Review: album

“Last Night On Earth” is by no means terrible; in fact, it is a well-executed and enjoyable album. But when considering it as a work of art or a creative musical statement, it falls short. […]

The Dropkick Murphys delivers an angry Irish passion on the new album “Going Out of Style.” This concept album both delves into the lives of the members and appeals to fans with powerful and emotional punk. […]

“The King of Limbs” is a return to form for Radiohead after the somber (and boring) “In Rainbows.” It manages to relax but never bore. With hypnotic, otherworldly hues drifting through every song, “The King of Limbs” is sometimes haunting and often starkly beautiful. […]

Taking the time to compile a confident third album is normal for a band in the Cold War Kids’ position, but the circumstance rarely results in such a pronounced shift in tone and mood such as happened with their third album. […]

Under the name Iron & Wine, singer-songwriter Samuel Beam expounds upon the sound established on his 2007 album, “The Shepherd’s Dog,” with his 2011 effort, “Kiss Each Other Clean.” The release, far different from his earlier work, features unrestrained instrumentation and refined pop melodies. […]

“Showroom of Compassion” is a depature from CAKE’s typical sound of McCrea’s harshly monotonous half-speaking voice and the band’s distorted guitar riffs. It adds elements such as vocal tonality, new instruments and more comcal themes to create an album that, while repetitive at points, is a unique and interesting addition to the CAKE discography. […]

Georgia hip-hop artist T.I. released his seventh studio album, “No Mercy,” on Dec. 7. This creative 20-track album features a host of producers and rivals 2008’s “Paper Trail.” […]

Deadmau5 was a high school dropout, so its no surprise that his newest album “4×4=12” features a failed math equation. However, this progressive electronica musician does not fail in his music. […]

The Relationship’s self-titled debut, released on Nov. 30, is both a solid collection of relaxing pop rock songs and a great spotlight on the talents of its frontman: Brian Bell of Weezer. […]

“My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” brings listeners into Kanye West’s world by detailing the rapper’s obsessive relationship with music and lucidly, conveying his deepest struggles in life. […]