Review: Singles for the week of 1/20
“7 rings”
Ariana Grande
Released Jan.
Netflix is off to a wonderful start to 2019 with new hard-hitting comedy, “The Last Laugh.”
The movie is a coming-of-age story about a manager and a comic, both of whom are hoping for a major career revival.
British Netflix series “Sex Education” portrays many aspects of teenagehood unrealistically. However, unlike many other plots about teens, it succeeds in its honest, realistic depictions of sex.
Since releasing its first EP six years ago, The 1975 has made itself a household name in indie pop, with major hits like “Chocolate” and “Love Me” dominating music charts in recent years.
In her latest album, “The Pains of Growing,” Alessia Cara shares her thoughts on the personal burdens that arise with her newfound independence.
Netflix exceeds expectations once again with “Narcos: Mexico,” a grittier version of its predecessor “Narcos,” (2015).
The second season of “The Marvelous Mrs.
Based on the short story “Gräns” by John Ajvide Lindqvist, “Border” has all the unrestrained pretension of Oscar bait: a sluggish pace, an inscrutable fantasy element and a relentless melancholy.
Closer
Astrid S
Released Dec. 4
Universal Music Group
Simple guitar picking accents Astrid S’s breathy, velvety voice throughout the verses of “Closer.” The chorus layers the airy guitar with a synthetic dance beat, making the song simple but sultry.
The truth is, and always has been, that the coarse, chaotic rhymes of this Florida-born rapper are an acquired taste.
“Some Rap Songs” is ambitious and unexpectedly artistic, presenting a fusion of influences and emotional verses without fanfare.
“Creed II” continues the “Rocky” franchise with just as much gusto and flash.