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The first full Neo-Soul project I’ve ever heard and hopefully not the last. Erykah Badu proves time and time again she has the vocal talents to compete with the best in the genre, and this album is full of mellow and addicting grooves. My biggest issue is that it does feel slightly bloated especially with the several alternate versions and 58 minute run-time but individually there are no bad tracks. Regardless was a great listen and the highs are amazing, what a debut…

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Taking nothing away from the song, The Mollusk has a lot more depth than just being the album with Ocean Man on it. This is a project that doesn’t make sense until several listens in, a swirling concept album with psychedelic rock contrasted with satire and the stylings of a band trying to have fun with their art. All of the songwriting is well done and the sound is about as unique as one can get. Though I would blame no one for getting turned off by the first track, this album is worth ... read more

Arcade Fire makes its comeback with this album. It isn't a perfect piece, but it still has its great moments. As always, Arcade Fire takes influence from other genres to augment its exciting chamber pop sound, especially on some of the funkier tracks like Unconditional II or Age of Anxiety. It is not the most consistent album from Arcade Fire and comes nowhere close to the heights of Funeral or Neon Bible but The Lightning II still makes for a perfect example of what the band can ... read more

A masterpiece in modern rap/hip hop music. Kendrick brings us through an immersive experience regarding Kendrick's therapy in getting through the trauma of his past. Kendrick deals with intense themes such as abuse, racism, and grief in personal and interesting ways that makes it entertaining and emotional at the same time. The track list is full of both fun to listen to and heart-ripping songs that never feels dull. Proof that Kendrick is still on his game even after the long hiatus.

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