"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: “Awake” by Alison Wonderland (2018)
One of my favorite albums is "Awake" by Alison Wonderland. This album was released in April 2018. It's her second record, following 2015's "Run." Her third upcoming album is expected to be released this year, sometime in 2021. Alison Wonderland is a DJ and producer from Australia who also does vocals on her songs, as… Continue reading Album review: “Awake” by Alison Wonderland (2018)
Album Review: “Chemtrails over the Country Club” by Lana Del Rey
"Chemtrails over the Country Club" was released by Lana Del Rey in March of 2021. Quick thoughts: I can't help but compare every single album she puts out, and this one for sure stands out from the rest, differing in so many ways, while somehow staying true to original Lana Del Rey essence.Lana Del Rey… Continue reading Album Review: “Chemtrails over the Country Club” by Lana Del Rey
Album Review: “Fearless (Taylor’s Version)” [2021]
Taylor Swift has begun re-recording and re-releasing her original albums. Why? Well, a quick google search can explain the whole story, but basically -- she lost ownership of her previous work, and this is how she is taking her power back. Skipping over her first self-titled album "Taylor Swift," she started out with the absolutely… Continue reading Album Review: “Fearless (Taylor’s Version)” [2021]
Album Review: “Smoke + Mirrors” by Imagine Dragons
Imagine Dragons released "Smoke + Mirrors" in February 2015, their second studio album, followed by their first and highly successful "Night Visions" that included "Radioactive" and "Demons." Imagine Dragons is an alternative rock band, some of their songs containing electronica and special effects. They also have some indie and some pop to their sound. Somehow… Continue reading Album Review: “Smoke + Mirrors” by Imagine Dragons
Album Review: “Halcyon Days” by Ellie Goulding
"Halcyon Days" is Ellie Goulding's second album that was released in August of 2013. Several years later, this record still stands out, and is sure to be impactful throughout time, for those who are familiar with her work. For me, it will always hold a special place in my heart. The genre is most closely… Continue reading Album Review: “Halcyon Days” by Ellie Goulding
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
Lots of New Music! Taylor Swift’s sister album, Miley goes rock, Britney hooks up with Backstreet Boys & the best trance of 2020!
Taylor Swift releases "evermore" -- a sequel to "folklore" This past summer, Taylor Swift surprised us with "folklore," an alternative album with themes of cottage-core, softness, and melancholiness. Each track was a mythical tale, full of both magic and tragedy. It was rainy-day-with-a-hot-cup-of-tea vibes, and became my new favorite TS album ever. Little did I… Continue reading Lots of New Music! Taylor Swift’s sister album, Miley goes rock, Britney hooks up with Backstreet Boys & the best trance of 2020!
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