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This week ten years ago, Vulnicura was released, which chronologically presents the gradual fallout of love to the aftermath of a breakup and eventual healing. Björk was straightforward with her emotions in these songs, as she explored topics of her partner failing to meet her needs before the breakup and mourning her, now, broken family, after. The album eventually dives into her healing journey with the help of her friends on "Atom Dance," stating the lyrics, "No one is a ... read more

Eusexua, as FKA twigs describes as "the state of being," keeps the listener hooked throughout the whole album with its irresistible melodies and captivating production. I must admit that this is usually not my cup of tea, but twigs offers tracks that goes to unexpected places and is filled with interesting elements. "Girl Feels Good" and "Perfect Stranger" were two of my favorites that I eventually downloaded, due to its great choruses and lovely melodies.

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Mac's vulnerability and openness with substance abuse and his candid thoughts during such a dark time, as he faced the ugly truths of life and the world, was all over Balloonerism. Life and death were constantly brought up in this album — from struggling with the harsh reality of life to asking "what does death feel like?"

The lyrical content and subject matter was what made the project interesting for me. It is relatable, especially for young adults navigating through ... read more

Orion Sun dives into all of the complexities of coping with heartbreak and having to face deep yearning for someone, as well as the continuous reminiscing of what once was.

The self-titled album used minimal production, and although Orion has had no problem making a bare song pleasing to listen to in the past, majority fell short on this project. A lot of the songs would have an element that I liked or had some potential, only to finish the song dissatisfied because it was missing something. ... read more