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Review: Mediocre raps haven’t changed a lot

By | Nov 4, 2015

“I Changed A Lot” sees Khaled employing a plethora of guests to create an album that is solid stylistically but severely lacking lyrical complexity.


Review: Angsty lyrics ‘wipe out’ band’s mellow sounds

By | Nov 4, 2015

“Wiped Out!” has an indistinct, breezy style underpinned by the band’s characteristic angst and deviating from the grittier feel of the rest of its discography.


Review: Music sees maturity with new Vanessa Carlton album

By | Oct 26, 2015

“Liberman” highlights Carlton’s progression as a singer-songwriter: no longer conventional, no longer dismal.


Review: Boyband sees success with feel-good tunes

By | Oct 26, 2015

5 Seconds of Summer has truly experimented more with its sound and vocals on “Sounds Good Feels Good,” and the album does not disappoint.


Review: New a cappella album impresses

By | Oct 20, 2015

Full of soulful sounds, Pentatonix has created a catchy and feel-good album.


Review: New tracks show Demi Lovato’s musical growth

By | Oct 19, 2015

Lovato’s latest work packs a hard punch as she steers away from her sugar-pop persona and delivers a set of raunchy, daring songs.


Review: Songs from “V” make waves

By | Oct 6, 2015

“V” features a perfect balance of passive-aggressive lyrics and flowing guitar solos.


Review: ‘Stories’ reflects on Avicii’s journey

By | Oct 5, 2015

“Stories” carries itself along, giving listeners a series of tracks that are both successful on their own and able to complement one another well within one album.


Review: Emotional lyrics a hit on “Every Open Eye”

By | Sep 30, 2015

“Every Open Eye” holds many thought-provoking sentences such as this and a fantastic emotional appeal, which makes it a great listen.


Review: Duo develops distinct sound in “Caracal”

By | Sep 28, 2015

While each track had a quality that made it stand out, “Caracal” as a whole definitely diversified Disclosure’s discography.


Review: Mac Miller’s weak lyrics stifle new album

By | Sep 22, 2015

Save for some good work from everyone else involved, “GO:OD AM” is nothing special.


Review: Lana Del Rey’s somber songs satisfy on “Honeymoon”

By | Sep 21, 2015

“Honeymoon” has been expertly executed, and Del Rey truly knows how to showcase her dreamy and classic voice along with the gentle background music.