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Month: June 2017

JAY-Z is reborn on “Kill Jay Z”

When news came down the pipeline that Jay-Z Jay Z JAY-Z was gearing up for a new studio album, 4:44, the reception was rather muted. Once again opting… Read more “JAY-Z is reborn on “Kill Jay Z””

June 30, 2017 by ericsmithling

The Obama Years: The Best Albums from 2009-2016

There were a lot of great things about Barack Obama’s presidency, and the music that came during his time in office is just one small yet everlasting… Read more “The Obama Years: The Best Albums from 2009-2016”

June 17, 2017June 17, 2017 by ericsmithling

The Best Albums + Songs of 2017.5

With honorable mentions to Alison Crutchfield, Arca, Beth Ditto, Big Thief, Charli XCX, The Courtneys, Dua Lipa, Drake, Future, Future Islands, Harry Styles, Hater, Jay Som, Johnny… Read more “The Best Albums + Songs of 2017.5”

June 17, 2017 by ericsmithling

“Do U Love Me” is another winner for Young Thug

Young Thug’s “singing album,” Beautiful Thugger Girls, is not a country album, despite what you may have heard. Yes, the excellent opening track “Family Don’t Matter” carries with… Read more ““Do U Love Me” is another winner for Young Thug”

June 16, 2017 by ericsmithling

Lorde paints a masterpiece on “The Louvre”

From the beginning, Lorde has shown a deft ability to wring the drama, the poetry out of the smallest moments. Her new album, Melodrama, arrived this morning… Read more “Lorde paints a masterpiece on “The Louvre””

June 16, 2017 by ericsmithling

LIV makes good on their potential with “Heaven”

Perhaps it has to do with outsized expectations, or artists struggling to find a common musical vocabulary, but supergroups most always are more exciting on paper than on… Read more “LIV makes good on their potential with “Heaven””

June 9, 2017 by ericsmithling

Phoenix rides off into the sunset on “Goodbye Soleil”

Phoenix returns in two days with Ti Amo, their first new album since Bankrupt! (2013). The album has been preceded by three singles, the title-track, lead single “J-Boy,” and… Read more “Phoenix rides off into the sunset on “Goodbye Soleil””

June 7, 2017June 7, 2017 by ericsmithling

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