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Arctic Monkeys, AM © Domino

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, 11 yearsJanuary 6, 2014 ago

Celine Dion, Loved Me Back to Life [Photo Credit: Sony]

Celine Dion, Loved Me Back To Life | Album Review

Canadian pop powerhouse Celine Dion shows that she’s ‘still got it’ on Loved Me Back to Life, her first new studio album since 2007.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsNovember 13, 2013 ago

Sleeping With Sirens, Feel © Rise

Sleeping With Sirens, Feel | Album Review

Ultimately, ‘Feel,’ the fourth studio album from Sleeping With Sirens, does ‘feel’ good, if not ‘exceptionally’ great.

By brent80, 12 yearsJune 24, 2013 ago

Black Sabbath, 13 © Republic

Black Sabbath, 13 | Album Review

’13,’ the comeback album by iconic metal band Black Sabbath, stands extremely tall. It’s pessimistic, atheistic, and Mephistophelean. Rock on.

By brent80, 12 yearsJune 17, 2013 ago

Daft Punk, Random Access Memories [📷: Columbia]

Daft Punk, Random Access Memories | Album Review

‘Random Access Memories,’ the thrilling new Daft Punk album, can be likened to your favorite team winning the national championship.

By brent80, 12 yearsMay 25, 2013 ago

Usher, Looking 4 Myself [Photo Credit: RCA]

Usher, “Lemme See” | Track Review

Grammy-winning contemporary R&B artist Usher shines on the sexy, sleekly produced single, “Lemme See,” featuring rapper Rick Ross.

By the musical hype, 13 yearsMay 31, 2012 ago

Justin Bieber, Believe [Photo Credit: Island]

Justin Bieber, Die in Your Arms | Track Review

“Die in Your Arms,” the 2nd single from the 2012 Justin Bieber LP, Believe, may not make me wanna ‘die in anyone’s arms’, but it’s catchy.

By the musical hype, 13 yearsMay 29, 2012 ago

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