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    Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Skeleton Tree © Bad Seeds Ltd
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    Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Jesus Alone | Track Review

    “Jesus Alone,” the promo single for Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds’ Skeleton Tree, ranks among the most enigmatic, darkest records of 2016.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 5, 2016 ago
    Bastille, Wild World © Virgin
    Music

    Bastille, Fake It | Track Review 🎵

    Bastille exceeds expectations on second ‘Wild World’ promo single, “Fake It.” There is nothing fake about the song – it’s legit.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 4, 2016 ago
    X Ambassadors, VHS © KIDinaKorner/Interscope
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    X Ambassadors, VHS | Album Review

    X Ambassadors shine on their debut album ‘VHS.’ There are ample enjoyable, energetic songs to whet the music audience’s taste buds.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 14, 2015 ago
    Coldplay, Ghost Stories © Parlophone
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    Review: Coldplay, ‘Ghost Stories’

    On its sixth studio album, ‘Ghost Stories’, alternative rock/pop collective Coldplay opts for subtlety, mysteriousness, and restraint.

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsMay 20, 2014 ago
    Arctic Monkeys, AM © Domino
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    Arctic Monkeys, AM | Album Review 💿

    British alternative rock band Arctic Monkeys show infatuation at its best on their terrific 2013 album, ‘AM’.

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsJanuary 6, 2014 ago
    Vampire Weekend, Modern Vampires of the City © XL
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    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.’ 

    By brent80, 13 yearsMay 13, 2013 ago
    Phoenix, Bankrupt! [Photo Credit: Glassnote]
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    Phoenix, Bankrupt! | Album Review

    French alternative rock collective Phoenix never miss a beat on Bankrupt! a compelling follow-up to their Grammy-winning 2009 LP,  Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix.

    By brent80, 13 yearsApril 24, 2013 ago
    Green Day, ¡Uno! © Reprise
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    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.

    By brent80, 13 yearsOctober 1, 2012 ago
    Mumford & Sons, Babel © Glassnote
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    Mumford & Sons, Babel | Album Review

    ‘Babel,’ the highly-anticipated sophomore album from Mumford & Sons, gives them a solid, but not necessarily innovative album.

    By brent80, 13 yearsSeptember 26, 2012 ago

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