"HOLY FVCK" by Demi Lovato ★★★★★ Demi released "HOLY FVCK" in August 2022. It's absolutely different from her prior pop albums which leaned much further into hiphop. But traces of her new rock sound surprisingly takes me back to her debut days, like "Don't Forget" from her first album in 2008. Of course, much, much,… Continue reading Album Reviews: Demi Lovato, Carly Rae Jepson, and Tove Lo
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Album review: “Motordrome” by MØ
"Motordrome" is MØ's third album, which was just released in late January 2022. The 10-track record is empowering, uplifting, and fierce. MØ continues to blow us away with her bold voice and philosophical lyrics, supported by talented production and aesthetically pleasing music videos. MØ has moved on from her Forever Neverland era from 2018. Embracing… Continue reading Album review: “Motordrome” by MØ
Album Review: “Red (Taylor’s Version)” by Taylor Swift [2021]
Today, Taylor Swift released her re-recorded version of "Red." When this album originally came out, it was fall of 2012, and I was just beginning my freshmen year of college. Being an avid fan of hers at the time, I know all the details behind each song. I vividly recall walking to classes with my… Continue reading Album Review: “Red (Taylor’s Version)” by Taylor Swift [2021]
Album review: “=” by Ed Sheeran
It started with "+", then "x", and then there was "÷" ... finally, the equation is complete with "="! One of the first album reviews I made on this blog was for 2017's "÷". Ed Sheeran started out in 2012 at the very start of his twenties with an indie-style that focused on dark issues… Continue reading Album review: “=” by Ed Sheeran
Album Review: “After School” by Melanie Martinez
Melanie Martinez released a new album titled "After School" in late September. The seven-track EP is a sequel to her epic visual album "K-12." Melanie Martinez is a very unique artist and her music plays out a specific storyline. She is very pastel goth and creepy-cute. Her music is a mix between bubblegum pop and… Continue reading Album Review: “After School” by Melanie Martinez
Album Review: “The Shadow’s Bride” by Peter Gundry
I recently discovered Peter Gundry, a talented composer who's music is completely unlike others. His work is mainly instrumental with limited vocals, mixing classical with fantasy and new age. He has many albums, some darker than others, all containing an aura of mystifying enchantment. "The Shadow's Bride" sends you through a portal into an entirely… Continue reading Album Review: “The Shadow’s Bride” by Peter Gundry
Music Monday ~ Britney Spears re-releases “Glory” album with new track “Mood Ring”
This past weekend, after four painful years of silence, Britney Spears blessed her fans with new music by releasing new track "Mood Ring." Previously, this song was exclusively available to her Japanese fans on the deluxe version of her most recent album, 2016's "Glory." The album was re-released on Friday worldwide to include this new… Continue reading Music Monday ~ Britney Spears re-releases “Glory” album with new track “Mood Ring”
Album Review: “Artemis” by Lindsey Stirling
Lindsey Stirling has her own unique sound that blends classical music with present-day dubstep. Her sound is mainly relies on instrumental with a hint of vocals for an added bonus. Recently she dropped a new album titled "Artemis." It takes you on a wild journey through the deep, dark forest -- hunting under the light… Continue reading Album Review: “Artemis” by Lindsey Stirling