album reviews
Reviews of albums old and new from iconic artists and up and coming musicians alike.
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 Rooney9 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 Williams9 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 Sullivan9 years ago in Beat
Review: Joji — 'In Tongues'
Here is a link to the full visual of In Tongues. In Tongues by Joji is extremely calm and flows through your ears like a river of heartbreaking peace. Through out the whole EP he uses soft vocals that come second to the beat and follow it in tone as to not overpower it. I found it very pleasing because unlike most music today he appreciates that beat and what it adds to the experience. The track list blends together very well; there is no song that has an out-of-place tone of feeling. This is one of my favorite EPs/projects of the year and it came out of nowhere. If you don't know who Joji is, this next part will be a brief summary of where he came from and how I learned about him.
By Calder Amos-Wood9 years ago in Beat
Readers' Review: Wretch 32 - 'FR32'
Reality can be a prison to us sometimes. Everyday life gets repetitive, your job starts to suck, and your family gets annoying. The mundane can often be confused for the uninspiring. For some, it can even get downright depressing, or even violent. Any man or woman in their late 20s/early 30s in urban, or rural America can attest to feeling this way once or twice in their lives, if not as they read this.
By Chuck Knight9 years ago in Beat
Sampha: 'Process' Album Review
Hypnotizing, chill, creative, original. These are the words that come to the surface when I think of how to describe Sampha's debut album, Process. This talented Londoner is signed to Young Turks, the same label as The XX, FKA Twigs, SBTRKT, and much more. He's also well known for his collaborations with fellow label-mate SBTRKT as well as being featured with Kanye, Solange, Frank Ocean, and Drake. And now it is Sampha's time to shine with his very own LP.
By Elizabeth Escalante9 years ago in Beat
Demi Lovato Will Have You in Love with Her Artistry with New Album 'Tell Me You Love Me'
One thing I love is someone who doesn't give a flying freak about what people think of them. They embrace who they are and they are candid about that person, flaws and all. Well, the first time I ever heard Demi Lovato sing, I was 16 years old watching a Disney Channel short calledAs The Bell Rings.
By Chelsea DeVries9 years ago in Beat
Dave - 'Game Over' EP Review
Dave has been tenacious in his pursuit of stardom. The Grime up-and-comer released Six Paths last year and collaborated with AJ Tracey on their banger, “Thiago Silva.” He’s a relentless MC that just continues to get better. His newest effort, Game Over, is a seven track EP that finds the young star more agitated, but more self-aware than ever before. Is this Dave’s best project thus far, or is the best still yet to come?
By Rap Disciple9 years ago in Beat
Review: Game Over - Dave
Game Over, which includes Dave's singles "Question Time" and "No Words," was released at Midnight, and has already had its praises sung by the fans. The songs on Game Over provide a blend of classic Dave, as seen on "Attitude," with a mix of a previously seen before Dave — one who is close to his thoughts and speaks them all on a track — which is seen on both "How I Met My Ex" and "My 19th Birthday."
By SKetch Media9 years ago in Beat
