Author: Kevin “Pigeon” Montes
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Screen Violence is Chvrches best album since their debut, The Bones Of What You Believe, offering enough to retain on rotation those days you’re feeling down. The luscious synths, and relative themes, and songwriting bring you closer as you feel the synergy. It is my second favorite album of theirs and a definite recommendation of…
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Sometimes there comes a moment where many begin to wonder if what we have been doing the past few years is what we want to do in the long run. This thought flew through the mind of Atlanta rapper Grip as he saw his career on a steady path toward irrelevancy. His debut Porch laid…
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Angel Olsen isn’t privy to delivering forgettable work, but it’s hard to match her spirit compared to her past work. Trying to understand her vision became excruciating, especially “Gloria” and “Safety Dance.” It left me wondering why she would make a slightly redundant-sounding EP, considering the best songs have slight repeat value.
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The production’s wrought simpleness doesn’t hinder the final product, but it does leave you saddened that Damian Lillard’s ear for beats isn’t as profound. It works for what he is going for, and if it doesn’t affect you, then this is for you. The inherent simpleness is a backdrop and doesn’t take away from the…
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Solar Power is a disappointment primarily due to the production. Lorde’s songwriting doesn’t take a step back as she tacks on some radiant melodies and harmonies. Unfortunately, it constantly feels like I never know which song I’m listening to, as some songs sound too similar to compare. The depth of the songwriting continues to show…
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A little over three years have passed since the release of 2018 Ye and the seminal live stream release. And I’m left wondering how this critically loved album saw Kanye West at his bleakest, leaving minimal impact on the context. Unlike most Kanye West albums, Ye embraces its dark overtures with rampant drum patterns and…
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Different Kind of Light is expressive and full of glamorous production, which makes you forget that Jade Bird is still honing her skills as a songwriter. She has shown a lot of maturity between this and her debut, you’re almost in awe. From hearing live performances on BBC1 Live Lounge and her radiant vocal range,…
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Of the four projects Boldy James and The Alchemist have made together, Bo Jackson is the best. It never creates friction allowing everyone to breathe on the track in their distinctive ways. Some rappers don’t come through as fans would expect, but they don’t let the shit hit the fan. If you’re a casual fan…
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Rainbow Child leaves me feeling bewildered as the talent doesn’t mirror what is expected, especially with the simplicity of the songwriting. It doesn’t fit the character mold well, thus leaving less to the imagination and adding pressure toward the featured artist. It does leave you with one thing, a want to return to Cosmic Wind…
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80s nostalgia has been a new trend in pop music that hasn’t fizzled as more artists begin to steer toward it. In 2020, Dua Lipa and The Weeknd embraced it and elevated the sound, further launching them to megastardom. Recently, many artists have begun to embrace this trend and morph with their style, like Marina…
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