Having finally exhausted all of the basic mathematical symbols, it makes sense for Ed Sheeran to have saved - to the end – mostly since it’s the most tonally similar to his 2011 debut, +. A stripped-back acoustic project that finds Sheeran diving into some of the most serious topics of his career and opening … Continue reading Ed Sheeran – –
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Sam Smith – Gloria
Fresh off of their first Grammy win since nearly sweeping the big four categories with their debut back in 2015, Sam Smith’s evolution for their fourth studio album has been quite exciting to watch. After giving listeners a taste of a break from their usual balladry with the 2020 project Love Goes, which introduced a … Continue reading Sam Smith – Gloria
Burna Boy – Love, Damini
Now on his sixth studio album as the sounds of his continent continue to proliferate across the globe, Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy returns for the first time since breaking through to the mainstream in a big way with the Diddy-produced and Grammy-winning project that was 2020’s Twice as Tall. Spanning 19 tracks and bringing a … Continue reading Burna Boy – Love, Damini
Ed Sheeran – =
Having come a long way from the early days of rapping with a guitar and a loop pedal, Ed Sheeran has racked up some of history’s most impressive touring numbers over the past couple years and has seen his appeal get further and further watered down into industry trend-hopping. Originally a massive breath of fresh … Continue reading Ed Sheeran – =
Eminem – Music To Be Murdered By
Always one to play into the power of a good surprise, whether it be unleashing a dizzying string of syllables or a provocative bar that will get Twitter talking for months, Eminem’s 11th studio album Music To Be Murdered By came with absolutely no warning. Most people seem to agree that the majority of Eminem’s … Continue reading Eminem – Music To Be Murdered By
Rapid Fire Reviews (Shawn Mendes, Father John Misty, Kanye West)
Shawn Mendes - Shawn Mendes Shawn Mendes releases his third self-titled studio album at the age of only 19, expanding his musical influences to explore genres past his trends of safe, acoustic pop balladry. Working with a high-profile set of collaborators, Mendes delivers a solid set of pop tracks that splits about half and half with … Continue reading Rapid Fire Reviews (Shawn Mendes, Father John Misty, Kanye West)
BensBeat Top 25 Albums of 2017
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
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 (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)
Ed Sheeran – ÷
British singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran, the man capable of selling out a stadium with nothing but a guitar and a loop pedal, firmly establishes himself as one of the leading presences at the forefront of pop music with his third studio album and first #1 hit single ("Shape Of You"). It's been a steady rise to … Continue reading Ed Sheeran – ÷
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