After releasing four records that carried a somber tone, and receiving some criticism for "Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends", they decided to revitalize their sound with a pop-influenced presentation that is boisterous with positivity. The album's narrative is a fantasy starring the soldier Mylo Xyloto, who falls in love, and together they battle against an oppressive government called "Major Minus". This is emphasized with the song "Major Minus", ... read more

This album introduced the legendary producer Brian Eno, who requested for every track to sound dissimilar. The band surely accomplished this goal, crafting the most musically diverse and consistently high-quality album of their career. The concept of this project depicts harsh imagery from the Renaissance-era, exploring themes of revolutions and war, inspired by the book "Les Misérables". Similar to The Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band", the band ... read more

After releasing two intimate records, they crafted an album that possesses a vast celestial vibe while retaining that cozy intimacy. With its ethereal ambience, reverb-soaked floaty guitar, and indescribably profound soundscape, the album successfully paints an image of the cosmos.

"What if" is an underrated ballad from the band, beginning with soft piano chords as Chris Martin sings about rejection, which can be taken in the context of romance or friendship. The song has a gorgeous ... read more

In the mid-90's, Chris Martin went to University College London to study history (he claimed in an interview that this could help him be interesting at McDonald's), where he met Jonny Buckland during orientation. They decided to create music together using the name "Pectoralz", which is a great name that they should have kept. However, after being advised to form a quartet, Guy Berryman and Will Champion joined. They proceeded to label their band "Starfish", as they needed ... read more

To commemorate the release of black midi's latest album "Hellfire", I'm going to discuss "Cavalcade" because I'm a rebel, and my devious nature feels appropriate for an album that explores many themes of rebellion such as this project. So let's quickly discuss the ingenuity of "Cavalcade" and how this is an instant classic!

A common criticism that I have seen for this band is that their music is chaotic to such a grueling extent that it can be classified as ... read more

The project starts mechanical as if we're in a factory, with "Born Under Punches (The Heat Goes On)" and "Crosseyed and Painless" displaying a looping automated guitar, echoed chirps and distorted buttons that replicate programing. "The Great Curve" has a similar effect, enhancing anxiety with quicker drumming, a chaotic chorus and two guitar solos that flow effortlessly like something has been created. The way I see it, these three songs depict societal ... read more

Apparently the song "And She Was" is about loving a girl who levitates high in the sky and you're like "no come down and be normal" and this is relatable.

"Little Creatures" replicates the playful energy of their debut and gentle funky almost-country-sounding vibes of their sophomore project. With this album, they crafted a less experimental sound as a celebration to life, love and family. "And She Was" effectively sets the table for the rest of the ... read more

When I first listened to "Speaking in Tongues", it felt relatively cold to me even though it's easily their most dance-friendly record. Perhaps I was too excited by their quirky industrial or awkward sound, thus listening to a project that's feels more 80's-pop orientated simply required a warmup. However, upon returning to this album I've realized that it exemplifies many of the Talking Head's gripping characteristics, especially as seen in "Fear of Music" and "Remain ... read more

"More Songs About Buildings and Food" encapsulates the best elements of "Talking Heads: 77" and unifies them well. The project continues to exude the quirky playful sound that defines their signature while evading the awkwardness that radiates from their debut.

This record carries more atmosphere and tension with a consistent energy. "Warning Sign" has a wonderful blend of instruments, with addictive sliding chords during the verses and a fast-paced groovy ... read more

"folklore" marks another ingenious reinvention of Taylor Swift's style, completely abandoning the glamorous pop-driven soundscapes and personalized heartbreaks of her recent releases. Crafted during the Covid-19 quarantine and influenced by various respected films such as "Rear Window" or "Marriage Story", she pursued a more narrative-driven, intimate and raw project while still retaining an unpretentious radio-friendly approach. The release of this album (along ... read more

Taylor Swift got signed by music publishers when she was just fourteen, and finished recording this debut after her first year of high school.

