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Alestorm, “F*cked with an Anchor” | Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘
On the 8th edition of Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘 (2021), we explore the outlandishness behind “Fucked with an Anchor” by Scottish metal band, Alestorm.
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Alt-J, Hit Me Like That Snare | Wacky Wednesday 💎
On Wacky Wednesday, British indie-rock collective Alt-J gives us the kinky, naughty “Hit Me Like That Snare.”
Music
Halsey, ‘Alone’ | Track Review
Halsey drops a remix of her soulful standout “Alone” from ‘Hopeless Fountain Kingdom.’ She’s assisted by Big Sean and Stefflon Don.
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Brett Young, ‘Mercy’ | Track Review
Rising California country singer-songwriter shines on “Mercy,” a ‘late’ single issued from his 2017 self-titled debut album.
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Album 💿
Joji, In Tongues (Deluxe) | Album Review
R&B artist Joji (aka ‘Filthy Frank,’ real name ‘George Miller’) releases the deluxe version – a full-length album – of his 2017 debut EP, ‘In Tongues.’
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Paramore, Rose-Colored Boy | Track Review 🎵
Nine months after releasing the triumphant ‘After Laughter,’ Paramore drops the album’s fourth single, “Rose-Colored Boy.”
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Maroon 5, ‘Wait’ | Track Review
Following lukewarm success for ‘Red Pill Blues’ and after releasing numerous singles, Maroon 5 releases yet another single, “Wait.”
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Kelly Clarkson, ‘I Don’t Think About You’ | Track Review
Kelly Clarkson radiates on “I Don’t Think About You,” one of many fine ballads that appear on her underrated, 2017 soul-pop album, ‘Meaning of Life.’
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MGMT, ‘When You Die’ | Track Review
MGMT returns with some bite on “When You Die,” the presumed second single from their forthcoming, highly-anticipated fourth studio album.
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Portugal. The Man, Woodstock | Album Review
Alternative band Portugal. The Man delivers a consistent, superb eighth studio album with ‘Woodstock.’ “Feel It Still” is the crowning achievement, but there’s much more to love.
Music
Lil Pump, Designer | Track Review
Lil Pump continues to ‘ride the success’ of cliché bangers with “Designer.” With a great flow filled with a cocky personality, the rub is the overabundance of shallowness and lack of lyrical substance.
Columns
Advice for 2018, As Told Through Album & Song Titles
Beyond the hype? This creative written piece reflects on the outgoing, so-so 2017 and provides sound advice for 2018 – as told through album and song titles.