album reviews
Reviews of albums old and new from iconic artists and up and coming musicians alike.
5 Notable Album Releases for 10/5/2018
The week of October 5th has a wide array of albums and genres to choose from, and while there's no Kanye or Eminem album within sight, there are a lot of old favorites who are putting out new stuff. Below you'll find new albums from bands like Coheed and Cambria, Behemoth and T.I.'s return from the big screen to the small stream.
By Christopher Sarda7 years ago in Beat
'Proper Dose' Is Definitely One for the Books for TSSF
Proper Dose is the fourth album by pop punk band The Story So Far released last week on September 21. If you listened to any of the pre released tracks, you had the same thought as most people 'this is going to be different.' Ever since they released Out Of It back in 2017, I have been dying for them to release a new something, anything. They are such a staple to the pop punk community so I knew that they would really deliver with this new album, and they did.
By Kelly Daly7 years ago in Beat
Track by Track: Taylor Swift’s ‘Speak Now’ (Part 2)
This article is the second part of my three-part review of Taylor Swift’s third studio album, Speak Now. If you haven’t read part one, you can check it out by following the link I've included at the bottom of this article.
By Lily Kristian7 years ago in Beat
Russ: 'Zoo' Music Review
Russ' second Columbia Records studio album ZOO was released yesterday. It was a follow up to the album There's Really a Wolf released in 2017. Russ is known for his "me against the world" attitude and boastful tone, which is shown in almost every step or move he takes. He created an album that remains to form but also takes a softer more introspective side of himself and his music as the album progresses.
By Release Rewind7 years ago in Beat
'Nina Cried Power' - My Review
I have been waiting for this new EP from Hozier for ages, and as most fans of the musician know, it’s been a heck of a long time since he put out new tunes. However, I have no doubts that Hozier has come to impress and I am extremely excited to listen to Nina Cried Power. Here are my reviews.
By Evie Gricoski7 years ago in Beat
Revisiting Manchester Orchestra
I had never gotten much into Manchester Orchestra. I discovered them through another band and only listened to bits and pieces of their album I'm Like a Virgin Losing a Child. That album had a sort of indie punk rock feel to it, so I figured that would be most of their other albums as well.
By Aaron Carling7 years ago in Beat
Tom Abbs & Frequency Response - Hawthorne
As someone who has played on over 50 recordings so far, jazz composer, filmmaker, and multi-instrumentalist Tom Abbs still remains a name that is mostly known to connoisseurs of modern jazz and new composition. Hopefully, Hawthorne, his most recent album under the moniker Frequency Response with a shifting cast of musicians and released in September 2018 will widen that circle.
By Ljubinko Zivkovic7 years ago in Beat
Track by Track: Taylor Swift’s 'Speak Now' (Part 1)
Speak Now was Taylor Swift’s third full-length studio album. It is her only album to date to be written entirely on her own. Full of iconic country hits, Speak Now is accepted by Taylor’s fandom as one of her best albums. In this article and the two following, I will go song by song through this album and discuss each track. Speak Now is my personal favorite Taylor record, and I hope to do it justice in this review. In this first part of my three-part review, I’ll cover the first six songs on Speak Now, as well as list a favorite lyric from each song.
By Lily Kristian7 years ago in Beat
Jooheon—'DWTD' Mixtape Review
If you're a fan of K-Pop, chances are you'll have heard of Monsta X. The fast rising group have a unique and likable style, with all members sharing progressive views, charms, and a general warmth that makes them appealing to fans. Their passionate and dedicated fanbase have helped sell out two World Tours (with the latest concluding just last week), and have helped their favourite group rapidly grow in terms of global popularity.
By Nathan Sartain7 years ago in Beat
pH-1's 'loves' EP Review
pH-1 has flown under the radar for many now for a couple of years, working on consistently solid releases such as "Wavy," "Perfect," and more recent efforts such as "GATSBY" and "harry." Combining upbeat rhythms with positive outlooks, he’s a unique rapper that offers fresh perspectives and a distinctive style that’s both enticing and refreshing. His outlook on life is clear on social media, and as a definite positive role model for many fans, he’s more than just your conventional hip-hop artist. Signed to H1GHR Music, it seems like more of a "when" rather than an "if" in terms of when he’s about to break through into the mainstream.
By Nathan Sartain7 years ago in Beat
