Album Reviews – Page 13

Paris Texas—Red Hand Akimbo

8.5

After the unpolished scuzz-rap sneak attack that was L.A. crew Paris Texas’ debut album BOY ANONYMOUS earlier this year, the group has been in heavy circulation in the poorly ventilated…

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8.0

Baby Keem—The Melodic Blue

Baby Keem has finally made his arrival to mainstream with the release of his new LP, The Melodic Blue. His journey up to now has been unorthodox but nothing short of…

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9.5

Little Simz − Sometimes I Might Be Introvert

When an artist maxes out their potential in a certain field, the creative impulse usually leads them to level up accordingly. This has been the case recently for UK grime…

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8.5

Drake – 'Certified Lover Boy'

Drake has officially returned with his sixth studio album Certified Lover Boy, one of the most anticipated records of 2021. As people waited in suspense for its release, many questions…

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8.0

If the relentless barrage of information pellets and soundbites ever overcomes you, Granada, Spain producer MEDICIN’s new album PRIMAVERA provides a more therapeutic, introspective approach. This is his third album…

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9.5

The Bug – 'Fire'

Kevin Martin is a man of many masks, all of them twisted and disturbing in some way. Starting in the experimental noise Napalm Death off-shoot Godflesh, moving on to the…

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Feng Suave transcend indie-pop boundaries with 'So Much for Gardening' EP

Amsterdam duo Feng Suave are not new to the indie-pop scene. The band's critically-acclaimed 2020 EP Warping Youth, gained notoriety for its brilliant take on adolescence and the youth experience. On…

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8.5

Robby Malic — Flowers Before Funerals

Springfield, Massachusetts musician Robby Malic has shared a new album called Flowers Before Funerals, which acts as a personal journey into his state of mind. Over 13 tracks, the rapper…

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9.0

Wonky Logic — Trans-Dimensional Fuunk

When Earth becomes too much of a deadly powder keg, interdimensional travel is a handy option to have at your disposal. UK-based beatsmith Wonky Logic aims to find the closest…

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7.0

Vince Staples — Vince Staples

Vince Staples, the gap-toothed veteran rapper out of Long Beach, is back in a way that is focused and refreshing with his fourth studio album, Vince Staples. His new effort is…

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8.0

Rachel Baiman chronicles turmoil, strength, and rebirth in sophomore LP, 'Cycles'

The past two years on this earth and in the United States specifically have been an emotional rollercoaster, with true successes and clear failures, utter destruction and hopeful renewal. Chicago-native…

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8.0

Ho99o9 Presents – 'TURF TALK: Vol. 1'

Under lockdown, many obscurities long buried have made a surprise comeback, necessitated by sheer boredom. The resurgence of the curated mixtape has been a highlight of this trend, and now…

Archives: Album Reviews

Paris Texas—Red Hand Akimbo

Baby Keem—The Melodic Blue

Little Simz − Sometimes I Might Be Introvert

Drake – 'Certified Lover Boy'

MEDICIN – 'PRIMAVERA'

The Bug – 'Fire'

Feng Suave transcend indie-pop boundaries with 'So Much for Gardening' EP

Robby Malic — Flowers Before Funerals

Wonky Logic — Trans-Dimensional Fuunk

Vince Staples — Vince Staples

Rachel Baiman chronicles turmoil, strength, and rebirth in sophomore LP, 'Cycles'

Ho99o9 Presents – 'TURF TALK: Vol. 1'

Laura Jadi confronts desire and darkness on dazzling debut EP ‘beware the devil’

Fredy V & The Foundation find freedom in groove on 'NO TRIBE NO I' [Album Review]

[Interview] Veteran Thai BL pair OffGun dive into debut UK fanmeet, working together for a decade & more

Adam Paddock shares poignant and introspective sophomore album 'THE GREATEST COMPROMISE'

Makena delivers blend of quiet hope and honesty on "Delusional"

Simone Feroci establishes his towering presence in the world of bass guitars with hopeful track "California Forever"

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DNORRI is a breakout voice built for musical resonance and connection

Jay Tone is carving out his space with "Puzzles"

From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton

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4 things every artist needs to think about in 2022