Album Review: Fiona Apple, “The Idler Wheel…” (2012)
When I heard Fiona Apple was releasing a new album in 2012, my first thoughts were, “I’m not going through a breakup! How will I relate to her new music?!”
Music Reviews
Album Review: Ed Sheeran, “+” (2011)
I wasn’t really watching Ed Sheeran’s music video because I was a fan of his music- I was just curious to see Rupert Grint (of the Harry Potter films) star in it. But after a few minutes of the Lego House music video, I was paying…
Album Review: Linkin’ Park, “Hybrid Theory” (2000)
Man, I had a lot of rage when I was fourteen. I’m not really sure what I had to be angsty about, really: I still lived at home with my mom, didn’t have to pay any bills, didn’t have to work, and I don’t even recall…
Album Review: Imogen Heap, “Speak For Yourself” (2005)
I hadn’t heard of Imogen Heap until I saw the movie, Garden State. It was then that I fell in love with the Londoner’s selection on the soundtrack- “Let Go”- which was actually a song from her band, Frou Frou. I was instantly enthralled with the band’s ambient, sythnpop…
Album Review: Lily Allen, “It’s Not Me, It’s You” (2009)
My motives behind listening to specific music differs from day to day. Sometimes, I listen to music because I want to get wrapped up in the lyrics. Sometimes, I listen to an album simply because it makes me want to dance. Other times, I listen…
Album Review: Justin Timberlake, “The 20/20 Experience Part 1” (2013)
For a while there, I thought Justin Timberlake might be done making music. I mean, he already had a successful run as the lead singer of one of the world’s most popular boybands. He’s the winner of of six Grammy Awards and even four Emmy Awards….
Album Review: The Temper Trap, “The Temper Trap” (2012)
From the moment I heard the song, Sweet Disposition in 2009, I knew I’d love The Temper Trap. The Australian indie-rock band had that perfect combination of lush melodies, alluring vocals, and unforgettable lyrics. The group, made up of lead singer, Dougy Mandagi, bassist, Jonathan Aherne, Toby…
Album Review: Muse, “The 2nd Law” (2012)
English rock band, Muse, has been around since 1999. I first got turned onto the band around 2008, but have gone back to familiarize myself with the rest of their catalog and have subsequently seen the band explore a number of musical styles since then.
Album Review: Janet Jackson, “The Velvet Rope” (1997)
It’s really funny to look back at some of the music I listened to when I was younger. The majority of it was pop music- pop princesses and boybands were the rage when I was tweleve- but there were a few electic oddballs thrown in…
Album Review: Katharine McPhee, “Unbroken” (2010)
The name Katharine McPhee probably means very little to you now, though in 2005, she was known for being that year’s runner up on American Idol (she lost to grey-haired crooner, Taylor Hicks). I was a fan of McPhee, rooted for her during the season…