Album Reviews – Page 17

Various Artists – Sunny Side Up

9.5

In most cities, a thriving music culture comes from an established tradition with generations of artists passing on wisdom and practices over time. Melbourne, Australia, however, has taken a different…

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7.5

Freya Ridings—Freya Ridings

British singer/songwriter Freya Ridings' eponymous debut album is a heartfelt musing on pain and vulnerability. It explores the pushes and pulls of love with her first-rate vocals and rare songwriting…

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8.0

Amaal—Black Dove EP

Toronto's Amaal has been gracefully climbing the R&B ladder for the past few years. When we last caught up with her, she hadn't yet released her debut EP, Black Dove. It's difficult to pass…

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9.5

Larry June & Cardo – Mr. Midnight

Numerous of music artists are releasing great projects to supply fans with their summer soundtrack. Particularly, the joint project from Larry June and Cardo Mr. Midnight is standout from the…

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8.5

Catching Flies – Silver Linings

With every passing summer comes another season of beaches, cold drinks, and plenty of sunlight for making memories. Among the festive aspects of the season, however, are the quiet moments…

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7.5

Black Pumas—Black Pumas

Black Pumas, the collaboration between Grammy-winning guitarist/producer Adrian Quesada and 27-year-old Eric Burton, have been hailed as a breakout band after their performances at SXSW earlier this year. Their debut self-titled…

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8.0

Gypsies On The Autobahn—Suspended

When Gypsies on the Autobahn released their debut album Born Brief in 2017, I decided they were Ireland's best-kept secret. The album took twenty-five years to write, and despite its critical acclaim at…

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8.5

Daniel Caesar – Case Study 01

At his debut at 24, R&B artist Daniel Caesar already had a stacked resume. His first album Freudian released in 2017 is now certified gold and includes collaborations with H.E.R,…

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9.0

Quantic – Atlantic Oscillations

Over the past two decades, few artists have traversed the global dance music community more than Quantic. The British born musician, producer, and DJ has toured the world and his…

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8.5

Jordan Rakei – Origin

One of the most powerful traits of music is its ability to reflect society. Not only can the right song provide solace to an individual in need, it can also…

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9.5

Above & Beyond – Anjunabeats Volume 14

Mixed by no other than Above & Beyond themselves, Anjunabeats Volume 14 is the latest annual installment to the esteemed compilation series and is the latest chapter in a story…

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9.5

Tyler, the Creator – IGOR

After Tyler, the Creator's Flower Boy was nominated for Best Rap Album in the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards, the hip-hop artist was fueled with a newfound purpose to come back with…

Archives: Album Reviews

Various Artists – Sunny Side Up

Freya Ridings—Freya Ridings

Amaal—Black Dove EP

Larry June & Cardo – Mr. Midnight

Catching Flies – Silver Linings

Black Pumas—Black Pumas

Gypsies On The Autobahn—Suspended

Daniel Caesar – Case Study 01

Quantic – Atlantic Oscillations

Jordan Rakei – Origin

Above & Beyond – Anjunabeats Volume 14

Tyler, the Creator – IGOR

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