album reviews
Reviews of albums old and new from iconic artists and up and coming musicians alike.
“Awaken, My Love!” by Childish Gambino | Album Review
Childish Gambino is an artist that doesn’t really care whether or not people are talking about his music. Don’t get me wrong, the artist certainly cares how he is perceived, but the approach to how he makes his music is very modern. Meaning he pays attention to the infinitesimally small details of each and every song and word he produces — a postmodern approach that relays old techniques and traditions with a twist. As a result, it is difficult to categorize what genre this album falls under. I think it was safe to say his earlier albums fell under the hip-hop umbrella, but it’s worth noting that “Awaken, My Love!” doesn’t. Regardless, the word that sums up the experience of this album is psychedelic.
By Josh Herring5 years ago in Beat
"Divide"
The "Divide" is not only an art song full of many different genres but also one of Ed Sheeran's albums. The album includes stories from "Supermarket Flowers", songs about the death of Eds Grahn while recording an album, or "Perfect", songs about Eds' girlfriend Cherry Seaborn. The album is an exciting mix of songs, each shining in its light.
By Ali Firouza5 years ago in Beat
Jethro Tull's "The Zealot Gene" Album review
Here we go, album number 22 for this legendary band. This is the follow up from their 2003 "Jethro Tull's Christmas album." It has been a while since the band ventured into new recordings. Ian Anderson gave us some interesting music with his "Thick as a brick II" and "Homo Erraticus." Both highly anticipated by me on release date.
By Giovanni Profeta5 years ago in Beat
Billy Talent: Crisis of Faith
If you’re a Billy Talent fan than this is an album you’ve been anxiously awaiting. They released a few songs during the pandemic, and it was definitely something to hold us over until the rest of the album was produced. And of course, like all albums that came before them, they sure did not disappoint.
By Lindsay Dewolfe5 years ago in Beat
Some Of The Albums That Touched My Soul
I'm confident the real kickstart to my musical journey can be traced back to "Pure 80's", a CD I listened to at my father's house, long ago, on my Sony CD player. I became familiar with classic rock through my mother and father and their radios, but my interest wasn't truly satisfied until I heard a synthesizer used extensively. Those sounds touch me deeply. They are the gift that holds the key to enlightenment and the antidote to companionable pains and sorrows.
By Ad-Libbing With The Z-Man5 years ago in Beat
KYLE - 'It's Not So Bad' - Worst to Best
I don't know why the only album cover image I can find bar the tiny one on Spotify has a red eye instead of a green one. My instinctive reaction is that this is good vibes for a good time followed by good vibes for a bad time.
By Cronan Parry5 years ago in Beat
Eddie Has Left The Building
Encountering Meatloaf in The Rocky Horror Picture Show The first time I had an encounter with Michael Lee Aday (born Marvin Lee Aday; September 27, 1947 – Left This Mortal Plane January 20, 2022), was watching the excellent musical Richard O’ Brien’s “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” featuring Tim Curry as the sweet transvestite Dr. Frank-N-Furter - A Scientist and Meatloaf as Eddie, an Ex Delivery Boy on a Motorcycle with only half a brain who met his comeuppance with a pick axe.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 years ago in Beat
'Covers'
James Taylor's eighteenth album, Covers, was recorded over 10 snowy days in January 2008, at a converted barn in Washington, Massachusetts. As the title suggests, it is an album of cover songs, which was perhaps inevitable since over the years James had frequently peppered his LPs with pop and R&B tunes that fit his fancy. The album was recorded primarily with his touring band, which since the recording of October Road in 2002, had added fiddle player and singer Andrea Zonn. The album was released on September 30, 2008, on the label, Hear Music.
By Sean Callaghan5 years ago in Beat
From A Bird’s Eye View by Cordae | Album Review
The focus in Cordae’s music has always been lyricism. I think this is one of the things that separates him from his peers. I don’t think he aims for catchy, chart-topping radio fodder but rather cohesive projects with a certain theme in mind. This was especially evident in The Lost Boy that was heavily focused on family and personal growth. From A Bird’s Eye View is no different in its approach.
By Josh Herring5 years ago in Beat
We Will Remember All Her Champagne Problems: Ranking Songs from Taylor Swift's 'evermore'
It’s been over a year since Taylor Swift dropped not one but two surprise albums and the fans went completely nuts. Just like its sibling, evermore is flowing with soothing melodies, alto notes and literary references which make up some fascinating narratives.
By Eve Volungeviciute5 years ago in Beat
My Review of "The Weeknd: Dawn FM"
The Weeknd has a new album out and it sounds quite familiar to me but only because I recognize the era that he's emulating. I know for sure a lot of younger listeners will be curious about this "new" sound of the Weeknd. Though there is a story throughout the album if you listen through from start to finish.
By Brian Anonymous5 years ago in Beat
Camu Tao and the King of Hearts
If you watched Adult Swim as I did, you may have come across one of Camu Tao's songs while watching one of Toonami's commercials. In 2007, Adult Swim showed the promo for Blood C which included "Plot a Little" by the late singer. The song was haunting, with abstract vocals that complimented the commercial very well. Today, the song is included in a compliation called "Definitive Swim," which includes songs that were included in promos and bumps on Adult Swim.
By Camu Tao Fan 1999🪲5 years ago in Beat
