album reviews
Reviews of albums old and new from iconic artists and up and coming musicians alike.
The Top 20 Country and Americana albums of 2020
In a year of uncertainty, one thing has been made clearer than ever. Music is a healer. 2020 has been filled with relentless new releases, from incredible debuts, to established masterpieces. Here is a lowdown of our best records of the year.
By Leah Sherlock6 years ago in Beat
Bunker Rock Reviews: RTJ4
Release Date: June 3rd 2020 Today we look back at one of 2020's best hip-hop albums, which speaks truth to power while at the same time remaining highly entertaining. I'm referring of course to the fourth studio album by Run The Jewels: RTJ4. In fact I'll go so far as to nominate it Bunker Rock Album of the Year and plenty of reasons for that will be given below. But first I just want to say that anyone who thinks that hip-hop or rap and rock are somehow mutually exclusive, is clearly unfamiliar with the likes of Run DMC collaborating with Aerosmith, En Vogue's Free Your Mind, or early Linkin Park. Now, barring further fuss, I'm about to start swinging!
By Obsidian Eagle6 years ago in Beat
Sounds of Christmas 2020
I’m always amazed every year how unexpected seasonal albums suddenly pop up from seemingly nowhere as each turn of the calendar gets closer to December, but even as dismal and unsettling as 2020 has been, a short list of new Christmas albums somehow managed to appear and command my seasonal attention.
By Eric Allen6 years ago in Beat
4 Albums Released In 2020 I Didn't Know About
Although the pandemic has put a stop to many artist's tours, it hasn't stopped anyone from creating new music. I would argue that this has been one of the best years for music, which is understandable because, if you're responsible, then you're staying at home and don't have much going on (as Taylor Swift would say).
By Derek Evers6 years ago in Beat
Nightwish Albums Ranked
Nightwish albums are difficult to rank. They’re one of my favourite bands in the world of rock and metal. No matter where and how I rank my album taste it will cause a fight over the best singer. If I say Tarja is the best, they say it's just nostalgia. If I say Annette is the best, I get branded a fake metal fan. If I say Floor, they’ll say I’m a traitor for not supporting the original line-up. Most of the rivalry is created by fans.
By Chloe Gilholy6 years ago in Beat
Taylor Swift does it again and I ain’t even mad
Let’s set the scene shall we; it’s about 11:30pm on a Thursday night. I’ve just come home from seeing a theatre performance and am mid-way through writing my review of it when my partner calls me. Now, I knew that my partner had a 6am shift the next day so I knew that he’d only call me if he had something extraordinary to tell me or if something had happened to him. Thankfully, it wasn’t the latter. He was calling me to tell me to check my socials as Taylor Swift had just announced a surprise 9th studio album Evermore, a skated album to Folklore, which is one of my favourite albums ever recorded. So naturally, I went into a state of shock and only had total of about three hours of sleep before I had to go and teach children the next morning.
By Virag Dombay6 years ago in Beat
Bunker Rock Reviews: Smashing Pumpkins CYR
Release Date: November 27th 2020 Today Obsidian Eagle will do a very special review of the newest album by Smashing Pumpkins. I say special because unlike 'professional' reviewers, this amateur is a longtime fan of the band. From the moment the music video for Rocket debuted on MTV back in 1993, Yours Truly has been a loyal 'pumpkin head' who has seen the band perform live many times. OE has stuck with SP through thick and thin and can clearly recall its side projects such as Zwan and the Jimmy Chamberlin Complex. That being said, it doesn't mean I'm going to pull any punches here either. Anyhow, let's begin breaking it down...
By Obsidian Eagle6 years ago in Beat
Red Summer
Red summer is an aggressive snap shot of the summer of 2020, let’s unpack it. Historically the “red summer” was one of the deadliest race riots recorded. Black soldiers thought because they fought for the idea of Americanism that they will be greeted with a loving arms upon their return, sadly that was not the case.
By Richie Moon6 years ago in Beat
Beabadoobee Fake It Flowers Review
Don’t underestimate the underdog Beatrice laus may seem like your run-of -the mill rising alternative rock singer in late 2020. She might appear to blend in with other indie rock artist from the last 2 years on the scene that you‘re heard mentioned once or twice on Apple 1 Music or Spotify, but make no mistake about it: This Philippines Born, London-raised singer has the potential to be one of the biggest most influential Popstars of the decade and could clearly even shatter a major glass ceilings as a female artist in the music world and Pop music in general. With the rise of K-pop being a stable diet in western music billboards and Nelson Sound top 40 playlist digitally and on the radio, It’s hard to imagine Beabadoobee as someone who will be under the radar, especially with the surge of alt rock from the 2000’s emerging anthems for millennials who already live in a post Covid-19 era.
By Kyle Smith6 years ago in Beat
Kai - ‘KAI’ EP Review
There’s nothing new about EXO’s Kai stealing the headlines. For years now the artist has been a hugely captivating presence within K-Pop, with his idiosyncratic, enthralling style of dance, and dedication to enrapturing live performances standing out as particularly striking. Compilations and videos involving 26-year-old often amass views in the millions, and are lined with comment sections heaping praise onto the singer.
By Nathan Sartain6 years ago in Beat
