album reviews
Reviews of albums old and new from iconic artists and up and coming musicians alike.
Thomas Rhett - 'Center Point Road' Album - A Review
As I sit here with Center Point Road playing in the background, I find myself distracted every once in a while when I hear a lyric that takes me aback, and makes me stop and think 'how true is that?' It's nostalgic and personable nature makes the well-rounded group of tracks undeniably good.
By Leah Sherlock7 years ago in Beat
8th of June, 1970: 'Self Portrait' by Bob Dylan Is Released
Recorded between the Spring seasons of 1969 and 1970, this is considered to be one of Bob Dylan's more confusing albums since he doesn't stick to form and does many covers of traditional or other people's songs. Many people intended this to be a very serious change for Dylan since he had changed his sounds and methods before with the "Electric Dylan Controversy," the "Judas" era, and then with the John Wesley Harding Semi-Acoustic era. However, be that as it may—this is what Bob Dylan had to say about it for himself, putting the album into perspective for everyone. Whether this is entirely true or not, we will probably never know; but for now, we've had to take his word for it.
By Annie Kapur7 years ago in Beat
Sandeul - 'One Fine Day' EP Review
Returning with his first EP since 2016 is Sandeul, a member of the K-Pop group B1A4. Titled One Fine Day, it’s a smooth, versatile offering that showcases the immense talent the 27-year-old has, and it's a release set to firmly establish him as a more than capable solo artist.
By Nathan Sartain7 years ago in Beat
Colde - ‘Love Part 1’ EP Review
Colde is back. After a recent appearance on SM Entertainment’s YouTube channel with the station track “Loss,” a poignant number that combines a sleek, somber piano melody with both a hazy string-section and striking lyricism on how in order to live, we must replace what we have lost, the time has come for the offonoff member’s next fully fleshed out project.
By Nathan Sartain7 years ago in Beat
Not so Quickie: Dark Throne's 'Old Star' Is Proof That Black Metal Lives Today
While I wait for my Angelmaker review to go up, I want to write something real fast about Darkthrone, one of the most well known black metal acts hailing from the genre's hometown of Norway. Despite being a two-piece group at this point, they have been writing some solid material. Arctic Thunder was probably my favorite record that came out in 2016. Because of the heavy metal with Darkthrone's riffing heard in their "middle-ages." Ever since the dawn of the 21st century, this group has begun to mix new bells and whistles to the traditional black metal sound, this one no different.
By Chase Pozzi7 years ago in Beat
Listen to Zayn's Icarus Falls Now!
Listen to ZAYN'S ICARUS FALLS NOW!! Have you ever listened to an album and never had to skip a song? Even though this album came out a long time ago, I can’t help but listen to it almost every day; this is my first time expressing how I feel about any music. The albums have a lot of songs, but there are so many that I couldn't resist. I want to share my favorite songs from the album and what they mean to me.
By Maelyn Jeffers7 years ago in Beat
Angelmaker's Angelmaker Angelmakes an Angelmaker Album
Well, 2019, a lot like 2018, was a year. Not only was it a year, but it was also another fantastic year for metal, in my opinion. One of my biggest favorites being Enterprise Earth's Luciferous, and Fleshgod Apocalypse's Veleno. There were more fantastic efforts this year. There are more albums that I am definitely excited for, Organectomy, Brand of Sacrifice, et cetera. But none really hid down low as much as a particular band. This being Angelmaker.
By Chase Pozzi7 years ago in Beat
Beyonce 'Homecoming' Documentary
Beyonce’s Homecoming is just another pin on her jacket. Homecoming to me was a unification ceremony in a musical and cultural sense. It was meant to be a collection of all that Beyonce was and will be through the lens of the HBCU experience. This woman has just refused to put out any form of mediocre content throughout her entire career. And as the Beehive was waiting patiently for a new album after the release of Lemonade, they received something better. This documentary puts any music video concept to shame and shows the blood, sweat, tears, and thought processes behind this grand staged performance.
By Release Rewind7 years ago in Beat
31st of May 1988: 'Down in the Groove' by Bob Dylan Was Released
Recorded between 1983 and 1987, Down in the Groove is an often forgotten Dylan album, purely because it isn't really like the other albums of the 1980s for him. It has its own character and that character is normally pushed to the background, as everyone is in awe about Empire Burlesque (whether that be positive awe or disgust, it doesn't matter). David Fricke of Rolling Stone Magazine gives some insight into the album for people who want to see the other side:
By Annie Kapur7 years ago in Beat
