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)
Tove Lo
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)
Tove Lo – Lady Wood
Rising Swedish pop star Tove Lo's sophomore album, Lady Wood, doesn't pack as much of a punch as the smash hits which defined her first. Instead, she opts for a darker angle and sings over minimalistic electropop beats. Her brand of hook-based instant earworm pop music does not work as well with the style, many of … Continue reading Tove Lo – Lady Wood
Broods – Conscious
Indie-pop duo Broods, hailing from New Zealand and consisting of siblings Georgia and Caleb Nott, obliterate the sophomore curse with what is easily one of the best albums of the year. Working with the same personnel for the most part, multi-instrumentalist Caleb and Grammy Award-winning producer Joel Little, who also collaborates extensively with fellow New … Continue reading Broods – Conscious
Nick Jonas – Last Year Was Complicated
Nick Jonas’ sophomore solo effort takes a slight step towards abandoning the R&B angle he surged back onto the music scene with in single “Jealous”, and while the album lies cluttered with filler at times, the highs are quite high indeed. Since “Jealous” was such a quality song mainly due to the instrumentation, distancing himself … Continue reading Nick Jonas – Last Year Was Complicated
Flume – Skin
Australian DJ Flume expands into a more recognizable lane on his second effort, featuring many more songs with the presence of an array of guest vocalists such as Vic Mensa, Tove Lo, Raekwon and Beck. As proven by the current popularity of single “Never Be Like You”, Flume proves here that he has a penchant … Continue reading Flume – Skin
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