Album Reviews – Page 25

The National— I Am Easy To Find

8.5

When I first stumbled upon indie rock band The National, I was in the throes of an emotionally charged cross-roads, passing on from my turbulent teens to the complex first stages…

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8.5

Rosie Lowe – YU

In times of adversity, an old idiom states that we should ‘look out for number one.’ While the adage proves useful in many situations, it doesn’t always account for our…

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8.5

Jamila Woods – LEGACY! LEGACY!

LEGACY! LEGACY! is an album that looks in the past—seeking affirmation, self-acceptance, and love. Many of the songs are filled with poignant beauty and gorgeous vocal arrangements. Jamila Woods doesn’t…

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6.5

Qveen Herby – 'EP 6'

Amy Noonan took her crown in 2017 when she rebranded from her former pop-duo as Karmin, and since has compiled six EP’s under her belt as her own project Qveen…

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8.5

ALASKALASKA – The Dots

A simple reading of the news or glance at social media can be an overwhelming experience these days. We may be more connected than ever, but a quick look into…

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8.0

Jesse Mac Cormack – Now

They say patience is a virtue- but in music, patience is an absolute godsend. Montréal singer-songwriter Jesse Mac Cormack has it in spades. During the past five years, he has…

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8.5

Local Natives – Violet Street

The number four has historically been associated with stability and order—there are four cardinal points, four seasons, four elements, four sides to a square. Perhaps this line of thinking permeated…

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7.5

Birch – 'femme.one'

Coated by the moniker of Birch, Michelle Birsky’s production and songwriting prominently dives into a pensive realm of indie-pop. With a hefty collection of singles and EP’s under the Brooklyn…

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9.5

The Chemical Brothers – No Geography

It's official: The Chemical Brothers still got it. The English electronic super duo (Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons) released No Geography today via Astralwerks, an incredible triumph for any artist…

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8.0

Emily Rowed – APRIL

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve listened through Emily Rowed’s album APRIL this week. It’s ten tracks all measuring on equal levels of striking, personal, and relatable. Each…

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8.5

Omar Apollo – Friends EP

Omar Apollo is a college dropout from Indiana who's been netting the attention of critics and fans alike. In 2018, we were first captivated by the budding artists when he…

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8.0

James Hersey – Innerverse

James Hersey has enchanted us for years with his alluring vocals and infectious singles, whisking us off to far away worlds- tropical, dreamy and perpetually in season. But this year, he's…

Archives: Album Reviews

The National— I Am Easy To Find

Rosie Lowe – YU

Jamila Woods – LEGACY! LEGACY!

Qveen Herby – 'EP 6'

ALASKALASKA – The Dots

Jesse Mac Cormack – Now

Local Natives – Violet Street

Birch – 'femme.one'

The Chemical Brothers – No Geography

Emily Rowed – APRIL

Omar Apollo – Friends EP

James Hersey – Innerverse

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