album reviews
Reviews of albums old and new from iconic artists and up and coming musicians alike.
ILLENIUM 'Awake' | The Electronic Orchestra
From his guitar and piano driven melodies to his powerful drum and supersaw rhythms, Illenium’s second studio album entitled Awake has set a staple in the EDM community, and is a perfect example of what I like to call “The Electronic Orchestra.” Illenium’s album tells a story of heartbreak from beginning to end in which the protagonist struggles with their past relationships, but eventually opens up their heart to find love once more, all while he expresses his unique taste in Future Bass, Trap, Melodic Dubstep, and Chill.
By Duncan Jones8 years ago in Beat
Playboi Carti - 'Die Lit' Review
Many so-called “mumble rappers” have been influenced by Playboi Carti- directly, or indirectly. He’s arguably one of the OG’s of mumble rap. You can hear a bit of his flow, hooks, and ad-lib driven rap style in the music of today’s newest up and comers. He’s a close collaborator of Lil Uzi Vert, and a fashionable model. He’s best known for his hits, “Brokeboi” and “Magnolia.”
By Rap Disciple8 years ago in Beat
Review: Dua Lipa, Self-Titled Album
When speaking about being the opening act for artists, Dua Lipa stated that “you're going to show them what songs you've got. You've got to leave your mark" (Billboard Argentina). Not only has Dua Lipa “left her mark” but she has shown the world after the release of her self-titled debut album that she is here to stay and redefine the way we view pop music forever. Lipa has bombarded mainstream music with her upbeat hits such as “Be the One” and “IDGAF,” but paved the way to stardom with her empowering single “New Rules.” The lyrics of the song are relatable to almost anyone who has been through a bad breakup but mainly caters to the women who have had that one boy who only calls “'cause he’s drunk and alone” and did them dirty. The self-titled album is a smorgasbord of instant jams, party favorites, and soft classics that showcase the talented individual that is Dua Lipa. Her sultry and low yet impressive range is one that will keep you listening to her lyrics on repeat.
By Erica Petrillo8 years ago in Beat
Are You Missing Out on Your Favorite Song?
What was the first album that you ever loved? An album, that when you look at it now, sends you back to the first time you’d heard it? Do you ever think about the other possible albums you could have purchased or listened to instead? That is a question that I can get swept into thinking about for hours. I have a few albums in my collection that when I think about them, my heart is just overwhelmed with love. And I find myself wondering, how many people saw it and passed over it instead of picking it up and giving it the once over? How many times had I picked up somebody's favorite album and decided that I wasn’t interested? My next favorite song or my favorite album could be out there and I skipped over it. This in turn gets me into thinking about underrated albums that people might not pick up as often. Be it, by an underrated artist or a hugely popular one with an overlooked album. So I thought I’d briefly bring up a few that you may have passed up before that could have your next favorite song in the track-listing, waiting for you.
By Jaime Burbatt8 years ago in Beat
For the First Time Since 'AM'
The internet is abuzz today with Arctic Monkeys fans. The release of their sixth album, Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino, has caused a wide range of emotions among both the fanbase and critics alike. This reaction is pretty par for the course when it comes to the band's endeavors, as they are notorious for doing complete 180s in their sound. If I remember correctly, there was a time when people were unsure about how they felt about AM4, Suck it and See.
By Hannah Adamson8 years ago in Beat
Rae Sremmurd – 'Sr3mm' Review
The first major hits from Rae Sremmurd were seen as flashes in the pan. After “No Flex Zone” and “No Type,” the consensus was that they would never be able to top their breakout hits. Instantly, critics started counting the duo’s fifteen minutes of fame.
By Rap Disciple8 years ago in Beat
Christina Aguilera's Albums Ranked
In her long career, Christina Aguilera has earned many nicknames and titles. Some are highly honourable like "the voice of our generation," and "princess of pop." Some not-so; others like Floptina and Craptina. Though many people nowadays simply just refer to her as Xtina, it's hard to believe it's been nearly twenty years since I first heard "Genie In A Bottle" on the radio and been a lifelong fan of hers ever since. This is the case of many fans who call themselves Xtina's fighters.
By Chloe Gilholy8 years ago in Beat
Post Malone 'Beerbongs and Bentleys' Review!
"Let's get weird!'" If you haven't noticed by now, Post Malone has been blowing up the rap scene. He now officially has three albums out: Post Malone EP (2015), Stoney 92016, and Beerbongs and Bentleys (2018). " Beerbongs and Bentleys recently came out two days ago, but it has already broken the first-day streaming record both globally (78,744,748) and in the U.S. (47,930,039) on Spotify! The Album has 18 songs and they are as follows:
By Chelsea Winona8 years ago in Beat
'Beerbongs and Bentley's' Review
Freshman album Stoney was released in 2016 and Post Malone fans have been PATIENTLY waiting for the sophomore album to drop. On April 27 their dreams came true. The wait is over and Beerbongs & Bentley's has finally been released. Personally, I waited for the album to drop to listen to it as soon as I could. BB&B exceeded my expectations and embodies the life of Post Malone after making a name for himself in the music world. He wanted to emphasize on his life and what he was actually going through. Fame and fortune isn’t what it chalks up to be. After speaking to some fans of Post, they were a little disappointed, but I would have to disagree whole heartedly with them. I think this is some of Malone’s best work as an artist and owns up to what his style truly is.
By Mackenzie Coberley8 years ago in Beat
'Music That Matters': The Stories Behind Alice Minguez's Debut Album
Alice Minguez. Maybe you haven't heard of her...but if you've ever used the popular karaoke app Smule Sing! Karaoke, you've most likely heard her voice! Alice's major claim to fame in the past has been a massive 11K+ followers on the social singing platform. On April 20th, 2018, however, Alice officially upped her game and joined the small number of "Smulean natives" (e.g., Em Rossi, Tom Bleasby, Sarah Cleary) who have moved on to the "major leagues" of the music world. Namely, she released her debut album, titled Music That Matters.
By Alice Minguez8 years ago in Beat
