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    Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Skeleton Tree © Bad Seeds Ltd
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    Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Sound Superb on ‘Skeleton Tree’

    Nick Cave shares his most heartfelt emotions on new album ‘Skeleton Tree,’ his first album since the death of his son.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 14, 2016 ago
    Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Skeleton Tree © Bad Seeds Ltd
    Music

    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
    Bon Iver, 22, A Million [📷: Jagjaguwar]
    Music

    Bon Iver, 33 ‘GOD’ | Track Review 🎵

    Bon Iver returns with the quirky, ambitiously brilliant single, “33 ‘GOD’.”  It provides a sneak peak of album ’22, A Million’.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 4, 2016 ago
    Regina Spektor, Remember Us to Life [📷: Sire]
    Music

    Regina Spektor, Small Bill$ | Track Review 🎵

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

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 25, 2016 ago
    Father John Misty, Real Love Baby - Single © Subpop
    Music

    Father John Misty, Real Love Baby | Track Review 🎵

    Father John Misty (aka J. Tillman) follows up his masterful LP I Love You, Honeybear with enjoyable, soulful single, “Real Love Baby.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 5, 2016 ago
    Glass Animals, How To Be A Human Being © Harvest
    Music

    Glass Animals, Youth | Track Review 🎵

    Glass Animals outdoes itself on single “Youth.” “Youth” is cleverly penned, exceptionally produced, and superbly performed when it’s all said and done.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 4, 2016 ago
    Fences, To the Tall Trembling Trees © Votiv
    Music

    Fences, Buffalo Feet | Track Review 🎵

    Fence returns with pleasant, catchy single, “Buffalo Feet.” “Buffalo Feet” serves as the promo single for forthcoming EP, To the Tall Trembling Trees.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 28, 2016 ago
    Regina Spektor, Remember Us to Life [📷: Sire]
    Music

    Regina Spektor, Bleeding Heart | Track Review 🎵

    Regina Spektor returns after a 5-year hiatus with “Bleeding Heart,” the excellent promo single from her forthcoming LP, Remember Us to Life.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 27, 2016 ago
    Sufjan Stevens, Carrie & Lowell [📷: Asthmatic Kitty]
    Album 💿

    Sufjan Stevens, Carrie & Lowell | Album Review 💿

    Beloved indie singer/songwriter Sufjan Stevens delivers an emotional, highly personal tour de force with latest LP, ‘Carrie & Lowell’.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsApril 7, 2015 ago
    James Bay, Chaos And The Calm [📷: Republic]
    Album 💿

    James Bay Sounds Formidable On ‘Chaos And The Calm’

    Youthful British standout James Bay arrives with a polished debut, Chaos And The Calm.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsApril 1, 2015 ago
    Father John Misty, I Love You Honeybear [📷: SubPop]
    Album 💿

    Father John Misty, I Love You, Honeybear | Album Review

    Every harmonic progression, orchestration, and musical push feel as if Father John Misty sought nothing short of perfection on I Love You, Honeybear.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsFebruary 17, 2015 ago
    Kelis, Food © Ninja Tune
    Album 💿

    Kelis, Food | Album Review

    While there is minimal food to physically eat, Kelis’ sixth studio album titled ‘Food’ makes you hungry for more decadent, soulful, goodness.

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsApril 25, 2014 ago

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