Album Review: Woman on the Internet by Orla Gartland
Woman on the Internet Orla Gartland New Friends Music Score: A As a 20-something myself, I found Orla Gartland’s debut album Woman On The Internet to be incredibly relatable. Don’t be fooled by...
Category: CD Reviews
Album Review: Solar Power by Lorde
Solar Power Lorde Universal Music NZ Ltd Score: B New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde’s highly anticipated album, Solar Power, is unquestionably sunnier than her past releases. Her past albums that speak of heartbreak were loved...
Album Review: Justice by Justin Bieber
Justice Justin Bieber Def Jam Recordings Canadian pop sensation Justin Bieber’s latest album, Justice, has raised eyebrows in both good and bad ways. The music itself is well-done, but it also brings baggage that...
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...
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...
