album reviews
Reviews of albums old and new from iconic artists and up and coming musicians alike.
Brian Wilson's new album
At almost 90, Brian Wilson takes the time to reflect on his work and grand us the opportunity to hear his most beloved tunes the way he hears them. This new record is a full instrumental recollection of Beach boys tunes with a lot of soul as the main ingredient.
By Giovanni Profeta5 years ago in Beat
30 by Adele | Album Review
I want to start off by saying that this album is, without a doubt in my mind, more of an outlet and coping mechanism for Adele than it is music designed to be mass consumed for profit. I think this aspect is where some criticism come from in the review of this album and some overlook just how emotional this album is meant to be. Adele is coming off of a divorce, while caring for a young child, comments on her weight, and suffering from almost debilitating anxiety at times. This album is the culmination of all of these things in the most heart-wrenching way possible. I understand this can take away from the enjoyability, but at the end of the day, Adele is going to sell and I’m going to listen.
By Josh Herring5 years ago in Beat
Top Christmas Songs Ever
The season is upon us and no one is more excited than I am (as a Christmas baby and all.) This ol girl will be cuddling up to her fur babies, hot chocolate and the very finest in Christmas tunes. There is nothing better to put you in the mood than the liveliness of the season's music. I normally have music playing 24/7 and starting the first week of December it is mostly all kringle style. I love Christmas and everything about it. From apple cider to baking cookies to Christmas cards and decorating and the music! Here is a list of greats that you can listen to all season and/or watch the videos. Just subscribe and click.
By Canuck Scriber Lisa Lachapelle5 years ago in Beat
Stray Kids' "Christmas EveL" reminds us of how fun K-pop Christmas songs can be
The announcement of Stray Kids' Christmas single came as a huge suprise to me. The eight-member ensemble has never released a holiday song before and I really had no idea what to expect. However, as soon as the teaser for "Christmas EveL" dropped earlier this month, I knew I was going to like it. What I didn't know though was that the song would end up being one of my favourite K-pop releases of the entire year. The track, which serves as the title song of the four-track single album of the same name, is brilliantly fun and an exceptional example of how experimental and interesting K-pop can be when it comes to Christmas songs.
By Kat Walcott5 years ago in Beat
Miss Prince
So what is this all about? Actually, it’s a personal review of one of my favourite albums., and a timely reminder that there is always great music around in the present as well as the past. Janelle Monáe's "Dirty Computer is a testament to that.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 years ago in Beat
The Red Planet - Rick Wakeman album review
With all due respect, I got to say that this album came like a breath of fresh air. After many non-appealing releases by Rick Wakeman, this one was well received. This is my 20th (I think; I need to check) from his vast collection of music. I know, I’m only scratching the surface, it’s just that some of his previous efforts are not that interesting to my musical taste. Maybe is great music, but not what I’m looking for.
By Giovanni Profeta5 years ago in Beat
