Album Reviews – Page 42

Mr. MFN eXquire – Power & Passion

7.5

I have like, a visceral reaction to Mr. MFN eXquire's music. From his earlier mixtapes that had the underground buzzing at a frenetic pace, to his current major label debut, Power &…

View Article

7.0

Example – The Evolution Of Man

British singer and rapper Elliot John Gleave, better known as Example, has just released his fourth full album, titled The Evolution Of Man. The album features the oh-so popular single, “We’ll Be Coming…

View Article

8.0

A Sol Mechanic – To Knowing

Saddle up and buckle yourself down, Los Angeles beatsmith A Sol Mechanic (David Blazer) has recently released his latest EP To Knowing. This probably explains his rather large gap of inactivity, but if…

View Article

7.0

Foxygen – We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace and Magic

I need your attention for a second, and I need it now. If you listen to anything new today, this week, or even this month let it be Foxygen’s new LP…

View Article

7.5

Butch Clancy – A Beautiful Mind

The trap game has been heading in a more EDM-oriented direction lately: everything from remixes of electro house and trance tracks to original productions with chill and heady vibes. The…

View Article

8.0

Guards – In Guards We Trust

To be perfectly honest, when I first listened to Guards’ new LP In Guards We Trust (released on Black Bell Records February 5) what I immediately thought of was watching the kids from The OC as they…

View Article

9.0

Nicholas – The Beat Down

Detroit is a special place: great people, delicious mix of food, and a history of excellent music ranging from Funk and Soul to Techno and House. Aside from the many…

View Article

9.0

Toro Y Moi – Anything in Return

Focus. It’s not always the easiest task for a multi-talented, eclectic, and what some may call ingenious, artist. With two critically acclaimed albums under his belt, Columbia, South Carolina’s Chaz…

View Article

9.0

Kendrick Lamar – good kid m.A.A.d city

In interviews, Kendrick Lamar says good kid m.A.A.d city is a far cry from Section.80. Where Section.80 passed comment on Lamar's generation, good kid m.A.A.d city provides background for that appraisal. Not only do we gain a better understanding of…

View Article

7.0

Lights & Motion – Reanimation

Something has been stirring the hornets' nest for the past few weeks in the post-rock world, and that something is the anticipation of Lights & Motion's debut album Reanimation, released today.…

View Article

7.0

A Sol Mechanic – To Knowing

View Article

6.5

Swedish House Mafia – Until Now

Swedish House Mafia has released their final album today on EMI Records, entitled "Until Now." The name itself pays homage to the trio's robust career by referencing their 2010 album "Until One."…

Archives: Album Reviews

Mr. MFN eXquire – Power & Passion

Example – The Evolution Of Man

A Sol Mechanic – To Knowing

Foxygen – We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace and Magic

Butch Clancy – A Beautiful Mind

Guards – In Guards We Trust

Nicholas – The Beat Down

Toro Y Moi – Anything in Return

Kendrick Lamar – good kid m.A.A.d city

Lights & Motion – Reanimation

A Sol Mechanic – To Knowing

Swedish House Mafia – Until Now

Oxnard's Cola Boyy's First Posthumous Single Is a Dedication To His Upbringing (video)

Joey Myron showcases charm and sincerity on "Tennessee Baby"

Former grouptherapy. members, Jadagrace & SWIM, keep the party going as new rap duo PARTYOF2

Maxwell Macey captures the pain of moving away from your past on "Need to Leave"

Laughing Cats deliver a soulful reflection on love and growth with “Cool Hand Lucy”

Charlotte de Witte & Boys Noize will headline Japan's ZEROTOKYO 2nd Anniversary

Icyslug : A genre-bending talent transforming hip-hop and EDM

Austin's Honey Made lit up the SXSW stage

Community-owned music platform Audius celebrates success by rewarding artist and fan communities

From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton

4 things I learned on the 'Call Me If You Get Lost' tour

4 things every artist needs to think about in 2022