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Review: Singles of the Week 4/17

By Matt Minton, Co Life and Culture Editor • April 25, 2023

Singles for the week 4/17.

Review: ‘Positions’ fools around with frisky lyrics

By Arleigh Rodgers, Life & Culture Editor • November 12, 2020

Ariana Grande’s latest album “Positions” is an OK listen but is not up to par with the artist’s usual work.

Review: The Weeknd delivers emotional synth-pop album

By Lucas Jafet • April 4, 2020

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...

Review: Singles for the week of 4/19

By Olivia Riggio, Life & Culture Editor • April 20, 2019

“Easy” Tycho, Saint Sinner Released April 17, 2019 Mom + Pop/ Ninja Tune Tycho is known for composing glittering, ambient techno soundscapes. This collaboration with producer and vocalist...

Review: ‘Black Panther’ soundtrack’s synergy stands strong

By Aidan Lentz, Staff Writer • February 14, 2018

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.

Review: Singles for the week of 2/2

By Kara Bowen, Assistant Life and Culture Editor • February 3, 2018

“Pray for Me” The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar Released Feb. 2 XO “Pray for Me” begins passably with The Weeknd’s smooth voice over a dance beat, and only takes off when Kendrick Lamar...

Review: Uzi’s ‘Luv is Rage 2’ transcends trap tropes

By Charlie Musante, Contributing writer • September 13, 2017

Uzi’s colorful influences come together to create one of the more entertaining trap albums released this year.

Review: Future’s ‘HNDRXX’ marks a new era in rapper’s career

By Matt Maloney, Assistant Multimedia Editor • March 1, 2017

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.

Review: ‘Starboy’ shines in the Weeknd’s latest release

By Colin Barrett, Staff Writer • December 3, 2016

The Weeknd has created one of the most fun and hypnotizing albums of 2016. His themes of materialism and betrayal immerse listeners into “Starboy”.

Review: Old and new sounds create beautiful blend of music

By Casey Murphy, Staff Writer • September 2, 2015

“Beauty Behind the Madness” is an impressive album, featuring powerful lyrics and diverse but unified sounds.

Review: The Weeknd releases commercial compilation album

By Jared Dionne, Senior Writer • November 28, 2012

The Weeknd released its newest album "Trilogy."