Category: Reviews
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Jade Bird’s Debut Is Loud & Energetic, But Not As Much As It Should Be
Despite relying on an acoustic guitar, 21-year-old Jade Bird still finds ways to shred on her debut album. Some songs are general lighthearted breakup tunes, but when the instrumentation crescendos, Jade Bird soars. The self-titled LP begins on a so-so note with “Ruins”, but her slight vocal uppercuts are a sign of things to come.…
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Billie Eilish’s Debut is Elongated, But Shows Potential
“I have taken out my Invisalign and this is the album”. The 17-year-old phenom’s unusual, yet fitting introduction to her massively hyped debut full-length sets the stage for a journey complete with spider-eating and The Office. If Lana Del Rey had an emo phase, it’d be Billie Eilish. WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO…
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Andrew Bird’s ‘My Finest Work Yet’ Fails to Live Up to Title
Andrew Bird has one of the most expansive discographies of any artist working today. The virtuosic violinist, whistler, singer, and songwriter almost can’t stop creating music–whether it be an album covering the tunes of one of his biggest musical influences; albums recorded in various locations across the country, including a river and a canyon; or…
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Solange Tries Too Hard On Disappointing New Album
The bar was set high for Solange Knowles’ follow up to the poetic and magnificent A Seat at the Table. She only carries a few tricks from that playbook for her new album When I Get Home, notably the slow-paced R&B and her driving theme of black excellence. Only it’s considerably more small-scale versus the…
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Black Album Proves Weezer Is Still Past Prime
When Weezer announces another album, a collective groan from their fans is usually quick to follow. This next iteration of the self-titled color series, Weezer (Black Album) was no exception to fan-fatigue, especially after a release like Pacific Daydream. Unintentionally, the band’s music video for “High As A Kite” demonstrates their dynamic with a certain…
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Atrocious Lyricism Drags Down Lil Pump’s ‘Harverd Dropout’
Lil Pump’s first official album following an eponymous mixtape packs more of the lurid lifestyle and soundcloud mixings of the kid behind “Gucci Gang”. Still only 18, Gazzy Garcia follows a distinct recipe: spin a mumble rap beat, sprinkle in salacious one-liners, repeat for 16 songs. From dissing teachers to constantly bringing up past fellatio,…