Category: 4-7 Ratings
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It has been a rocky time since Mumford & Sons released 2018’s Delta, particularly due to the departure of right-wing-pilled bandmate Winston Marshall. This alignment didn’t fit the band’s identity, leading to an understandable split. Marcus Mumford launched his solo debut, which was raw and emotionally resonant, despite the final product being somewhat tepid. However,…
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Life is Beautiful is the latest release by Larry June, 2 Chainz, and The Alchemist. It is a surprisingly smooth project that shows we’ve been left starved by 2 Chainz’s lack of rapping over Alchemist beats. The writing treads familiarity for both artists, but having Alchemist’s smooth and calm production that radiates summer sun as…
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Hurry Up Tomorrow by The Weeknd closes the circle of another trilogy of albums connected through sound and thematic motifs. Similar to Trilogy, which contained the three previous mixtapes dropped before signing to a major label, it shows us this evolution of the artist and how his sounds have traversed different sonic planes. Whether it’s…
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We have many great up-and-coming rappers from the UK, yet it’s disappointing that some remain too inactive, like Dave and Stefflon Don. However, I take each in stride and enjoy the music they deliver. That includes Central Cee, who presents his debut, Can’t Rush Greatness. While the bars are strong, the beats aren’t as compelling.…
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Lauren Mayberry of Chvrches has always shown depth and skill in songwriting through the richness of their music, whether conceptual or not. It’s a sticking point that keeps one reeled in, despite the production sometimes being inconsistent; unfortunately, that continues to show itself with Lauren Mayberry’s debut solo album, Vicious Creature, which, true to its…
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When I discovered Telenova, I was gripped by their perky and thrilling energy when they covered “Hung Up” by Madonna for Triple J’s Like A Version. From there, I dug into their two EPs, and like most synth-pop trios, I became hooked. However, not much of their originality struck me as much as their songwriting…
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The Greatest Love sees London Grammar finding themselves more curiously positive and enjoyable pop. It’s blending into what is already unique and substantive—a modest shift from the heavily textured atmosphere of Californian Soil—sometimes you notice they matured past a comfort zone. They find a nice niche spot where all the concoctions connect and you get…
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Despite Rauw Alejandro’s infidelity and eventual break up with Rosalia feeling one-sided, especially when their collab EP lost its luster due to how focused it was on their relationship and engagement, he still finds ways to reel you back in with heaters. Surprisingly, those heaters come in sounds influenced by Salsa, Merengue, Bolero, and Jazz;…
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Though it’s been nine years since Jamie xx’s last album, In Colour, that isn’t to say he has been all quiet, producing here and there; however, that spark he gave us with In Colour is missing from In Waves, quelling some hunger with it’s more tepid ride in the middle of the album. He’s trying…
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As Ab-Soul would spout in the bridge for “Gotta Rap,” off his last album Herbert, “I like to call myself the God of rap/But really I just gotta rap (Gotta rap),” showcasing the ego within his earlier drug and social raps that were too hazy and atmospheric, instead of flexing what he does best. Within…
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