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America's attempt at a Harry Style brings us another self centred project which is surprisingly a mixed bag. Mostly bringing backflips, bedazzled suits to match women's aesthetic efforts, and a massive overestimation of his vocal ability and sex appeall, Benson Boone has been making waves in the music industry, for the wrong reasons. Cringe, generic, irritating and basic are definitely words to describe parts of this album but when you look through all your grimace when listening, ... read more

The deluxe tracks read as a post-breakup response, and the bonus siren sounds adding context to the relationship falling apart. Keeping the Kid Laroi collaboration was confusing, since it now lands on the same cringe level as G-Eazy and Halsey’s “Him & I.” “TIT FOR TAT” works as a direct provocation since she knows he can’t reply, pretty standard but still hits a lil. After the “purple lace bra” copying Diet Pepsi accusations and ... read more

For the most part this album delivers exactly what you would expect: a run of generic, surface-level pop tracks aimed at preteens and casual listeners who want something in the background. Tate’s clearest inspiration since greedy has been Britney Spears, although the Pussycat Dolls feel like a closer comparison. The opening stretch is basic and at times irritating, though it does land a hazy dreamlike aesthetic.

The quality improves as the record shifts into a trap and dream-pop blend, ... read more

Online Article at: https://www.burstradio.org/burst-music-editorial/2025/12/5/the-world-of-lux-an-analysis-of-the-spiritual-and-sonical-architecture-of-rosalas-lux

I wasn’t exactly craving a new Rosalía project after Motomami failed to align with my taste due to its occasionally abrasive production. Still, the early teasers for what I assumed would be an avant garde dance track named after the German nightclub pulled me back in. The lead single ‘Berghain’ blew me away ... read more