"Manic" is Halsey dropping the facade.

The third studio album by pop singer-songwriter Halsey, Manic, finds her dropping this persona she created at the beginning of her career to give us a deeply reflective narrative with a switch up sonically.

"Standing now in the mirror that I've built myself" are the first words Halsey sings in the first track "Ashley" a song dealing with the existential battle of her having built this persona that ultimately gets ... read more

"hopeless fountain kingdom" finds Halsey struggling with love.

2 years after "Badlands" release, Halsey came back with another "concept" album, or at least that's what she is trying to tell us. Where "Badlands" used the concept of a "post-apocalyptic desertic world" to try and settle the sound and themes of the album and in my opinion, it didn't work all the time, "hopeless fountain kingdom" now tries to use "Romeo ... read more

"BADLANDS" is Tumblr at its peak.

Halsey embarks on a dark synthpop and alternative journey that perfectly captures what it was like to be a chronically online teenager during the mid-2010s. It's the perfect balance between the edgy, careless persona and the "deep" enough lyrics to be able to post them on your board, and if you can get into this frame of mind there's nothing bad about it.

The opening track "Castle" transports us to the concept world ... read more

"Blond(e)" is timeless".

There's not much to say about this album anymore, It's an essential must-listen and a profound listening experience that makes it one of the best albums of our time, and it is considered that by Apple Music. From the first seconds of "Nikes" we get transported to a deeply personal but universal storyline that Frank tells during the whole album.

"Nikes" is such an amazing opening track, it immediately transports you to ... read more

Dance Fever is a cathartic exploration of life.

Piggybacking off of the songwriting style of her last album "High as Hope", Florence comes back more full of life and is now ready to continue exploring her desires and the fears and struggles that may accompany them.

"I am no mother, I am no bride, I am king" Florence sings in the opening track, King, a song dealing with the expectation of women having children, her desire to keep her career going but secretly wanting to ... read more

"High as Hope" is pure and raw emotion.

While Florence's ´previous album dealt with themes of heartbreak and love, "High as Hope" deals with Florence's deeper and darker demons in a more sentimental, personal, and emotional way. This project for Florence explored pure and raw emotion, showcasing a more soft and controlled side of the band that showcased Florence's songwriting ability, which helped us connect to her more emotionally.

The soft and ... read more

"How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful" feels like the soundtrack to the hero's journey.

Four years after the release of "Ceremonials," Florence outdid herself with "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful," an album that takes you through a journey of self-discovery, heartbreak, and healing. All of this while Florence delivers one of the best vocal performances I've ever heard. The production also helps create this mystique, earthy, and celestial aura around her ... read more

*REVIEW NUMBER 100 AND I'M SO GLAD IS THIS ALBUM*

"Ceremonials" is a second helping of the Florence formula, but this time, they are more confident in its delivery.

Two years after her debut album Lungs, which dealt with themes of love and life struggles viewed from a positive lens, Florence and the Machine released "Ceremonials." While not straying far from these same themes, this album is much more confident in its production choices and vocal performances.

Where ... read more

"Lungs" is pure 2000s Indie-Pop.

Florence + The Machine's debut album, "Lungs," is a remarkable example of combining Florence's powerful, ethereal, and almost sacred vocals with an exquisite blend of Baroque Pop and Pop Rock. This fusion results in folk-inspired arrangements accompanied by deep, uplifting, playful, and sometimes edgy lyrics, creating a beautiful soundtrack worthy of any movie.

The masterful layering of sound, including multiple strings and ... read more

"Rumours" by Fleetwood Mac is undeniably a timeless pop-rock album.

This album was created during a period when the band faced internal conflicts, which are now widely known: breakups, divorces, and the ups and downs in their friendships. I'm not saying that artists have to suffer for them to create amazing pieces of art, but I am thankful for the problems that the band went through so that we could have this album.

The album hits great heights that are widely known to the ... read more

"TURN OFF THE LIGHT" is a classic and a must-have for Halloween!

