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Beck, ‘Dear Life’ | Track Review

Beck continues to captivate with throwback joint “Dear Life,” the third single from his highly-anticipated album, ‘Colors.’

Beck makes a dramatic departure from his sound on ‘Morning Phase’ with “Wow,” the second single from ‘Colors.’

The Killers shine on “Wonderful Wonderful,” the third single and title track from their highly-anticipated fifth studio album.

The War on Drugs release on final single, “Up All Night,” in advance of their highly-anticipated fourth studio album, ‘A Deeper Understanding.’

Alternative rock band MUTEMATH compels on “War,” the third single from their fifth studio album, ‘Play Dead.’

Middle-aged hipsters Weezer returns with “Mexican Fender,” a guitar-heavy track that serves as a promo single for ‘Pacific Daydream.’

Coldplay makes its official return with “Hypnotised,” a song from the British band’s upcoming EP. “Hypnotised” plays true to its name.

Alternative pop standout Lana Del Rey returns with a new, atmospheric, romantic single “Love.” Interestingly, it manages to incorporate some groove.

Singer/songwriter Regina Spektor delivers the third-straight exceptional single from her forthcoming album, ‘Remember Us to Life.’

British teen singer/songwriter Declan McKenna continues to impress with his meaningful songwriting and maturity on single “Isombard.”

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

After singing about her “Bleeding Heart,” singer/songwriter Regina Spektor returns with an electrifying second single, “Small Bill$.”