album reviews
Reviews of albums old and new from iconic artists and up and coming musicians alike.
3.15.20 by Childish Gambino | Album Review. Top Story - March 2022.
While the cover and song titles may be minimalist, the production of 3.15.20 was not. It seems fitting that what may be the last ode for the moniker Childish Gambino, was likely his best and most addicting work, while being the least recognizable. The album cover, simply a white square (a predecessor to Kanye's Donda cover) and the timestamp song titles (besides two) really made this album almost inaccessible to some as it's almost impossible to point out a song off the top of your head unless you're intimately familiar with it. Only the second and third song of the album are devoid of this fate. However, under its forgettable shell is a masterpiece, laden with funky electronic eclecticism and soulful renditions of existentialism and other social commentaries.
By Josh Herring4 years ago in Beat
Marillion - An hour before it's dark
After having the proper time to digest this content in orderly fashion, I think it's time for me to let my review of this album come out. This time I want to do something different, why don't we go track by track and then I'll give you my final thoughts on this work?
By Giovanni Profeta4 years ago in Beat
'American Standard'
On February 28, 2020, just prior to a global pandemic coming to these shores, James Taylor finally followed up 2015's Before This World. But in this century songwriting had not come easily to James; in fact, he had to lock himself away to come up with the original material featured on the 2015 album. So not surprisingly, James had found a project here for which he didn't need to apply his songwriting skills
By Sean Callaghan5 years ago in Beat
A Review of Jacqueline Loor’s First Album: Show Them
A Review Of Jacqueline Loor’s First Album I recently interviewed Jacqueline Loor to talk about her music, creative process, and plans for the future. I was honored to meet her, even if just through a Zoom call. Her perspectives on life, art, and family were enlightening to me.
By Andrea Lawrence5 years ago in Beat
'Before This World'
In the 11 years following October Road, James Taylor's songwriting output pretty much came to a halt. Fearing that he had lost his creative edge, he convinced his family, friends and manager to let him cut off all communication for the year of 2013 to focus on writing a new album. To accomplish this, he rented a waterfront apartment in Newport, Rhode Island, where in September of that year he began composing the new songs that would become Before This World.
By Sean Callaghan5 years ago in Beat
A Look at Four Categories of the 2022 Grammy Awards. Top Story - March 2022.
In this study I will take a look at four categories of the 2022 Grammy Awards I will be looking at the album nominations in the Americana, Country, Vocal Jazz, and Album of the Year categories.
By Rick Henry Christopher 5 years ago in Beat
Eisley Album Review
In tenth grade I had a history teacher who liked to make us believe he was the most intelligent person who ever hobbled the planet. One of the ways he did this was by reciting quotes any chance he got. Which means basically the only thing he did was recite quotes. His all-time favorite and most overused quote was "The only constant in life is change itself." At the time, whenever my teacher said this, I thought he was just being an arrogant groin phalange. And I'm sure he was. But now that I'm older and not-that-much wiser, I can at least appreciate what the quote means. The band members of Eisley and I were not in the same history class, but this is nonetheless a lesson Eisley has taken to heart. The theme of Eisley's album Currents is about movement and change. It's a message that's relayed as listeners are taken on a nautical auditory journey.
By Ashley Hans: Philly Music Vocalizer5 years ago in Beat
Bunker Rock Reviews: Anomalous Materials
Release Date: January 28, 2022 Last time on BRR, Yours Truly had the pleasure of reviewing an indie EP released by one Drew Haze. Today, Obsidian Eagle is pleased to appraise a full length LP produced by longtime songsmith Liam King. As always OE's intention is to tip off readers regarding nouveau soundscapes that make for good listening when you're hunkering down in the bunker during the post-apocalypse era, or really, whenever!
By Obsidian Eagle5 years ago in Beat
You Can't See Me: The Review
On May 10th, 2005 the world heard arguably the greatest rapping wrestler album ever. The album has Cena himself rapping with his cousin Tha Trademarc over 17 songs with features from Esoteric and Bumpy Knuckles. It also debuted at 15 on the Billboard 200 charts and would go on to sell over a million copies. Pretty impressive resume, but how good are the songs? I’ll be ranking the songs based off beat, lyrics, and flow/delivery. I’ll admit I’m a wrestling fan, so I maybe a bit biased. So, let’s get started with the first song!
By Other Slater5 years ago in Beat
