Category: Album Reviews
Which timeless album masterpiece has permanently altered the landscape of music? Which new album has captivated me with its introspective concept and sonic innovation?
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I’ve Been Listening – Sep 16, 2024
Carole King, ‘Tapestry,’ 1971 Snow is cold, rain is wetChills my soul right to the marrowI won’t be happy ’til I see you alone again‘Til I’m home again and feeling right Carole King’s Tapestry is a landmark album that melds lyrical brilliance, compositional elegance, and intimate production to create a work of enduring significance and is my…
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I’ve Been Listening – Sep 9, 2024
The Beatles, ‘Rubber Soul,’ 1965 The Beatles’ sixth studio album, Rubber Soul, can be seen as a conceptual departure from The Beatles’ earlier works, focusing on more complex, mature themes and experimental sounds. The album title itself is a playful pun derived from a comment made by Paul McCartney about a critic describing the Rolling Stones…
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I’ve Been Listening – Sep 3, 2024
The Rolling Stones, ‘Sticky Fingers,’ 1971 Sticky Fingers marks a pivotal moment in The Rolling Stones’ illustrious career, representing a significant shift from their earlier blues-inspired sound to a more rock-oriented style. Sticky Fingers is a rich tapestry of themes that reflect the tumultuous era of the early 1970s. The album is imbued with a…
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I’ve Been Listening – Aug 28, 2024
Charli XCX, ‘BRAT,’ June 7, 2024 I think the apple’s rotten right to the coreFrom all the things passed downFrom all the apples coming beforeI split the apple down symmetrical linesAnd what I find is kinda scaryMakes me just wanna drive Charli XCX’s sixth studio album, BRAT, is a record that embraces the complexities of…
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I’ve Been Listening – Aug 22, 2024
The Beatles, ‘Revolver,’ 1966 Eleanor Rigby died in the church and was buried along with her name nobody cameFather MackenzieWiping the dirt from his hands asHe walks from the grave no one was saved The Beatles’ seventh studio album, Revolver, marks a significant departure from the Beatles’ earlier work, signaling the end of their pop…
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I’ve Been Listening – Aug 16, 2024
Alanis Morissette, ‘Jagged Little Pill,’ 1995 Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill, stands as a seminal work in the landscape of 1990s music. This album marked a significant departure from Morissette’s earlier dance-pop endeavors, showcasing a raw, unfiltered exploration of personal and emotional turmoil. Jagged Little Pill is a deeply personal album that delves into themes…
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I’ve Been Listening – Aug 10, 2024
Waxahatchee, ‘Tigers Blood,’ March 22, 2024 Waxahatchee’s sixth studio album, Tigers Blood, marks a significant evolution in Katie Crutchfield’s musical journey, blending her lo-fi indie roots with a rich alt-country sound. At its core, Tigers Blood is an exploration of resilience, nostalgia, self-reflection, and the passage of time. The album delves into the complexities of past experiences…
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I’ve Been Listening – Aug 4, 2024
Kate Bush, ‘Hounds of Love,’ 1985 And if I only couldI’d make a deal with GodAnd I’d get Him to swap our placesBe runnin’ up that roadBe runnin’ up that hillBe runnin’ up that building When Kate Bush released Hounds of Love in 1985, she charted a course that not only redefined her career but also the…
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I’ve Been Listening – July 31, 2024
Beyoncé, ‘Cowboy Carter,’ March 29, 2024 Help me, Lord, from these fantasies in my headThey ain’t ever been safe onesI don’t fellowship with these fake onesSo let’s travel to white chapels and sing hymnsHold rosaries and sing in stained-glass symphoniesCleanse me, Holy Trinity, from this marijuana smoke smell in my hair Dedicated as Act II…
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I’ve Been Listening – July 26, 2024
Interpol, ‘Turn On the Bright Lights,’ 2002 Something to saySomething to doNothing to sayWhen there’s nothing to do When Interpol’s debut album Turn On the Bright Lights was released in 2002, it emerged as a pivotal work in the post-punk revival that defined a generation of indie rock. Through a blend of 1980s post-punk influences…