Album Reviews – Page 5

Larry June shows he’s ahead with “Doing It for Me”

7.0

Larry June's "Doing it for me" lets us know he's doing it for us. Larry June's “Doing it for Me” shares records from a hustler's ambition, a smoker's heart, and…

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7.5

Logic drops “Ultra 85” another stellar classic

A balanced production on “Ultra 85” with a ton of records that reminds us of what Logic is amazing at. But it also displays an array of sounds, from electronic,…

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Navy Blue displays heart with “Memoir in Armour”

Multi-faceted rapper Navy Blue drops another timeless hip-hop gem with "Memoir In Armour." From The introduction of “Take Heed,” to the closing track, you are met with such a unique…

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8.5

On ‘Flight b741,’ King Gizzard sold their synthesizers and bought guitars

On the Australian sextet’s 26th effort, Flight b741, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have treated fans to yet another musical pivot. Their last record, 2023’s The Silver Cord, is…

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8.5

“Micheal & the midnight revival: Songs for Sinners and Saints by Killer Mike

Killer Mikes pens songs for saints and sinners. An epilogue to the award-winning album “Michael”. Micheal & the Midnight Revival: Songs for Sinners And Saints sees Killer Mike painting…

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8.5

Ravyn Lenae takes flight with new album, 'Bird's Eye'

Chicago, Illinois native and R&B singer-songwriter Ravyn Lenae has always been an artist who defies the norm, constantly redefining R&B by blending genres and crafting a sound uniquely her own.…

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deegie dares her “EXES” to listen to her debut album

Los Angeles pop punk artist deegie just dropped her first album EXES and it's a retrospective diary of dating's rollercoaster, filled with triumph, missteps, and heartache in a in a…

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8.5

Louie Zong's 'Aquarium City' is fish funk fun

It seems like there’s no rest for Louie Zong. Barely a month after his last album Scrapbook Studio – not to mention only five months since Rat Taxi, his first…

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Iress’s ‘Sleep Now, In Reverse’ is equal parts stimulant and sedative

Sleep Now, In Reverse is Los Angeles-based Iress’s latest inky, black pool of highly refined doomgaze. Distortion and chorus/reverb guitar effects jockey for position over the spooky contralto of vocalist…

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Joshua Bassett branches out on debut album ‘The Golden Years’

On Joshua Bassett’s debut album The Golden Years, the singer-songwriter and actor channels his influences to provide a solid pop-rock offering. The album, released Friday, follows a year full of…

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8.5

Vince Staples – Dark Times (Album)

Vince Staples' new album Dark Times marks the end of an era in victory lap fashion. The full-length marks the eighth and last project under contract with Def Jam. Since…

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Middle Part shares must listen to existential album "Disruptor"

Middle Part first made a splash and attracted industry attention with the viral single "& Cry!" released in 2020. Since then, the band headed by Brooklyn-based artist Andy Selkōw has…

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Larry June shows he’s ahead with “Doing It for Me”

Logic drops “Ultra 85” another stellar classic

Navy Blue displays heart with “Memoir in Armour”

On ‘Flight b741,’ King Gizzard sold their synthesizers and bought guitars

“Micheal & the midnight revival: Songs for Sinners and Saints by Killer Mike

Ravyn Lenae takes flight with new album, 'Bird's Eye'

deegie dares her “EXES” to listen to her debut album

Louie Zong's 'Aquarium City' is fish funk fun

Iress’s ‘Sleep Now, In Reverse’ is equal parts stimulant and sedative

Joshua Bassett branches out on debut album ‘The Golden Years’

Vince Staples – Dark Times (Album)

Middle Part shares must listen to existential album "Disruptor"

BOTZY channels golden-hour bliss in uplifting new visual “Look At You (Affirmations)” [Music Video]

[Interview] The Rose delve into new album 'WRLD', their world tour and career highlights

Claude VonStroke makes us dance with “This MFing Beat” featuring Reggie Watts

The Marches shares catchy yet melancholic production "Come Back Around"

Vella spreads her wings with “Freedom”

Matt Oakley is redefining country music with heart, soul and modernity

Texas’ Blacktop Mojo does rock music the way it should be done

Tha Rapper Haiti blends authentic style with musical passion

Glorybots redefines rock with latest album 'mad.end'

From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton

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

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