mrjaywem

As an album, it's one of the few of the last few years where you cannot judge it track-by-track as you will be missing the entire picture of what Raye is trying to accomplish. It's a grand, over-the-top, risky, project that is more pleasant than not. It's a blend of theatrical in your face production, R&B power vocals, and under ground alt-pop. The writing feels as they are taken out from Raye's own diary, and the listener discovers a new sound that was previously with ... read more

On ‘Appalachia’ life lessons are learned, love is cherished, and coming to terms with uncertainty are all explored with minimalistic production and a breathtakingly beautiful voice. Robinson is able to narrate a setting unlike no other artist right now, and does so in such a humbling way without really feeling forced nor out of place. Her writing comes across so naturally across all ten tracks on this album.

“Hymn for the Unholy” feels motivating, and inspirational. ... read more

Bruno Mars’ new album may not reinvent the wheel, or offer any experimentation that explores new sounds or lyrical content. However, Mars’ proves there is no need to change a formula that works well when the end result is still a perfectly polished project that feels mostly consistent, a breezy listen, and feels true to his overall brand.

The album opens with ‘Risk it All’ which really lives up to the title of the album and sets the tone for what the listener will hear ... read more

For those who have listened to Musgraves since 'Same Trailer, Different Park' it will be a return to form. For those who only begun listening to Musgraves after 'Golden Hour' came out, it may be a very different sound from her previous three albums.

On 'Middle of Nowhere' it feels as though Musgrave is finally at a place where she is not chasing others to find happiness but rather accepting that life is a mixed bag and one must take the good days with the bad. It ... read more