Review: ‘Positions’ fools around with frisky lyrics
Ariana Grande’s latest album “Positions” is an OK listen but is not up to par with the artist’s usual work.
Ariana Grande’s latest album “Positions” is an OK listen but is not up to par with the artist’s usual work.
Returning from a four-year album hiatus, R&B icon The Weeknd has released his latest project, “After Hours.” From start to finish, The Weeknd uses an array of synthesizers, auto-tune and echo to complement emotional lyrics about different aspects of his complicated life.
“Easy”
Tycho, Saint Sinner
Released April 17, 2019
Mom + Pop/ Ninja Tune
Tycho is known for composing glittering, ambient techno soundscapes.
Featuring sounds ranging from hip-hop to R&B to traditional African music, “Black Panther: The Album” comes off a bold celebration of black culture.
“Pray for Me”
The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar
Released Feb.
Uzi’s colorful influences come together to create one of the more entertaining trap albums released this year.
Future sacrificed the high-energy simplicity that put him on the map for an overabundance of deep contemplation that doesn’t fit his artistic persona.
The Weeknd has created one of the most fun and hypnotizing albums of 2016. His themes of materialism and betrayal immerse listeners into “Starboy”.
“Beauty Behind the Madness” is an impressive album, featuring powerful lyrics and diverse but unified sounds.
The Weeknd released its newest album “Trilogy.”