Category: Album
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ALBUM REVIEW: ZAYN – Mind of Mine
Former One Direction member hits out with a mediocre debut lacking in creativity or charm Is it a criminal offence to leave a boy-band and not have to follow it up with a solo effort? At the age of 23, Zayn Malik probably has less of an inkling to settle down in a nice bungalow in the…
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ALBUM REVIEW: Macklemore + Ryan Lewis – This Unruly Mess I’ve Made
Hip hop chart toppers deliver a divisive release that goes off with a whimper rather than a bang. Just as Kendrick Lamar is the golden child of Hip Hop who can do no wrong in the eyes of many, Macklemore is the polar opposite: a man that receives a lot of flack and whose name…
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ALBUM REVIEW: Horse Jumper of Love – Horse Jumper of Love
While the mention of horses brings an expectation of fast, strong and majestic, Boston slow rock trio Horse Jumper of Love have done quite the opposite on their self-titled debut. While it may pack the same strength and resilience of a stallion, the band’s songs seem to enjoy wallowing in their dreary, distorted mess of…
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ALBUM REVIEW: Kendrick Lamar – untitled unmastered.
An out of nowhere release from Compton rapper Kendrick Lamar results in one of the most enjoyable listens of 2016 2015 belonged to Kendrick Lamar. In a year full of police brutality and heated politics, To Pimp A Butterfly stood out as the jazz drenched perspective of a man from Compton who has witnessed…
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ALBUM REVIEW: Yung Lean – Warlord
Internet icon, nostalgia enthusiast and rapper Yung Lean releases his second LP that takes baby steps towards progression. Warlord by Yung Lean | Release Date: 25th Feb 2016 | Label: Year0001 Ask someone what internet celebrities they know and they’re more than likely to mention your typical…
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Kanye West – The Life Of Pablo ALBUM REVIEW
YEEZY SEASON APPROACHING An album as lazy and messy as it is pristine and beautiful, Kanye follows up his 2013 LP Yeezus with less chicago drill and more ego fueled quips and tongue in cheek humour. FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/blinkclyro?lang=e… LIKE ME ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/blinkclyro/?
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IOU Review: January 2016
A new segment where I’ll be taking a look at any albums and singles I’ve missed over the month. Want something reviewed? Let me know via twitter. Savages – Adore Life There’s no easy way to address the elephant in the room when it comes to reviewing Savages latest album: this isn’t the same band we’re…
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Mystery Jets – Curve Of The Earth ALBUM REVIEW
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFpvsFzo970 Staples of indie rock Mystery Jets return with a new psychedelic heavy sound but is it any good? FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/blinkclyro?lang=e… LIKE ME ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/blinkclyro/?…
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Basement – Promise Everything ALBUM REVIEW
After a two year hiatus and teasing us with singles, Basement return with a third album full of melodic rock, gritty guitars and sublime vocal performances.
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Bloc Party – Hymns ALBUM REVIEW
Hymns has Bloc Party with new members, new influences and a new sound. Real question: is it any good?
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