technicolor’
Actor and pop singer-songwriter Jesse McCartney delivers his best album yet with 'In Technicolor'.
Bleachers, Strange Desire | Album Review 💿
Bleachers delivers a fine, enjoyable debut effort with Strange Desire. Sometimes it’s overdone, but more often that not, it shines.
Takeaways from Marsha Ambrosius’ ‘Friends & Lovers’
After listening to Marsha Ambrosius' sadly under-promoted sophomore album Friends & Lovers, there were some notable takeaways worth mentioning.
G-Eazy is Confident & Hungry on ‘These Things Happen’
Throughout 'These Things Happen', Bay-area rapper G-Eazy is cocky and confident. From the onset, G-Eazy comes out swinging, establishing he’s “the man.”
Joe Keeps Things Grown & Sexy on ‘Bridges’
Adult contemporary R&B singer Joe keeps things "grown and sexy" on his latest album, 'Bridges.' 'Bridges' is another independently released effort from Joe.
Linkin Park Rock Hard on ‘The Hunting Party’
Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda did not come to play around on 'The Hunting Party', the latest album from Linkin Park.
Mali Music, Mali Is… | Album Review 💿
Mali Music makes his secular debut with MALI IS... but he doesn't eschew showcasing his faith in the least.
Ricky Dillard & New G Keeps Things Fresh On ‘Amazing’
Gospel musicians Ricky Dillard & New G keeps things fresh and inspirational on their latest exceptional album, 'Amazing'.
Lana Del Rey, Ultraviolence | Album Review
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Alternative musician Lana Del Rey shines on her incredibly moody new LP, 'Ultraviolence.' It perfectly showcases Del Rey’s incredibly robust, unique voice.
José James’ Restlessness is a Virtue on ‘While You Were Sleeping’
Versatile singer José James follows up critically-acclaimed LP 'No Beginning, No End' with the eclectic 'While You Were Sleeping.'
Meshell Ndegeocello Shines On ‘Comet, Come to Me’
Bassist, singer/songwriter Meshell Ndegeocello shines on 'Comet, Come to Me', an album that is something of an underrated gem.
Shaliek Shows He’s An Old Soul on Debut ‘Blood Sweat Tears’
R&B newcomer Shaliek showcases his fondness for old school soul on his debut album, 'Blood Sweat Tears'.
Miranda Lambert Delivers A Home Run With ‘Platinum’
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Bombshell country superstar Miranda Lambert "brings the goods" on her latest, highly anticipated studio album, 'Platinum.'
50 Cent Lukewarm on ‘Animal Ambition: An Untamed Desire To Win’
Rapper 50 Cent comes over as lukewarm at best on independently issued album, 'Animal Ambition: An Untamed Desire to Win.'
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'.
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.