Archive | Album Reviews
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Album review: Wilco continues unexciting streak on latest
It’s always a strange thing to wish someone were back on drugs. Jeff Tweedy wrote two of the most critically claimed albums of the 2000s—“Yankee Hotel Foxtrot” and “A Ghost is Born”—while under the influence of painkillers and depression.
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Guetta’s new album proves upbeat and entertaining
Though some may complain that David Guetta rehashes the same dance beat over and over, no true Guetta fan can deny the infectious enjoyment he provides on each track he produces.
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Album review: Red Hot Chili Peppers’ new album introduces new guitarist
For nearly 30 years, the Red Hot Chili Peppers have graced radio waves, television sets and sold out arenas across the globe with their unique trademark of funk-infused punk rock.
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Album review: ‘Watch the Throne’ features strong performances from Kanye, Jay-Z
Jay-Z and Kanye West are both known for their powerful solo albums, but perhaps the two have found a second calling as collaborators.
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Album review: Lil Wayne makes comeback with “Tha Carter IV”
After a slow summer in the rap music world, the self-proclaimed "Best Rapper Alive" is back with a new album. Lil Wayne is almost 30 years old and if "Tha Carter IV" gives us any indication of his mental state, he's a grown man and he's got a lot on his mind.
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Album review: Jay-Z, Kanye West ascend to rap’s ‘Throne’
For two of hip-hop's kings, the stakes on "Watch the Throne" were as high as ever. Months of hype built as Jay-Z and Kanye West (henceforth known collectively as "The Throne," the moniker the duo has adopted for their upcoming tour) labored on their all-star collaboration, but the album seemed ...
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Album review: Beyoncé is back 4 more
Three years after she dropped her last album, Beyonce Knowles is back to run the music world. But her ammunition isn’t quite as strong this time. Beyoncé’s fiery return to mainstream pop music this year has been hard to ignore.
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Column: Rebecca Black is on her way to be the worst pop singer in history
By now, everyone and their mothers have heard of Rebecca Black. She exploded onto the internet two weeks ago with her song "Friday" and its accompanying video. Many have already dubbed it the worst pop song of all time and for good reason.
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Column: Britney disappoints with weak lyrics, dance beats
After weeks of teasers and clips of new songs, Britney Spears has finally released her seventh studio album, "Femme Fatale," and it might as well be an instrumental work for executive producers Dr. Luke and Max Martin.