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SZA, Z | Album Review
SZA leaves a superb first impression on her full-length debut album ‘Z.’
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Nicki Minaj, The Pinkprint | Album Review 💿
Although The Pinkprint is a scattered effort, rapper/singer/songwriter Nicki Minaj’s third studio album proves to be captivating.
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Takeaways: J. Cole, ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’
J. Cole surprised everyone by dropping his third album, ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’ with short notice. Here are five takeaways after listening to the album.
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Big K.R.I.T., Cadillactica | Album Review
With his major-label sophomore album, Cadillactica, Mississippi rapper Big K.R.I.T. constructs an album that goes above and beyond the expectations.
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Stevie Nicks, 24 Karat Gold – Songs from the Vault | Album Review
Consistent and enjoyable throughout, Stevie Nicks reminds everyone why she’s such a revered musician on ’24 Karat Gold.’
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Luke James, Luke James | Album Review
‘Luke James’, the self-titled debut by R&B newcomer Luke James is imperfect, but offers plenty for the hungry R&B enthusiast to sink their teeth into.
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Maroon 5, V | Album Review 💿
Maroon 5 returns with its fifth studio album, ‘V’. Like previous album ‘Overexposed,’ Adam Levine and company focus on delivering slick, modern pop songs.
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Chase Rice, Ignite The Night | Album Review
Country up-and-comer Chase Rice makes a major label splash with ‘Ignite The Night.’ Overall, ‘Ignite The Night’ is an imperfect, but enjoyable album.
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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.
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Neon Trees, Pop Psychology | Album Review 💿
Alternative pop collective Neon Trees excel at ‘neo-, New Wave’ on their third album, Pop Psychology.
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Shakira, Shakira. | Album Review 💿
Shakira. is a sound, enjoyable effort from the Latin-pop superstar that misses a “Hips Don’t Lie” caliber hit.
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Bruce Springsteen, High Hopes | Album Review 💿
High Hopes may not be the best or most memorable Bruce Springsteen album, but it’s still pretty doggone good.