Recently, a few of the most devoted Church of Kanye worshippers at the Highlander gathered and discussed the career of the Lord and Savior himself, Kanye West. What emerged from that discussion was the following article. This piece is not your standard album rankings drivel, but rather an assessment. One that examines each of Kanye's solo projects in chronological order,...
“I should call my parents when I think of them / tell my friends when I love them / got too caught up in my own shit” sings the New Jersey-bred band Pinegrove, to kick off their sophomore album “Cardinal.”
This album clocks in at around 30 minutes in length with eight tracks that are jam-packed with unvarnished lyrics...
Even with the release of a long-awaited new album, it’s a little misleading to say she’s back — given that she never left. Although “ANTI” is Rihanna’s first release since 2012’s “Unapologetic,” the Barbadian songstress has remained in the spotlight, and with her latest project she proves that she has a right to.
With “ANTI,” the 27-year-old appears to be...
“My uncles had to pay the cost ... / my momma caught the gambling bug ... / my papa was behind them bars” sings the LA-bred Anderson .Paak on “The Bird,” the opening track to his most introspective and musically complete project yet. “Malibu” features 16 tracks well-tailored to Paak’s seductively stirring vocals, a more palatable contrast to the...
Rating: 4/5 Stars
The final album David Bowie released before his recent death from cancer, “Blackstar" is a representative example of his work that gives this generation a chance to experience his contributions to music. At the same time, it defies the expectations of longtime fans by, in true Bowie fashion, serving up tracks that are widely different from his...
Hip hop artist Freddie Gibbs' third studio album, "Shadow of a Doubt" is a defiant synthesis of trap music and gangster rap which come together to weave a brilliant sonic tapestry. This album has everything that makes a strong hip hop album: brilliant lyricism, venomous flow and beautifully crafted beats. While this album doesn’t necessarily surpass the genius of...
Yes, that Pope Francis.
His Holiness released the album, “Wake Up!” on November 27, just in time for the holiday season. Listeners will have some joyous sounds to stave off the haziness and regret that follows a long night of overeating and casually racist relatives on Thanksgiving. Francis’ contribution to each of the 11 tracks consists of selections from Masses,...
With credits ranging from Yeezus to FKA twigs to Bjork, the Venezuelan-born producer Alejandro Ghersi has had an unusual career, walking the line between mainstream and underground production. He’s injected his albums with his abstract style of industrial schizophrenic and glitch electronica. At first listen, Ghersi’s production seems random and twitchy, with no sense of rhyme or rhythm, yet...
Maryland-based hip hop artist Logic's second studio album "The Incredible True Story" is a lyrically heavy concept album that touches on a variety of different themes. His previous album, "Under Pressure" actually debuted at the fourth spot on the Billboard 200 and garnered much critical acclaim. In a year dominated by great hip hop albums, "The Incredible True Story"...
The highly innovative and pioneering record label Stones Throw records has put out another album in "Bad Neighbor.” This album is a collaboration between underground hip-hop artists MED and Blu, and was produced by producer Madlib, who is widely considered one of the greatest producers within the genre. Stones Throw, which has boasted legendary artists such as J Dilla,...