Mariah Carey, Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse | Album Review
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After a five-year hiatus, Pop/R&B diva Mariah Carey returns," bringing the heat" on her comeback LP, 'Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse.'
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
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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.
Michael Jackson, Xscape | Album Review 💿
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Xscape is a 'much better than expected' posthumous Michael Jackson album. It doesn’t fall into the same league as Jackson’s best, but a welcome addition.
Hunter Hayes, Storyline | Album Review
'Storyline,' the sophomore album by country artist Hunter Hayes, is an enjoyable listen that highlights his strengths more often than not.
Review: Eli Paperboy Reed, ‘Nights Like These’
[usr 3.5] Reed’s latest LP finds the soulful singer updating his sound Retro-soul isn’t the most lucrative musical style in 2014. Neither is R&B for that matter. The preservation of soul is incredibly important but doesn’t sell many albums. There’ve been…
Jason Derulo, Talk Dirty | Album Review
Throughout the course of 'Talk Dirty', Jason Derulo relies too much on sex and swagger, holding back the album back at times.
SoMo Underwhelms on Self-Titled Debut Album
Ultimately, 'SoMo', the self-titled major label debut from contemporary R&B newbie SoMo, leaves the listener underwhelmed.
MKTO Delivers Worthwhile Pop Music on Self-Titled LP
Up-and-coming pop duo MKTO doesn't reinvent the wheel but delivers worthwhile pop music on their self-titled debut album.
Shakira, Shakira. | Album Review 💿
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Shakira. is a sound, enjoyable effort from the Latin-pop superstar that misses a “Hips Don’t Lie” caliber hit.
Aloe Blacc, Lift Your Spirit | Album Review 💿
R&B singer/songwriter Aloe Blacc releases his third album 'Lift Your Spirit' which true to its title, indeed lifts the spirit.
Pharrell Williams Steps His Game Up On ‘Girl’
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On his highly anticipated sophomore album 'G I R L,' Pharrell Williams easily outdoes himself, easily trumping 2006 debut, 'In My Mind.'
John Newman, Tribute | Album Review 💿
British singer John Newman proves soul is alive and well on his debut studio album, Tribute.