John Fogerty, Wrote A Song For Everyone | Album Review
John Fogerty returns with a star-studded affair on 'Wrote a Song for Everyone,' covering his own classics.
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Fitz & The Tantrums, More Than Just A Dream | Album Review
On 'More Than Just A Dream,' Fitz & The Tandrums deliver a fine album that appeals to an eclectic fan base. It's Soulful, yet forward thinking.
Daft Punk, Random Access Memories | Album Review 💿
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'Random Access Memories,' the thrilling new Daft Punk album, can be likened to your favorite team winning the national championship.
Vampire Weekend, Modern Vampires of the City | Album Review
Indie rock darlings Vampire Weekend return as an older, more mature band on their superb third studio album, 'Modern Vampires of the City.'
Jake Bugg, Jake Bugg | Album Review
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'Jake Bugg,' the self-titled debut LP by the Brit singer/songwriter is a highly recommended effort for traditional-, indie-, folk- or garage-rock fans.
Phoenix, Bankrupt! | Album Review
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French alternative rock collective Phoenix never miss a beat on Bankrupt! a compelling follow-up to their Grammy-winning 2009 LP, Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix.
Fantasia, Side Effects of You | Album Review
Fantasia delivers an enjoyable fourth studio album with ‘Side Effects of You.’ It’s imperfect, but all in all, well-rounded.
Kid Cudi, Indicud | Album Review
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Although lengthy and overstuffed, Kid Cudi delivers plenty of intriguing moments throughout the course of his third studio album, ‘Indicud.’
Jake Miller, The Road Less Traveled | Album Review 💿
Up-and-coming, 20-year-old, Florida hip-hop/pop artist Jake Miller shines on EP, 'The Road Less Traveled.'
Tyler, the Creator, Wolf | Album Review
While his sophomore album ‘Wolf’ is still ‘rough around the edges,’ Tyler, the Creator packages the album more responsibly than 'Goblin.'
Lil Wayne, I Am Not a Human Being II | Album Review
‘I Am Not a Human Being II’ is a good Lil Wayne album, not an elite one. Sometimes he’s ‘on,’ while other times, he's less inspired, recycling past ideas.
Chrisette Michele, A Couple of Forevers | Track Review
Chrisette Michele drops a soulful gem with "A Couple of Forevers," the promo single for her fourth studio album, 'Better.'
Charlie Wilson, Love Charlie | Album Review
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Following an illustrious career, with nothing to prove, veteran R&B musician Charlie Wilson delivers a solid R&B affair on his 2013 LP, ‘Love Charlie.’
Conor Maynard, Contrast | Album Review 💿
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British pop artist Conor Maynard puts the Justin Bieber comparisons to rest on his enjoyable, suggestive debut album, 'Contrast.'
T.I., Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head | Album Review
After an underwhelming seventh studio album in ‘No Mercy,’ T.I. redeems himself on his eighth album, ‘Trouble Man: Heavy is the Head.'
The Hierarchy of One Direction | Pop Culture
One Direction has a clear 'hierarchy.' While the band lacks the personality of 90s boy bands, there are distinctions within the group musically.
No Doubt, Push and Shove | Album Review
No Doubt returns after an 11-year hiatus between studio albums. ‘Push and Shove’ serves as the band’s follow-up to Rock Steady, which bowed in 2001.
Green Day, ¡Uno! | Album Review
Overall, '!Uno!' Is a solid and sound effort from Green Day. It accomplishes its purposes to resurrect the band’s punk roots.
Lupe Fiasco, Food & Liquor II | Album Review
‘Food & Liquor II’ is another strong album by Lupe Fiasco that relies more on critical success as opposed to commercial aspiration.
Whitney Houston, ‘I Look to You’ (Duet Version) | Track Review
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R. Kelly joins the late Whitney Houston on a duet version of “I Look to You,” the promo single for compilation ‘I Will Always Love You: The Best of Whitney Houston.’
Angie Stone, Rich Girl | Album Review
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On Rich Girl, neo-soul veteran Angie Stone delivers a consistent, good album that never quite reaches the status of a great album.
Mumford & Sons, Babel | Album Review
'Babel,' the highly-anticipated sophomore album from Mumford & Sons, gives them a solid, but not necessarily innovative album.
DMX, Undisputed | Album Review
Once ubiquitous rapper DMX releases Undisputed, his first studio effort since 2006. He was once a force on the East coast rap scene.
Dave Matthews Band, Away From The World | Album Review
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‘Away from the World’ is an enjoyable album by Dave Matthews Band. There is excellent musicianship shown throughout the effort.
Matchbox Twenty, North | Album Review
Following a 10-year hiatus, pop group Matchbox Twenty returns with ‘North,’ an effective and enjoyable comeback album.
Slaughterhouse, Welcome To Our House | Album Review
On 'Welcome to Our House,' star-studded rap collective Slaughterhouse delivers an album that has its fair share of notable moments.
Walmart Music Censorship | Opinion Editorial
There are a vast number of inconsistencies when it comes to censorship. Retailer Walmart carries 'explicit' books and movies, but not explicit music. Why?