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(07/12/14 1:03am)
I think we can all agree that there has yet to be a perfect summer movie yet this year. So many have be total flops (hello, Transformers: Age of Extinction) and are getting the worst reviews I have seen in awhile by critics and audiences. But rest assured avid moviegoers, the best is yet to come:
(07/11/14 4:05pm)
Robin Thicke's little twerk-sesh with Miley was the least of several reasons why he and wife Paula split (the foremost of which being that he's skeezy), but here he is, trying hard to win her back with his new album, named for his soon–to–be ex–wife. And here I am, agreeing with many others that this is just flat out creepy, for lack of a better word. How cliche that he has songs titled “Get Her Back” and “Too Little Too Late” just in case Paula or his fans missed the subtle album title. If I had to pick one song that I could actually listen to without wanting to turn it off it would be “Love Can Grow Back” because it sounds like his familiar self: passionate and soulful. I think we all get how hard he is trying to win her back, but I am not sure he is going to do it with this album. Actions speak louder than words right? Thicke needs to put on his big boy pants and stick to writing songs that show off his incredible vocal range because that is what we all truly love (or in Paula's case, loved) about him.
Grade: C-
Download: “Love Can Grow Back”
Sounds best when: You want to get them back.
(07/01/14 6:36pm)
Since Sheeran’s debut album was released in 2011, fans have grown to adore the redheaded “A-team” crooner. His acoustic and soft melodic techniques that were present in his first album “+”—pronounced “plus”—were only part of the equation second time around. Ed’s album “x”—pronounced “multiply”—puts a spin on the young Brit’s spunky and soulful side. Hopefully, fans will not be too disappointed by his experimental risks on more than a few of his new tracks. It is actually quite pleasant to hear his voice do different things (since he can actually sing quite well). The only thing that may really put people off of this album is his strange hip-hop crossed with pop twist. Some of the lyrics are kind of not so Ed Sheeran–y, such as the "Don't fuck with my love" refrain in “Don’t,” a collaboration with some of the well-known producers who specialize in hip-hop and r&b stylings. On the other hand, “One,” “Photograph” and “Thinking Out Loud” are songs that will sit quite well with Sheeran-lovers because they stick more to his acoustic and sweet crooning style more so than his off-putting attempt at hip-hop. I adore this young fireball, but some might agree that he should stick to showing off that amazing voice and leave the hip-hop to some one else.
Grade: B-
Download: “Thinking Out Loud” or “Bloodstream”
Sounds best when: You're not going out but still want to pre–game.
(06/12/14 1:13pm)
Ever since Imogen Heap’s first album was released way back in 1998, the woman has not lost touch with the type of artist that she is. Listening to Heap’s new album “Sparks”— with that signature soothing voice — once again reminds us why we fell in love with her in the first place. The eccentric and wildly creative Brit proves to listeners that her familiar electronica-pop-techno style is still fresh. Heap’s lyrics are as poetic as her older works, which she proves with songs like “You Know Where to Find Me” and “Propeller Seeds.” Do not let some of the weirdness — that’s her thing anyway — discourage you because once you hit play on any song, you will be transported to a surreal, magical island the locals call Imogen. This album includes the usual trademarks for Heap with her smooth-as-caramel-sweet-as-honey voice mixed with her stellar piano skills and instances of wild syncopation. Those that are savvy enough to listen to “Sparks” in its entirety will surely be pleased. Heap is back at it, but even better.
(06/05/14 9:06am)
Step aside Taylor Swift, Lucy Hale—a southern girl born and raised—knows country. This fierce new talent is ready to shine bright among the other country stars. This Pretty Little Liar knocks her first album “Road Between” out of the park with hits–in–the–making like “You Sound Good To Me” and “Red Dress,” by keeping her tone fresh and her lyrics sweet and relatable. The album includes your typical boot-scootin’ songs as well as those slow ones you want to just listen to while curled up in front of a roaring fire. Lucy hits all the right notes with her sweet Tennessee twang, banjo backup, and lyrical harmonies, which appear in nearly every song. Never heard of her? Quite alright, because if you’re an avid country music admirer and totally dig the likes of Miranda Lambert and Faith Hill, you will soon. Lucy’s debut album proves to be a great success and shows off how hard she worked to stick true to her southern roots through her down–home lyrics. Give it a chance. Not everyone can belt out a solid tune anymore nowadays, but this one sure can.
Grade: A-
Download: “Road Between” or “You Sound Good To Me”
Sounds best when: sitting by a bonfire with friends and drinking Fireball out of plastic cups
(05/29/14 11:34am)
It has been a whopping four years since the Queen of R&B (Beyonce who?) last released an album, but frankly, her new release, “Me. I am Mariah”—which lacks her typical “wow” factor—wasn’t quite worth the wait. With songs like “#Beautiful,” “Thirsty” and “Betcha Gon’ Know,” Mariah confuses listeners with her shaky exploration of hip-hop gone wild. The album features other well-known hip-hop and R&B artists such as Mary J. Blige and “Trapped in the Closet”–crooner R. Kelly.