The year is very young, but this is the best album I have heard thus far. it’s a folksy tinged bluesy rompe through a field of wildflowers on a moonlit summer night. The title cut is fantastic and many other tracks such as “Do You Think About Me” and “Contact High” lend credence to her resume of penning hits for the likes of John Legend, Megan Trainor, and Dolly Parton. This is a must listen!

I’m not really sure why this album is getting so many poor reviews. I found it very solid all the way through. While a few songs bleed together. It’s not at all boring or contrived as some would have you see it. I guess I listened to it at the right time for the right mood. But I found it very satisfying. While it certainly isn’t their best, songs like “Not Too Late” and “Two High” make for some good vibes. Definitely worth your while.

An impressive, well-constructed effort by American Idol season whatever winner, Phillip Phillips. The musician so nice they named him twice. Collateral is his best album and his least Dave Matthews sounding, therefore his most original and highlight his musical prowess on many levels. There’s even some jam solos that show he’s more than just a songwriter. He can shred, too! The lead track, Magnetic, is his finest cut yet. It’s a shame many will never even give this a stream. ... read more

The good news is that Underworld is better than their last album, Limitless, which contained one pop dud after another. They also give us a pinch of their classic sound with songs like “Temple” which leave me hopeful that they will return to that level of quality ear candy. The bad news is it comes in small doses. I’m holding out for hope that their next album will sound less light and fluffy.

Second Night of Summer is a catchy standout for me, but overall the album isn’t as memorable as a stroll through Dopamine. Still, there is enough here to qualify as a good time had. I just wanted it to be better.

I’ve always loved TMBG. Their last few albums have been a pleasant surprise and I Like Fun begins with an upbeat scorcher called Let’s Get This Over With, ever ironic as an opener. It also ends solidly with one of my favorite songs of recent memory called Last Wave. The innards, however, leave Something to be desired. Their genius lies in their ability to harness their quirkiness and layer each song with equivalent melodic excellence. But when it doesn’t work, like most of the ... read more

Their ability to make an album sound cohesive all the while making each song sound almost entirely different is a feat failed by many. She’s Got Guns is superb!

There were some good moments here, like the song called The Last of the Real Ones, but overall it is messy and it just felt like they were trying too hard to create a different sound.