album reviews
Reviews of albums old and new from iconic artists and up and coming musicians alike.
BTS
As many of you may know, and many of you may not, the hottest new band on the charts right now is K-Pop sensation BTS. The group includes 7 members, RM (Kim Namjoon) as the leader and main rapper, Jin (Kim Seokjin) as the Eldest and Visual, Suga (Min Yoongi) as the main rapper, Jhope (Jung Hoseok) as the dance coordinator and main rapper, Jimin (Park Jimin) as the main dancer and main vocalist, V (Kim Taehyung) as the main vocalist, and Jungkook (Jeon Jungkook) and the youngest, main vocalist, and main dancer. BTS just released their new album Love Yourself 承 Her which includes 8 public songs, one skit, and 2 hidden tacks that were originally only on the physical album; The top songs being "DNA" and "Mic Drop," both being featured on radio stations not only in America, but all around the world. BTS has become so popular in 2017, that they performed live on Ellen, James Cordon, Jimmy Kimmel, and the 2017 American Music AwardsTgey have also collabed with Steve Aoki, Desiigner, and Chainsmokers, and have plans to collaborate with ZEDD and other English speaking artists.
By Mazie Watters8 years ago in Beat
Rachel Platten is Creating Waves and a Movement with Sophomore Album
Following graduating college, I had stars in my eyes. I was hellbent on becoming a publicist. I've always been fascinated with the celebrity lifestyle but I also saw what a lot of people don't: famous people are people too. They don't struggle day to day trying to make end's meet or have the same problems but they are human first and foremost and should have well-rounded people in their corner. I grew up feeling like books and music gave me comfort and a form of escape when the world around me was grey so upon graduating college, I was set on becoming a publicist for an author or musician. Indie or otherwise.
By Chelsea DeVries8 years ago in Beat
Weezer: Worst to Best
When Weezer emerged amongst the rubble of grunge music in the mid 1990's with their debut self-titled Blue Album in 1994, it was obvious that their influence on the rock scene would be felt for years to come. However as rock moved into the new millennium, Weezer's discography seemed to falter, leading many fans to leap from the band wagon in large numbers. By 2010, it seemed most fans were content with the notion that each Weezer album (for the most part) got worse as time wore on, however Weezer's sudden resurgence in the mid 2010's has seemingly stoked a passionate fire amongst Weezer faithful, one that has sparked numerous conversations surrounding which Weezer albums are better than others. So in this list, I will try to dissect the importance of each album in Weezer's discography and hopefully produce my own personal objective ranking of each studio release. While the phrase "personal objective" might seem like an oxymoron, it is important to understand that I am attempting to rank these albums in a way that I feel is the objectively correct manner, as opposed to doing so based solely on personal taste. So without further ado here is my Weezer - Worst to Best:
By Matt Knight8 years ago in Beat
Jay Z: From Worst to Best
*Note this is up to date for 2017. Dynasty Roc La Familia is not included* 13) Blueprint 2-82: BP2 is Jay’s effort right after his masterpiece album. The production is solid here. However, Jigga was trying too many different things on here. Some were really effective like “03 Bonnie & Clyde” and others weren't. All in all his bars are not up to his usual standards…It is a double disc….so there’s a lot of filler. Top Tracks: U Don’t Know (Remix), 03’ Bonnie & Clyde, Excuse Me Miss, Hovi Baby, The Watcher 2.
By Matthew Sullivan8 years ago in Beat
A Definitive Ranking of 'Reputation' Tracks
Unless you have been avoiding all forms of media for the past week, you've probably heard a thing or two about chart-topping sensation Taylor Swift. Her newest album, reputation, features 15 songs with a fresh feel and music style that is totally new to the songstress' scene. This album features a lot more electronic beats and edgier lyrics than her previous albums, really showcasing how much the 27-year-old has grown up since her start at just 16 years old. Overall, it's a really, really good album. The lyrics rarely fall short, and the music is the kind that makes you want to dance. The tracks will perform well in concert, and I'm very excited to see what Taylor brings to her upcoming tour.
By Hayley Bonnett8 years ago in Beat
The Best Duet Albums of the 2010s... So Far
Recently, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill dropped their first duet album: The Rest of Our Life. While many people consider Tim and Faith’s album, the best duet albums of the decade, Beat has some of the best records from this decade.
By Jacob Elyachar8 years ago in Beat
Meeting Cleopatra
Cleopatra: a woman of surpassing beauty, and at that time, when she was in the prime of her youth, she was most striking; she also possessed a most charming voice and knowledge of how to make herself agreeable to everyone. Being brilliant to look upon and to listen to, with the power to subjugate everyone.
By Andie Rooney8 years ago in Beat
SWIFT: Sweetheart or Serpent?
Within a mere four days of its release, 'Reputation' had claimed the chart's crown like a cunning king cobra and left Ed Sheeran with nothing but a snake bite as it stole the title of '2017s best selling album' from 'Divide'. After a lengthy hiatus of avoiding the spotlight Taylor Swift's follow-up album was perhaps pre-destined to become a small victory for both the artist and "Swifties" everywhere; a triumphant comeback on which, as suggested by the confrontational cover, Swift sheds her skin, takes aim at her critics and returns all guns blazing. But has the pop princess successfully grown into her new-found fangs and truly forged an identity overhaul?
By James Williams8 years ago in Beat
From Worst to Best: Rick Ross
This is a ranking of Rick Ross' albums, from worst to best. 9. 'Port of Miami' (79) Ross’s debut isn’t bad. The album was very well-produced and had a lot of guests. I wasn’t a fan of Ross at all before I heard this. Lyrically, the album is rather weak. Still though, for a 2006 rap album, it's not bad at all. Top Tracks: "Push It," "Hustlin," "White House," "Hustlin" (Remix)
By Matthew Sullivan8 years ago in Beat
