Album Review: Spaceman by Nick Jonas
Spaceman Nick Jonas Island Records Nick Jonas’ Spaceman was supposed to take his audience on a space odyssey but it barely achieves liftoff. The soundscapes of this album may be taken as euphoric but...
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Album Review: Poster Girl by Zara Larsson
Poster Girl Zara Larsson Epic/Record Company TEN Score: C+ Zara Larsson’s third studio album, Poster Girl, is a fun but forgettable journey. Larsson’s vocals, mixed with refreshing, animated beats, show off a polished sense...
Album Review: When You See Yourself by Kings of Leon
When You See Yourself Kings of Leon RCA Records Label Score: C+ When You See Yourself hails itself as Kings of Leon’s eighth album, but perhaps seven really is a lucky number. It just...
Album Review: Cool Dry Place by Katy Kirby
Cool Dry Place Katy Kirby Keeled Scales Score: B- Hailing from Texas, Katy Kirby’s debut album is bound to raise some heads. Cool Dry Place comes from a place of intimacy, like speaking to...
Album Review: Satin Playground by Dacey
Satin Playground Dacey Dacey Score: A Dacey’s latest EP, Satin Playground will have you melting into your couch as you bathe in sunbeams on a Saturday afternoon. If you’re constantly looking to update your...
Album Review: Collapsed in Sunbeams by Arlo Parks
Collapsed in Sunbeams Arlo Parks Transgressive Records Score: A Arlo Parks’ debut album, Collapsed in Sunbeams is an emotionally complex journey. Parks is both self-conscious and sincere in how she approaches her music. Collapsed...
Album Review: Cooler Returns by Kiwi Jr.
Cooler Returns Kiwi Jr. Sub Pop Records Score: C The first words that come to mind when listening to Kiwi Jr.’s second album, Cooler Returns, are “easy-going.” Cooler Returns is free-flowing and carefree in...
Album Review: Nobody is Listening by ZAYN
Nobody is Listening ZAYN RCA Records Score: B+ Zayn Malik, formerly of One Direction, has released his introspective third album, Nobody is Listening. It’s as if Zayn had written this album in his bedroom...
Album Review: Spare Ribs by Sleaford Mods
Spare Ribs Sleaford Mods Rough Trade Records Score: B- Punk duo Sleaford Mods’ new album Spare Ribs is a social commentary that’s not only humorous but also grounded in reality. With Andrew Fearn on...
Album Review: Music To Be Murdered By – Side B (Deluxe Edition) by Eminem
Music To Be Murdered By – Side B (Deluxe Edition) Eminem Interscope Records Score: C The king is back — but maybe he shouldn’t be. Music To Be Murdered By – Side B (Deluxe...