How does she do it??? When I was in early high school I was making cringe.

To be clear, this album is not cringe. Her vocal performance on "A Place in this World" is fantastic, and the chorus carries remarkable emotion as she sings about finding her place in the world (which is funny to hear, knowing that she's about to become one of the ... read more

I was playing "Cities" and lowkey dancing in my kitchen, then my roommate entered and started lowkey dancing with me without saying a word, and it was very cool.

"Fear of Music" allowed me to truly recognize and appreciate the input of bassist Tina Weymouth. When I first listened to this record, I focused primarily on the basslines, which is not usually my main focus upon first listen. The groove that her playing introduces to many of these tracks is truly phenomenal, ... read more

Everybody's talking about Stranger Things Season 4 introducing Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill" but what about "Psycho Killer" ??? I mean, "Psycho Killer" was only used for like 1 minute and it did not have the same sort of relevance as Kate Bush, but I mean, come on the song rocks. Also when it began playing, I somehow forgot the song?? I heard the opening bass line, and I thought to myself "That's a rad bassline this has to be played by Tina Weymouth or ... read more

I remember playing Among Us and we were wondering if somebody died and my friend exclaimed, "as Taylor Swift famously said, 'no body, no crime" and that changed my life.

"evermore" is a phenomenal sequel to "folklore", carrying an acoustic quietness that's slightly more overarching than its predecessor. Many of the tracks on "evermore" posses a raw bare-bones vulnerability that is impactful as it thematically explores the convoluted struggles of ... read more

Following the release of "reputation", Taylor Swift returns to a brighter soundscape after feeling refreshed by the support while on tour. With "Lover", you can tell that she's having fun again which is pleasant to hear.

"Cruel Summer" reintroduces a lot of the charm that worked so well for me with "1989". Co-written with the legendary St. Vincent, the song explores the idea of a curt summer romance, and how it often leaves people wishing they had ... read more

"1989" marks Taylor Swift's abandonment of her country roots to adopt digitalized pop, inspired by a lot of synth-driven 80's music. She commemorated this transition by naming the album after her birth year, as this release is like being born again.

I'm not sure if some of the singles on this record are annoying or simply overplayed, but unfortunately I'm not overly fond of "Shake It Off", "Bad Blood" and "Out of the Woods". ALTHOUGH I have to admit that ... read more

My first exposure to the Talking Heads was David Byrne's film "True Stories". My roommate showed it to me, and I went into the movie knowing nothing about the band nor the film (I didn't even know they made "Psycho Killer"). The movie's quirky presentation made me more fascinated with the band's discography than the music featured for the most part. However, there is a section in the movie where the members of the Talking Heads are in an absurd chocolate commercial while ... read more

I hate to admit that I was slightly disappointed that "New Years Day" was not a cover of the U2 song from their album "War".

This project is Taylor Swift expressing warranted frustration regarding her reputation, which got stained by the media consistently publicizing her heartbreaks and conflict. In middle school, I remember being constantly updated about her romantic status or the dispute between her and Kanye West, even though I never actively sought out this ... read more

This album is called "Naked" !! There is a song on here called "Totally Nude"?! I am sensing a pattern.

The chorus of "Totally Nude" was the first part of the album that caught my attention, as David Byrne sings a catchy melody with his signature charm. "Cool Water" is also an incredible closer, which is a song about the struggles of labourers. The song carries a bustling vibe that features some spooky guitar-work, painting the picture of exhausted ... read more

"Red" flickers between acoustic and electric elements while also frequently changing from wildly entertaining to emotional. This is reportedly a metaphor to the chaotic nature of a crumbling relationship, as life post-breakup or post-OW-this-hurt->:( has an unstable fluctuation of positive and negative emotions as we heal non-linearly.

In the track list, we have the fantastic "All Too Well", with heartbreaking lyrics and vocals that have solidified it as the ultimate ... read more