Former Odd Future member and horrorcore shock rapper Tyler, the Creator's fourth studio album Flower Boy certainly made a splash upon arrival. In the wake of the lukewarm reception to his previous project, 2015's Cherry Bomb, Flower Boy sees Tyler's first attempt to show a different side of himself, contrasting the boisterous and offensive persona he has presented in … Continue reading Tyler, the Creator – Flower Boy
Month: July 2017
Oh Wonder – Ultralife
Alt-pop duo Oh Wonder's second studio album follows their self-titled debut released just under two year ago. Ultralife sees the duo draw perhaps even closer comparisons to their most obvious musical contemporaries, fellow London indie-pop duo The xx. Ultralife is full of spacey and stripped-back pop tracks with a reliance and strong focus upon their lyrics. The … Continue reading Oh Wonder – Ultralife
Mura Masa – Mura Masa
21-year-old Guernsey-born DJ Mura Masa's debut studio album is a multicultural and genreless mashup that takes listeners on an exhilarating ride through the twists and turns of his unique style. He states that his biggest influence is Gorillaz and you can clearly tell. The ability to pull aspects from such diverse musical worlds and unbridled … Continue reading Mura Masa – Mura Masa
21 Savage – Issa Album
Atlanta rapper 21 Savage has been making waves in the music industry recently through a few popular mixtapes and EPs, many of which involve extensive collaboration with producer of the moment Metro Boomin. Based off of a quip from one of his interviews which turned into a meme, Issa Album is his first full-length project, and … Continue reading 21 Savage – Issa Album
HAIM – Something To Tell You
California pop-rock sister trio HAIM unleash their sophomore album after a 4-year wait that felt much longer. After the spectacular debut Days Are Gone, and the many interviews the band gave where they stated that they were going to "tap into their inner Kanye" - that is, perfectionist - fans were expecting something big from this … Continue reading HAIM – Something To Tell You
Jay-Z – 4:44
Decade-spanning rap superstar and one of the most successful musicians in history both critically and commercially, Jay-Z, releases his thirteenth studio album 4:44 as a response of sorts to wife Beyonce's recent juggernaut Lemonade. After the fears that Jay-Z was losing his edge sprung forth after the uneven and disappointing Magna Carta Holy Grail 4 years ago, as the … Continue reading Jay-Z – 4:44
Calvin Harris – Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1
Versatile DJ and frequent hitmaker Calvin Harris’ 5th studio album is a reinvention of sorts. While he has frequently incorporated some aspects of funk and hip-hop into his music in the past, he has never attempted to make this much of a fully-focused and cohesive project. Harris abandons the formulaic dance drops here, instead turning … Continue reading Calvin Harris – Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1
Imagine Dragons – Evolve
Pop-rock band Imagine Dragons, 2 years removed from their sophomore album Smoke + Mirrors which failed to spawn any successful singles, hit back at the radio airwaves with their third full-length studio album, Evolve. Frontman Dan Reynolds has stated that the album's title refers to a shift in their sound, which certainly hasn't occurred to such a … Continue reading Imagine Dragons – Evolve
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