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After 11 years since their first single, Good Kid finally releases their debut album, "Can We Hang Out Sometime?" This may seem odd until you realize that the band has been coasting off the backs of four sequential self-titled EPs. The first two EPs has some good songs on them but it was evident that by Good Kid 3, the formula for their songs was starting to wear its welcome. Madeline was an exception to this, however. Good Kid 4 specifically saw backlash for playing it too safe. Even ... read more
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Many of these indie rock/hyperpop albums are incredibly fun. Trinket shares that energy, although the execution leaves a lot to be desired. Many times, the instrumentals or the vocals get in the way of a good idea. Sometimes the mix, intentional or not, gets so messy that it’s hard to enjoy without noticing. Tracks like landslide and BURNMATERIAL have awesome instrumentals but the vocals sometimes become obnoxiously sung. Other songs like Recap : or BUMPR have an irritating instrumental ... read more
What I view as his best album, Kendrick Lamar pulls together an album that not only speaks on the injustices of racism and the exploitation of black individuals in the music industry, but also contains influences of jazz and funk that make the album not only an engaging story but also a fantastic listening experience.
FAVORITE TRACKS: WESLEY’S THEORY, FOR FREE? - INTERLUDE, KING KUNTA, INSTITUTIONALIZED, THESE WALLS, U, ALRIGHT, FOR SALE? - INTERLUDE, MOMMA, HOOD POLITICS, HOW MUCH A ... read more
Kendrick Lamar sharpens his production, lyricism, and storytelling on good kid, m.A.A.d city. The beats and hooks on the more hype songs on this album are catchy and the more narrative cuts are engaging and feature smart lyrics from Lamar.
FAVORITE TRACKS: SHERANE A.K.A MASTER SPLINTER’S DAUGHTER, BITCH DON’T KILL MY VIBE, BACKSEAT FREESTYLE, THE ART OF PEER PRESSURE, MONEY TREES, POETIC JUSTICE, M.A.A.D CITY, SWIMMING POOLS (DRANK), SING ABOUT ME I’M DYING OF THIRST, ... read more
Section.80 has some issues with songwriting and hooks, but the lyrics, concept, and song ideas that Kendrick Lamar displays early on show a great proof of concept that Lamar will continue to build on.
FAVORITE TRACKS: A.D.H.D, KUSH & CORINTHIANS, HIIIPOWER, BLOW MY HIGH (MEMBERS ONLY), F*CK YOUR ETHNICITY, HOL’ UP, RIGAMORTUS, POE MANS DREAMS (HIS VICE)
LEAST FAVORITE TRACK: NO MAKE UP (HER VICE)
It may be a bit too long, but Hurry Up Tomorrow is the most cinematic project from The Weeknd.
FAVORITE TRACKS: CRY FOR ME, TAKE ME BACK TO LA, NIAGARA FALLS, OPEN HEARTS, WITHOUT A WARNING, I CAN’T WAIT TO GET THERE, TIMELESS, BAPTIZED IN FEAR, SÃO PAULO, DRIVE, WAKE ME UP
LEAST FAVORITE TRACK: REFLECTIONS LAUGHING
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60-69 - Alright
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