Earsnag: Billy Joel’s “Vienna”
“Where’s the fire, what’s the hurry about? You’d better cool it off before you burn it out. You’ve got so much to do and…
Album Review
Album Review: Avril Lavigne’s self-titled album combines old and new
Avril Lavigne released her self-titled album on Nov. 5 on iTunes, and allowed fans to listen to it early via live streaming. This is…
Album Review: Katy Perry’s “Prism” is different, successful
Katy Perry rose to stardom with “I Kissed A Girl” and has continued to pump out hits, releasing her fourth album “Prism” on Oct….
Album review: A Day to Remember’s “Common Courtesy”
A Day To Remember, known for their song “The Downfall of Us All,” released their anticipated album “Common Courtesy” on Oct. 8 through their…
Album Review: Jason Derulo’s “Tattoos” EP is catchy and sexy
Jason Derulo, the famous singer of “Whatcha Say,” released his EP “Tattoos” on Sept. 24. This is the third album he has released. The…
Album Review: The Weeknd’s ‘Kiss Land’ is a missed opportunity
Abel Tesfaye started his career shrouded in mystery and press speculation. The initial decision to conceal his identity and release dread-laden tracks on YouTube…
Album Review: The Knife’s latest is demanding, rewarding
The Knife’s new album “Shaking the Habitual” is a double album. The notion of a double record almost always invokes cries of conceit and,…
Album Review: Sticky sweet ‘Heartthrob’ largely riskless
Canadian songstresses, Tegan and Sara Quinn teamed up for their seventh studio album, “Heartthrob.” Released Jan. 29, the album received an abundance of buzz…
Album Review: Mars ponders musical identity on ‘Jukebox’
Being responsible for some of the most brain-dead, reprehensible songs to make their way to radio, it came as a surprise when Bruno Mars…
Album review: Masterful songwriting by ambient Grouper
Grouper, the musical alias of Liz Harris, has always been a project for patient listeners. Her music is ethereal and dreamy, almost ambient, and…