Valentina offers twisted, distorted approach to love
The Wedding Present returns with the non-traditionalist, indie rock album Valentina.
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Rihanna revitalizes tired musical style
Rihanna’s latest album embraces a newfound provocative flair, incorporating styles ranging from techno to hip-hop.
New Glee album spreads holiday cheer
Glee’s latest Christmas album is colorless in its original numbers, but shines with contemporary takes on traditional holiday songs.
Evanescence’s self-titled album disappoints
Evanescence falls short of the thrill and innovation of Amy Lee’s former hits, and even seems to mimic older projects.
Beyoncé is back 4 more
Three years after she dropped her last album, Beyonce Knowles is back to run the music world. But her ammunition isn’t quite as strong this time. Beyoncé’s fiery return to mainstream pop music this year has been hard to ignore. From her performance during Oprah’s farewell blowout to her American Idol finale showstoppers, the Houston […]
Recent release’s new direction leads to mixed results
Part of The Thermals’ draw has always been their ability to craft quick-paced, simple, energetic and infectious pop/punk/indie/rock songs. On the band’s latest album, Personal Life, things are different. With Personal Life, for instance, the lyrics fit with the title of the album. Although previous albums were filled with political or religious commentary, most of […]