A Halloween theme mixtape is what some people would call "niche" or a market grab and while it is those things it also enhances the way this album works. A pure instrumental song with knives?! Sign me up! A song interpolating "Carol of the Bells" and giving it a bloody, spooky, and camp twist?!?! Show it to me, Rachel!!! Yeah, the production is pure Electropop to the ears with not that much ... read more

"CAPRISONGS" is Twigs' most fun, catchy, and playful project to date.

A little over two years after her critically acclaimed LP "Magdalene," which dealt with the struggles of public scrutiny and racism, Twigs is back with "CAPRISONGS," a mixtape that is both bubbly and deeply emotional when it needs to be. In "CAPRISONGS," Twigs embarks on a journey of emotions as she regains her confidence, self-worth, and happiness all while she goes through ... read more

"MAGDALENE" is a biblically-accurate story of a woman taking back control of her narrative.

Five years after her last project "LP1" was released, we got "Madalene". "LP1" was a great introduction project to who Twigs is as an artist, she offered us a helping of her unique falsettos, harmonies, and a masterful grasp on the Electronic/R&B/Art-Pop genres and how to mix them so perfectly, all accompanied by a deep, thoughtful and personal storyline of ... read more

"M3LL155X" offers a bold reinterpretation of FKA Twigs' musical style.

A year after the release of "LP1," which highlighted Twigs' delicate, falsetto voice paired with haunting and intricate production, we received "M3LL155X," or simply, Mellissa. This project continues to showcase her captivating lyrics and vocals but introduces more industrial and deconstructed club elements. These new elements complement her straightforward singing voice, ... read more

"LP1" is an amazing introduction project from Twigs.

After previous projects "EP1" and "EP2" FKA Twigs came to her first full LP with a real sense of self for her music sonically, an electronic, art-pop, R&B dream, that she pairs up with lyrics of self-doubt and vulnerability for being an up-and-coming musician after being a professional dancer for many years.

One of this album's main driving points is how Twigs and her collaborators fuse elements from ... read more

"EP2" by FKA Twigs showcases how ethereal her voice and melodies can sound.

FKA Twigs builds upon her previous EP, further exploring electronic, art pop, and R&B through minimal production that highlights her voice as the central focus and driving force of her sound. She continues to refine her style while experimenting with new techniques and accompanies this musical journey with profound lyrics that captivate the listener. Not that different from her previous EP, in terms of ... read more

"EP1" is the first introduction to who Twigs is as a musician and shows the seeds of her future.

This debut project by Fka Twigs is a stunning debut that combines R&B/Electronic sounds with her ethereal and haunting vocals. The production is fairly minimalistic and doesn't feel empty, showcasing her unique ability to merge genres. Tracks like "Ache" highlight her stunning and almost haunting voice, while the industrial beat keeps going on a loop, showcasing her ... read more

"Fifth Harmony" represents the group's final effort to release an album after losing a member, and they truly deliver this time.

Still trying to capitalize on the Tropical House trend of the mid-2010s, Fifth Harmony presents their most focused, cohesive, and well-produced album to date. From the actual harmonies to the reggae and R&B influences throughout most of the album, the girls have found the sound that best complements their voices. They showcased each member's ... read more

"7/27" represents an improvement for the girl band, but it still falls short in the deeper cuts.

Fifth Harmony's sophomore album aims to embrace the tropical house trend of the time. This approach gives the album a cohesive sound that complements their carefree and danceable lyrics. However, it fails to keep the listener engaged throughout. By the middle of the album, the songs begin to feel repetitive. While it's understandable not to expect innovation from an album's ... read more

"Reflection" is a dated listening experience, that while not bad, you just can't ignore the cash-grab, trying to relate to the young audience this album is pandered to.

"Swipe my card, then I do the Nae Nae"—what does that even mean? I understand the reference, but I can't help rolling my eyes at these lyrics. They never made sense to my younger self, but I enjoyed them bc of the trends and relevance of the time, but now they just feel empty and outdated. ... read more