Tag: album
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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,…
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Avril Lavigne Is Inconsistent on Clunky Comeback Album
On a comeback attempt, Avril Lavigne’s Head Above Water takes the blueprint Kesha used when her music style shifted gears on 2017’s Rainbow: the radio-friendly vibe is traded in for a more emotional adult contemporary feel. Both works presented a pop star of yesteryear rebounding from personal trauma, Lavigne’s tribulation being a battle with Lyme…
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Ariana Grande Opens Up On 2nd Album In Six Months
It’s only been half a year since Ariana Grande dropped Sweetener, but more than enough has happened in her life to write another full-length. It’s a cryptic experience, as thank u, next seldomly names names from a roster of celebrity exes. It’s a release ripe with tea from her dramatic personal love life, but it’s…
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Beirut Ventures on Musical Journey Through Europe on Gallipoli
As a kid, I had a little bit of contact with Eastern European culture. Half of my family comes from that part of the world, so naturally a few traditions have been passed on–mostly in the category of food. I’ve had a lot of paprikash and goulash over the years. But I guess some of…
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Maggie Rogers Channels Newfound Fame on Sparkly Debut
Indie pop’s rising star sings about the journey through her world morphing around increasing fame on Heard It in a Past Life. Maggie Rogers’ melodic voice enchants many of the album’s tracks, while tranquil sounds retain the style that garnered her instant potential in a viral video from 2016. The soft indie pop style shouldn’t…