album reviews
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Track by Track: Taylor Swift’s ‘Speak Now’ (Part 3)
This article is the third part of my three-part review of Taylor Swift’s third studio album, Speak Now. If you haven’t read parts one and two, you can check them out by clicking on my profile!
Lily KristianPublished 6 years ago in BeatA Review of 'Trench'
As I lay here in bed this morning, there is only one thing on my mind—one of my favorite bands has just dropped a new album and I have’t listened to it yet. Three clicks and a cup of coffee later, I’m on Spotify, bracing myself. I haven’t heard anything but their singles yet, and wondered how they would fit into the narrative of the story that lead singer, Tyler Joseph, always tries to tell.
Will JacksonPublished 6 years ago in Beat'Trench' Album Review
At last, Twenty-One Pilots have finally released their fourth studio album titled, Trench. The two piece from Ohio, added Trench to the list of their albums: Twenty One Pilots, Vessel, and Blurryface. This album was a year in the making after the duo took a break from their two year tour and had a year long hiatus. Following their most successful album, Blurryface, which is Gold and Platinum certified, and is the first digital album to have all of its songs RIAA certified, Trench has been much anticipated to say the least. It all began with the release of "Jumpsuit," an edgy opening song to the album which they teased in the beginning of July along with a music video. "Jumpsuit" really helped set the tone for the album, it gave it it's story and theme. They released "Nico And The Niners" the same day, a more mellow sounding tune, similar to "Lane Boy" or "Polarize." Then came "Levitate," and a cool music video to go along with it. A few weeks ago they released "My Blood," this song is my personal favorite off the album, not only is it completely different from their usual work, but its almost got a disco vibe to it; its pretty similar to "Heavydirtysoul" or "Semi- Automatic." Their sound hasn’t changed much, it’s just evolved. They know what they want to put out now, especially after the successes with Vessel and Blurryface. Each song is very diverse but extremely captivating, there's not a dull moment while listening.
Sarah RushPublished 6 years ago in Beat5 Notable Album Releases for 10/5/2018
The week of October 5th has a wide array of albums and genres to choose from, and while there's no Kanye or Eminem album within sight, there are a lot of old favorites who are putting out new stuff. Below you'll find new albums from bands like Coheed and Cambria, Behemoth and T.I.'s return from the big screen to the small stream.
Christopher SardaPublished 6 years ago in Beat'Proper Dose' Is Definitely One for the Books for TSSF
Proper Dose is the fourth album by pop punk band The Story So Far released last week on September 21. If you listened to any of the pre released tracks, you had the same thought as most people 'this is going to be different.' Ever since they released Out Of It back in 2017, I have been dying for them to release a new something, anything. They are such a staple to the pop punk community so I knew that they would really deliver with this new album, and they did.
Kelly DalyPublished 6 years ago in BeatTop Five Albums of the Week
Every Friday I wake up with excitement. Not because the weekend is about to start, but because Friday is the day a whole lot of new albums drop, ready to be listened to. In this weekly post I will highlight the five albums, of no specific genre, that made the biggest impression on me and I'm the most excited about to share.
'Night Visions' by Imagine Dragons
Imagine Dragons is one of my all-time favourite modern bands, and Night Visions is one of my all-time favourite albums. (Note: I'm not doing the deluxe because it's long).
Not In UsePublished 6 years ago in BeatTrack by Track: Taylor Swift’s ‘Speak Now’ (Part 2)
This article is the second part of my three-part review of Taylor Swift’s third studio album, Speak Now. If you haven’t read part one, you can check it out by following the link I've included at the bottom of this article.
Lily KristianPublished 6 years ago in BeatRuss: 'Zoo' Music Review
Russ' second Columbia Records studio album ZOO was released yesterday. It was a follow up to the album There's Really a Wolf released in 2017. Russ is known for his "me against the world" attitude and boastful tone, which is shown in almost every step or move he takes. He created an album that remains to form but also takes a softer more introspective side of himself and his music as the album progresses.
Release RewindPublished 6 years ago in Beat'Nina Cried Power' - My Review
I have been waiting for this new EP from Hozier for ages, and as most fans of the musician know, it’s been a heck of a long time since he put out new tunes. However, I have no doubts that Hozier has come to impress and I am extremely excited to listen to Nina Cried Power. Here are my reviews.
Evie GricoskiPublished 6 years ago in BeatRevisiting Manchester Orchestra
I had never gotten much into Manchester Orchestra. I discovered them through another band and only listened to bits and pieces of their album I'm Like a Virgin Losing a Child. That album had a sort of indie punk rock feel to it, so I figured that would be most of their other albums as well.
Aaron CarlingPublished 6 years ago in BeatTom Abbs & Frequency Response - Hawthorne
As someone who has played on over 50 recordings so far, jazz composer, filmmaker, and multi-instrumentalist Tom Abbs still remains a name that is mostly known to connoisseurs of modern jazz and new composition. Hopefully, Hawthorne, his most recent album under the moniker Frequency Response with a shifting cast of musicians and released in September 2018 will widen that circle.
Ljubinko ZivkovicPublished 6 years ago in Beat