Archive | Album Reviews
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Column: Chris Brown’s latest go sends mixed messages
Chris Brown was really in a lose-lose situation when making the album "F.A.M.E." (which stands for "Forgiving All My Enemies" or "Fans Are My Everything," depending on what day you ask him).
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Column: ‘What the Hell’ is wrong with Avril?
Avril Lavigne's feisty new single, "What the Hell," suggested her new album would have the same pop-punk spunk as her last. But "Goodbye Lullaby" will leave listeners wondering "What the Hell" happened? The 26-year-old singer has grown up since she released "The Best Damn Thing" in 2007.
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Radiohead re-emerges with “The King of Limbs”
“The King of Limbs” finds Radiohead emerging from four years of relative silence with their most subdued work to date.
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GRAMMY award show delivers surprises
Every GRAMMY show is as much about the awards as it is about the personalities of the stars that sit in their seats, awaiting the award announcements.
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Column: Grammys should focus on talent, not profit
If you’re of the belief that the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences is living up to its website overview’s claim to “honor artistic achievement, technical proficiency and overall excellence in the recording industry, without regard to album sales or chart position,” then I ...
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Album review: Decemberists return to folk roots
With today's release of "The King is Dead," The Decemberists makes a successful return to its folk-rock roots – simple, indie and acoustic with help from some of music's finest musicians.
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Album review: Cake’s new release isn’t that delicious
Cake has gone seven years between its last release, "Pressure Chief," and its new album, "Showroom of Compassion." The dessert-titled group hasn't gone stale during the hiatus, but this album is far from its tastiest. The general formula is exactly the same, as fans will remember.
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Album review: ‘Thank You Happy Birthday’
The wicked may have not found rest, but they sure slowed things up a bit. Cage the Elephant manages to show a different side of the group, as well as keep its unique sound. In its new album, “Thank You Happy Birthday,” the group also shows off its over-zealous lead singer Matt Shultz.
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Album review: Friendship between two artists spawns greatness
Hip-hop collaboration albums can be a risky business because of the egos involved. Who gets the most time on the microphone becomes a point of contention.