Album review: James Blake refines sound in “Assume Form”
James Blake did not want fans to miss it. But he wanted them to wait. More than two years after the release of his album “The Colour in Anything,” …
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Album review: Earl Sweatshirt builds on a great discography with “Some Rap Songs”
When Earl Sweatshirt teased an album in November with the release of singles “Nowhere2go,” an experimental track to say the least, and “The Mint,” a …
Album Review: Anderson .Paak released an album of the year contender with “Oxnard”
On Nov. 16, Anderson .Paak released his third studio album, “Oxnard.” This release comes two years after the critically acclaimed “Malibu.” To prom…
Album Review: Mark Kozelek falls from grace in ‘This Is My Dinner’
We must ask ourselves how one of the most consistently stellar musicians of a previous decade released the album “This Is My Dinner,” which includes di…
Album Review: Jon Bellion comfortably elevates his sound with “Glory Sound Prep”
“Glory Sound Prep” is the second studio album from Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Jon Bellion. This album feels vivid and autobiographi…
Album review: Joji continues to expand his sound with ‘BALLADS 1’
On Oct. 26, Joji released “BALLADS 1.” This follows his debut EP, “In Tongues,” from 2017 and is the debut album with 88rising. The album's release was…
Album review: Greta van Fleet’s talent was enough for a good, but not great album with “Anthem of the Peaceful Army”
In the EP “From The Fires,” Greta Van Fleet showed the world that it’s possible to make classic rock in the modern day. In its debut album “Anthem …
Album Review: Twenty One Pilots return to form with “Trench”
On Oct. 5, Twenty One Pilots released “Trench,” its fifth studio album and fourth under the Fueled By Ramen record label. This is the first album t…
Album Review: Lil Wayne Cements His Legacy With “Tha Carter V”
On Sept. 28, Lil Wayne released “Tha Carter V,” the 12th studio album of his career and easily the most anticipated one. Many Lil Wayne fans had…
Album Review: Noname enters discussion for best rapper alive with “Room 25”
On Sept. 14, Noname released her highly anticipated debut studio album, “Room 25.” This comes as the follow-up to her 2016 mixtape, “Telefone,” whi…