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.
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Review: Eli Paperboy Reed, ‘Nights Like These’
[usr 3.5] 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…
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.
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.
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.'