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Royal Bloods newest album, Back to the Water Below, features recognizable distorted sounds while introducing a new range of tones.

‘Back to the Water Below’ starts a new chapter of musical innovation

By Grace Vanderveer, Co-Design Editor September 13, 2023
Following a stark and unexpected change in style in their third album, “Typhoons,” Royal Blood sets a more comfortable standard for themselves with their new album, “Back to the Water Below.” 
“Revolutionary Love” is Ani DiFranco’s first album release since her 2019 memoir, “No Walls and The Recurring Dream.” 

Review: Ani DiFranco album is full of love

By Jasmine Morrow, Contributing Writer February 13, 2021
“Revolutionary Love” is Ani DiFranco’s first album release since her 2019 memoir, “No Walls and The Recurring Dream.” 
“RAZZMATAZZ” is I DON’T KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME’s genre-mixing debut album. The album contains strong 80s influences and cleverly used synthesizer throughout.

Review: Group blends genres with excellent results

By Dariene Seifert, Senior Writer November 6, 2020
“RAZZMATAZZ” is I DON’T KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME’s genre-mixing debut album. The album contains strong 80s influences.
Ty Segalls voice is charming in Freedoms Goblin and is accompanied by sweet acoustics and swinging trumpets.

Review: “Freedom’s Goblin” is free of faults

By Arleigh Rodgers February 4, 2019

In his 10th studio album, “Freedom’s Goblin,” Ty Segall joins fuzzy guitar with electronic funk. The result exceeds all expectations of what his brand of alternative-rock can be. The album is...

America, the newest album from alternative band Thirty Seconds to Mars, successfully incorporates R&B and electropop influences rather than the bands usual hard rock edge.

Review: Alt-rock band puts electropop spin on ‘America’

By Hannah Fitzpatrick, Staff Writer April 21, 2018
“America” is ambitious and feels like a natural addition to Thirty Second to Mars’ ever-changing catalog.
Alternative rock band They Might Be Giants is known for its exploration of different genres and absurd lyrics. Its newest album I Like Fun combines these characteristics to create a fresh and cohesive sound.

Review: ‘I Like Fun’ masterfully mixes musical influences

By Kara Bowen, Assistant Life and Culture Editor January 30, 2018
Unexpected instrumentals and a wide range of influences in "I Like Fun" keeps the signature quirkiness of They Might Be Giants from becoming stale.
Oczy Mlody is the 14th album by the alternative-rock band, The Flaming Lips, and features guest artist, Miley Cyrus.

Review: The Flaming Lips’ latest album burns bright

By Meg Tippett, Staff Writer January 23, 2017
Though "Oczy Mlody" features a major stylistic change from previous albums, The Flaming Lips' old-rock origins are still present.
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