Five Albums You Didn’t Hear in 2014
These albums, all great in their own right, didn’t get much airtime in 2014. From blues guitarist Gary Clark, Jr. to rap/rave group Die…
Album Review
Album Review: Purity Ring Electrifies Fans with “Shrines”
As our understanding of contemporary music – namely electronic – comes to a halt, we have to ask ourselves on important question: What is this…
Album Review: Hozier Impresses With Debut LP
Hozier’s self-titled album should come with a warning label. “ATTENTION: The music and lyrics presented may cause deep thoughts about life, religion and love….
Album Of The Week: The Mars Volta “Deloused In The Comatorium”
It’s weird. It’s strange. At times, it’s uncomfortable. It’s intense and it’s like nothing you’ve ever heard before. It’s quintessential Mars Volta. This album…
Album Review: ‘St. Vincent’ is another stellar release from Annie Clark
Annie Clark, the enigmatic mind behind St. Vincent, now has four albums under her belt, and each have filled some sort of chasm in…
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: 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…