album reviews
Reviews of albums old and new from iconic artists and up and coming musicians alike.
50 Words for Snow
If you don't know who Kate Bush is, then it's about time you do. She's one of the most creative and humble artists in the music industry. 50 Words For Snow is Kate Bush's 10th album, which was released in 2011 by Fish People Records. I got this album for Christmas a few years back so this review is kinda late. Then again considering the current weather in the UK, it's got a winter atmosphere and it's meant to be spring. I guess you could say that this album is suitable for the weather.
By Chloe Gilholy8 years ago in Beat
'The Greatest Showman' Soundtrack Review
The Greatest Showman hit the theaters December 8, 2017. Since then, it has not done anything but receive amazing buzz about the movie, the acting, the singing, and the music. I saw the movie awhile back, and I have listened to the soundtrack on repeat more than once. Each song is different than the last and each song has a different story from the real world incorporated into the movie as well. Songs from this album have reached the charts with famous song writes who helped along the way. The Greatest Showman is about PT Barnum and how he started the original circus would eventually lead to the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus. This movie focuses on the original story of PT Barnum. Here is my review on The Greatest Showman Soundtrack along with a synopsis on the movie as I tell the story of each song.
By Mackenzie Coberley8 years ago in Beat
In Defense of Katy Perry's 'Teenage Dream'
In a post-Witness era world, Katy Perry and her antics in the spotlight are a topic that always opens up a Pandora’s box of opinions and criticisms. We could talk about "Chained to the Rhythm," a catchy pop anthem that blames catchy pop anthems for the world’s political apathy, or the meme-filled "Swish Swish" video and the song’s references to a very public beef with Taylor Swift. We could even go further back to 2013 when she performed her single "Unconditionally" at the AMA’s dressed as a geisha, surrounded by cherry blossoms, replicas of gates to Shinto shrines, and women in kimonos. I’m not here to explain or excuse her past behaviors but I would like to soothe American pop culture’s festering wound that Katy Perry afflicted herself by taking it back to a simpler time: the Teenage Dream Era. To quote Snoop Dogg in "California Gurls": “Greetings, loved ones. Let’s take a journey.”
By Danielle Fraser8 years ago in Beat
Nipsey Hussle - 'Victory Lap' Review
“I’m a master of my fate, plus I’m the type of [...] own the masters to my tapes.” Los Angeles California rapper, Nipsey Hussle grinded for the prolific career he enjoys now. It’s been a tumultuous ride filled with highs and lows; triumphs and obstacles. Yet through it all, he’s been able to sustain longevity.
By Rap Disciple8 years ago in Beat
Looking Back at Green Day’s '21st Century Breakdown'
Green Day’s 21st Century Breakdown, the band’s follow-up to the epochal American Idiot, was one of 2009’s most eagerly awaited albums and it more than lived up to all of the anticipation. On Green Day’s eighth studio album, the band returned in peak form with the hits “Know Your Enemy,” “21 Guns,” “East Jesus Nowhere,” “Last of the American Girls,” plus the tempo-changing title track. Many had speculated whether or not the band could recapture the success of their previous Grammy Award-winning opus, but all of those fears were quickly put to rest with their second three-part punk rock opera. 21st Century Breakdown delivered an abundance of material for listeners to sink their teeth into, as the disc clocked in at just under 70 minutes. In hindsight, 21st Century Breakdownwas every bit as good as American Idiot, if not better.
By Eric Allen8 years ago in Beat
Kodak Black- 'Heart Break Kodak' Review
Kodak Black had a wild 2017. The project baby found himself battling legal troubles, warding off critics, and moving the pulse of Hip-Hop with captivating singles and cohesive albums. Seeing his progression thus far, it’s hard to believe that this was once the kid who wrote “Skrt” in 2016.
By Rap Disciple8 years ago in Beat
Justin Timberlake: 'Man of the Woods' Review
After the 20/20 Experience release that Justin Timberlake made, Man of the Woods had mixed reviews and was claimed "average at best." Justin wanted to tie back to his Tennessee roots with this new album and incorporate new and old styles of his earlier albums. With features from Alicia Keys and Chris Stapleton, JT adds a little bit of everything to his new album. I sat down and listened to every second of every song and broke it down for you all. I rated each song out of a scale of one to five. Here are my thoughts on Justin Timberlake’s new album, Man of the Woods.
By Mackenzie Coberley8 years ago in Beat
Review- 'Black Panther Soundtrack' Kendrick Lamar
The album for the highly anticipated Black Panther movie is here and it's good... Period... That's it. But seriously, this is a unique album for what I hope is a unique movie. Initially, you get a different vibe from this because it's not credited to "various artists," it's credited to Kendrick. So coming in you know this isn't going to be some weird mash-up of songs that don't really make an album, like a majority of soundtracks.
By Calder Amos-Wood8 years ago in Beat
