Jessie J, R.O.S.E. (Realisations) | Album Review
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Jessie J gets personal on ‘R.O.S.E. (Realisations),’ the first of four four-song EPs that comprise her fourth studio album, ‘R.O.S.E.’

Sifting through all of the musical hype

Sifting through all of the musical hype
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Jessie J gets personal on ‘R.O.S.E. (Realisations),’ the first of four four-song EPs that comprise her fourth studio album, ‘R.O.S.E.’
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Following divisive promo single “Wild Love,” Grammy-nominated British artist James Bay ends up exceeding expectations on his intriguing sophomore LP, ‘Electric Light.’
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Grammy-nominated English singer-songwriter James Bay releases “Slide,” the fourth and presumably the final advance single from his sophomore album, Electric Light.’

British newbie James TW exhibits potential on his innocent, sweet pop single, “Say Love.” The record doesn’t transform pop but is certainly promising.

English pop-soul musician Zak Abel picks up right where he left off from his debut album with his groovy, slick, soulful new single, “Love Song.”
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Following the release of singles “Wild Love” and “Pink Lemonade,” Grammy-nominated English singer-songwriter James Bay releases “Us,” the third single from his sophomore album, Electric Light.’
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British singer-songwriter George Ezra makes an impressive return on his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Staying at Tamara’s.’
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Upon announcing his sophomore album, ‘Electric Light,’ English singer-songwriter James Bay returns with a second promo single, “Pink Lemonade.”
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Singer-songwriter Bishop Briggs serves up a strong cover of the INXS classic, “Never Tear Us Apart,” which appears on the ‘Fifty Shades Freed’ soundtrack.

Gifted London singer and guitarist Oscar Jerome thrills on his new EP, ‘Where Are Your Branches.’ Impressively, he incorporates jazz into his music, which is refreshing.

Teenage British pop musician HRVY showcases incredible potential on his second EP, ‘Talk to Ya.’ His best moments arrive at the top of the effort with the title track and “Personal.”
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Breakout British pop-soul artist Sam Smith makes a solid comeback with his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘The Thrill of it All.’