album reviews
Reviews of albums old and new from iconic artists and up and coming musicians alike.
When I Get Home
The Moma of the Hood Redefining black class while also finding and envisioning self improvement in terms of seeing better health for yourself, connections to roots and faith, loving yourself, and being proud of who you are in staying true to where you come from. Venturing off into her film of the album and visuals in performances as whole is her testament of setting a new futuristic higher standard and representation of black class in life, with the cherry on top being her creation of worlds, city’s, she’s creating on display with her platforms. The 33-minute short is a mixed-media visualization, featuring scenes set in a desert and the singer’s hometown Houston, 3D-animated dance sequences, candid webcam footage, and more. The LP features guest appearances and production by Playboi Carti, Gucci Mane, Cassie, The-Dream, Dev Hynes, Metro Boomin, Scarface, Raphael Saadiq, Devin the Dude, Tyler, the Creator, and more. A cross hybrid of infused jazz mixed with trap, soul, and r&b. A solid transitional jam session infused album by who I refer to as a black queen in my opinion.
By lurenoor006 years ago in Beat
The Haunting Storytelling Of Nicole Dollanganger
HISTORY & CAREER: Born in Stouffville Ontario in 1991, Nicole Bell... (otherwise known by her chosen stage name Nicole Dollanganger) began writing, recording, and her producing her own music which she began posting frequently on her tumblr account and on bandcamp in the early 2010s, more specifically around early 2011. Nicole's first four albums Curdled Milk (2012), Flowers of Flesh And Blood (2012), Ode To Dawn Wiener: Embarrassing Love Songs (2013), and Observatory Mansions (2014) were all recorded either in her bedroom or in her bathroom, on her mac book, while she was sick and on bed rest recovering from anorexia and bulimia. Since she wasn't signed with any sort of record label at the time, with each album she sold, she sold all copies (while limited) on hand-made CD's and Cassettes that she made herself.
By Jason Downie6 years ago in Beat
iKON - ‘i DECIDE’ EP Review
To call 2019 a rollercoaster year for iKON would feel like an understatement. After ushering in the new year with the successful “I’M OK” single and album repackage, subsequently marking end of the NEW KIDS series of releases, summertime would see controversy rear its ugly head. Ultimately leading to the departure of the charismatic and esteemed frontman of the group, B.I, it meant that, aside from a short tour in Japan, iKON would disappear from the public view.
By Nathan Sartain6 years ago in Beat
Forsaken Profits
A Band Review from a bookers point of view My name is Salina Brilla. I book shows in Huntsville Alabama. I have a podcast with Spice Radio Huntsville called Red Magic Imports. I make a YouTube Channel called DIYLive Huntsville with a friend of mine where we record and interview bands. I work with underground to midlevel bands local and world wide. I write about shows I see and bands I know.
By Salina Brilla6 years ago in Beat
Eden is Burning: The Prophetic Nightmare in Bob Dylan's "Street-Legal" (1978)
Bob Dylan's "Street-Legal" (1978) is a massively underrated album and in some cases, it got very negative reviews. Rolling Stone Magazine for example, gave an unfavourable review to the album with the magazine's album guide giving it a two out of five rating. Overall, the reviews weren't favourable and neither were they very right. With only smaller magazines like "Melody Maker" giving it a good review, this was possibly one of the biggest outrages I have found in my Dylan exploration. I feel personally, as if this album hasn't been heard amongst the noise made by the following Gospel Era and the previous folk-hero-gets-a-divorce albums like "Desire" and the all-favourite "Blood on the Tracks". This album seems to fall in between two colossal moments for Dylan and so, gets lost amongst them and forgotten from time to time.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Beat
HYUKOH - ‘through love’ Review
HYUKOH have never been a band afraid to shake things up; after all, their non-conformist, gear-switching, honest sound has allowed them to gain millions upon millions of fans worldwide. But yet, on new EP through love, they seem to throw a rather unexpected curveball. Although it still has the occasional moment of manic sonic brilliance - namely the mid-point of “New born” - for the most part, this extended play is a calmer, more soothing endeavour. It is also the first release without the age of the members forming the centre-point of the title, and without dramatic, carefully crafted artwork (all we get here is an image of nature, one taken by Wolfgang Tillmans) dominating the cover-art, which could further indicate their change in style and feel.
By Nathan Sartain6 years ago in Beat
Anaya Lovenote - "Secure the Bag" featuring Ying Yang Twins and Chanel West Coast
Anaya’s new single “Secure the Bag” features the Ying Yang Twins and Chanel Westcoast, an anthem that is all about getting that money and stacking your coin. Anaya will be joining the Ying Yang Twins on the West Coast leg of the Millennium Tour, featuring Omarion, Ashanti, Bow Wow, Chingy and Soulja Boy.
By Christine Carpio6 years ago in Beat
Why Bizzy Bone Carbon Monoxide is the best rap album of 2019
A lot of people claim to have the best album of the year. But they are wrong because that title goes to Bizzy Bone Carbon Monoxide and I will tell you why. It’s not just because I am a huge Bone Thugs N Harmony fan. So this album has brought real rap skill and lyrics back to the rap game when it needed it a most.
By The Sinister Pen6 years ago in Beat
I went to Camp.. Top Story - January 2020.
Forward. The following is a album review of Childish Gambino's "Camp" told in the form of story and reaction. Each song from the album is accompanied by a subsequent story or reaction to the experience I personally feel. This should be read for inspiration and entertainment. Lastly, consider listening to the album while you read along for an enhanced experience. Thank you.
By Gregory Fuentes6 years ago in Beat
