Album Review: Mika, “The Boy Who Knew Too Much” (2009)

I fell in love with British singer-songwriter, Mika, from the moment I heard his first album in 2007.  Mika’s debut CD was based around the idea that he was going to be a pop artist, but not the standard one on the radio.  He wrote…

Album Review: Taylor Swift, “Red” (2012)

I have a very strange, love/hate relationship with Taylor Swift.  I generally don’t want to like her music, but sometimes I find myself bobbing my head along to one of her songs on the radio.  I hate that she blatantly bashes all of her exes…

Album Review: Charlotte Church, “Tissues And Issues” (2005)

Growing up is hard enough without doing it in front of millions of people.  For Charlotte Church, who started performing music at just eleven years old, growing up in the spotlight was incredibly hard.  The Welsh-born classical singer started off her career being known for…

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: 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…

Album Review: Katy Perry, “Teenage Dream” (2010)

I don’t really *get* Katy Perry or why she’s so famous.  It’s not that I dislike her- I just don’t understand what the big fuss is about her.  What’s so great about her music?  It’s stereotypical pop.  Why do people like her?  She’s never said…

Album Review: Christina Aguilera, “Bionic” (2010)

Was it really more than ten years ago that Christina Aguilera debuted with “Genie in a Bottle?” The worst part is that I clearly remember the first time I heard her songs on the radio, or the first time I saw the “Genie in a…