Although most of America views Fantasia Barrino as an illiterate home-wrecker who just attempted suicide, that shouldn’t stop you from checking out her latest release Back To Me. This project marks the strongest and most cohesive performance from the former American Idol winner, and it’s been receiving […]
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Album Review: Mike Posner
Disappointed that it’s been four years since Justin Timberlake released a new album? Then perhaps you should become acquainted with Mike Posner, a slightly forgettable alternative to the former Mouseketeer. His debut album 31 Minutes To Takeoff dropped this morning, and it’s highly recommended for […]
Album Review: Arcade Fire
In some regards, Arcade Fire are the Carrie Underwoods of the indier-than-thou crowd. One record after another, they consistently deliver exactly what their fans are looking for. And the big difference in this (albeit ridiculous) comparison? While Underwood sticks to a formula that’s proven to be […]
Album Review: Jersey Shore Soundtrack
If your soul doesn’t die by the end of the Jersey Shore soundtrack, the show’s own DJ Pauly D will make sure to bury it in the ground. The album’s closing track is his own composition “Beat That Beat (It’s Time To)”, which would be […]
Album Review: M.I.A.
“I made this song so people would fly me all around the world.” While this quote has been paraphrased to some degree, it’s essentially what M.I.A. told a Brooklyn crowd before launching into her commercially-friendly single “Jimmy”. It also explains why her latest album /\/\/\Y/\ […]
Album Review: Katie Melua
In 2006, Katie Melua was the United Kingdom’s bestselling female artist (Thanks Wikipedia!), and Europe’s highest-selling European female artist. So can someone please explain why she doesn’t get anywhere near as much exposure on this side of the pond? Sure, her cover of The Cure‘s […]
Album Review: Drake
It wouldn’t be particularly accurate to categorize Drake‘s Thank Me Later as a hip-hop album. It’s more like an R&B album with lots of rapping on it. And it’s not exactly what you’d expect from a former star of Degrassi: The Next Generation. For starters, there are moments […]
Album Review: Christina Aguilera
Whether she’s aware of it or not, Christina Aguilera is in the midst of an identity crisis. The former Mouseketeer consistently obsesses over “reinventing” herself, a concept that doesn’t necessarily work when you’ve never shown commitment to any given image or persona. As a result, […]
Album Review: Robyn
When an artist chooses to break away from the record industry’s norms, it’s always a risk for them. There are times when this risk can pay off, such as the case of Radiohead‘s highly publicized “pay what you will” policy. And then there are other […]
Album Review: Marina and The Diamonds
In an ideal world, Marina Diamandis should be consumed in small doses. Listening to the entirety of her new album The Family Jewels is the equivalent of hanging out with a group of musical theater majors. At first the enthusiasm and high energy is refreshing. […]