Without further ado, here are my favourite projects of 2017. Happy new year! Honourable Mentions: blackbear - digital druglord Migos - C U L T U R E Tove Lo - Blue Lips [lady wood phase II] Halsey - hopeless fountain kingdom Betty Who - The Valley Kelly Clarkson - Meaning Of Life Bleachers - … Continue reading BensBeat Top 25 Albums of 2017
Month: December 2017
BensBeat Top 50 Songs of 2017
2017 saw a lot of music spin in a political direction, and while we didn't necessarily receive the high-concept masterpiece I'd been waiting for after last year's Lemonade and Blonde, we still bore witness to a lot of pretty incredible firsts. Here are my top 50 songs that got us through the tumultuous year: Honourable Mentions: Charli XCX … Continue reading BensBeat Top 50 Songs of 2017
Rapid Fire Reviews (Eminem, N.E.R.D., Charli XCX)
We've finally reached the last review post of the year, which means it's time for Year-End Lists! My top 50 songs and top 25 albums of the year should be out before the new year, stay tuned. Eminem - Revival Best-selling hip-hop artist of all time Eminem returns after a 4-year break with his ninth … Continue reading Rapid Fire Reviews (Eminem, N.E.R.D., Charli XCX)
Rapid Fire Reviews (Chris Stapleton, Miguel, Big Sean)
Chris Stapleton - From A Room: Volume 2 Country/soul superstar Chris Stapleton releases the second half of his From A Room series, following the excellent Volume 1 early this year. Despite mostly restraining himself from the explosive moments and outlaw country lyrics on this second half, opting instead for safer, pleasant balladry, Stapleton’s vocal talent … Continue reading Rapid Fire Reviews (Chris Stapleton, Miguel, Big Sean)
Rapid Fire Reviews (blackbear, Fabolous/Jadakiss, Cyhi The Prynce)
Cyhi The Prynce - No Dope On Sundays GOOD Music rapper Cyhi the Prynce’s debut project has been delayed for years amongst label disputes, dropping a few promising verses on label boss Kanye West’s tracks along the way. No Dope On Sundays is the sound of an artist who has been waiting to express himself … Continue reading Rapid Fire Reviews (blackbear, Fabolous/Jadakiss, Cyhi The Prynce)
Rapid Fire Reviews (Tove Lo, Walk The Moon)
Walk The Moon - What If Nothing Walk the Moon’s third studio album and first since exploding with their 2015 hit “Shut Up and Dance” is a mixed bag that sees the band attempting to both recapture lightning in a bottle and pay homage to their beginnings as a rock band, both tasks not receiving … Continue reading Rapid Fire Reviews (Tove Lo, Walk The Moon)
Rapid Fire Reviews (Taylor Swift, Sam Smith, Maroon 5)
Sam Smith - The Thrill Of It All Sam Smith’s sophomore effort showcases his otherworldly vocal abilities from front to back, but doesn’t back them up with anything else to get excited about. Smith doesn’t change up the formula at all here, sticking to the gospel-tinged breakup slow burners that worked for him on debut … Continue reading Rapid Fire Reviews (Taylor Swift, Sam Smith, Maroon 5)
Schedule + END OF YEAR LISTS
I know I said I would be back at regularly scheduled times the last time I was gone, but I am now officially done with the semester and final exams and ready to catch up on everything here as quickly as possible. I'm going to be posting quite a few more iterations of Rapid Fire … Continue reading Schedule + END OF YEAR LISTS
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