Album Reviews – Page 20

Volruptus — First Contact

9.0

Icelandic electro titan Volruptus has returned to Bjarki’s bbbbbb label to release a twelve-track album, First Contact. Known for his individual, alien-esque sounds, a whole album of electro on the…

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8.5

For years, Orange County's Delacey has dwelled in the shadows of breakout hits written for other artists (The Chainsmokers' "New York City", Halsey's "Without Me"). Honest and straightforward, her vulnerability trickled…

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7.5

TOKiMONSTA – Oasis Nocturno

Versatile electronic veteran TOKiMONSTA has just returned with her sixth studio album Oasis Nocturno, her first full-length album since 2017's Lune Rouge. In typical fashion of the LA producer, the new…

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7.5

Why-Axis – Moody F*ck

After much anticipation, Why-Axis has finally released his new EP Moody F*ck The singer/rapper/songwriter/producer has achieved mammoth success in his short career in the Irish Hip-Hop game. The 22-year old emerged from…

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7.5

Jack Harlow – Sweet Action

On his 22nd birthday, Louisville rapper, Jack Harlow released a full project out of the blue entitled Sweet Action. The seven track EP has production from CuBeatz, Jetsonmade, Pooh Beatz, Puand long-time collaborator…

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7.5

Cubicolor- Hardly A Day, Hardly A Night

It was 2018, and in an unprecedented move, Cubicolor cancelled the release of their sophomore album. The Amsterdam-based trio consisting of producers Peter Kriek, Ariaan Olieroock and singer-songwriter Tim Digby-Bell simply…

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Russ – SHAKE THE SNOW GLOBE

Russ has not only shaken the snow globe, but he has literally shaken the globe in 2020. This versatile rapper's latest album SHAKE THE SNOW GLOBE flawlessly mixes pleasing sounds…

Brent Faiyaz – F**k The World

Brent Faiyaz is much more than a lustful persona proven to make real passionate baby-making music. His earnest lyricism and seductive delivery tow the line between hypnotizing R&B and sometimes…

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7.5

Bombay Bicycle Club – Everything Else Has Gone Wrong

In a year that has started off with devastating fires and war proclamations, Bombay Bicycle Club's Everything Else Has Gone Wrong seems like a fitting title for their highly anticipated fifth…

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8.5

070 Shake – Modus Vivendi

Modus Vivendi, a Latin phrase that refers to the peaceful coexistence of two opposing forces, is a fitting name for G.O.O.D. Music recruit 070 Shake's debut album for multiple reasons. It…

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7.0

David Keenan—A Beginner's Guide to Bravery

A young boy, holding a bright pink balloon in one hand and a sword crafted from sticks in the other, graces the cover of David Keenan's debut album A Beginner's…

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6.0

Arin Ray – Phases II

Arin Ray is the embodiment of quintessential R&B and his new EP Phases II holds that to be true. The Cincinnati-bred singer came onto the scene in 2012 on the…

Archives: Album Reviews

Volruptus — First Contact

Delacey − Black Coffee

TOKiMONSTA – Oasis Nocturno

Why-Axis – Moody F*ck

Jack Harlow – Sweet Action

Cubicolor- Hardly A Day, Hardly A Night

Russ – SHAKE THE SNOW GLOBE

Brent Faiyaz – F**k The World

Bombay Bicycle Club – Everything Else Has Gone Wrong

070 Shake – Modus Vivendi

David Keenan—A Beginner's Guide to Bravery

Arin Ray – Phases II

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