By Julia Sheth Arts Editor Unoriginal and over-the-top, this years Grammys – the most watched music awards show – proved to be a disappointment. Although there were a few engaging stand-out performances, the Grammys failed […]
In “Time,” singer Mikkey Ekko demonstrates promising vocal performance but fails to impress listeners with mediocre production and bland songs. Despite a few moderately enjoyable tracks, the album is weak overall as it suffers from both monotonous beats and unfitting instrumentals.
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The Decemberists form an ironic purgatory throughout their new album, “What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World.” The band’s signature whimsical, folksy attitude is still apparent in the latest release, yet it lacks the depth shown in its previous work. “What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World” exhibits a safe middle ground for the Decemberists.
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“Fashion Week” is a major departure from Death Grips’ normal style as the group experiments with new electronic genres and live instruments with no vocals for a unique soundtrack experience.
Following their breakup last year, punk-rap trio drummer Zach Hill, producer Andy Morin and singer MC Ride of Death Grips promised to release the second half of their two-part album, “Jenny Death,” by the end of 2014. After the new year began with no album to show for it, fans wondered if the final half would ever be released.
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“A Better Tomorrow” showcases a few standout songs that reflect the Wu-Tang’s old school roots. However, as a whole, the album is a combination of producer/member RZA overpowering the group’s classic, beloved style with a new, overworked sound. Any loyal listener of Wu-Tang will still enjoy the traces of traditional, raw talent found in the album, but ultimately the aftertaste is disappointing.
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As Killer Mike and El-P’s sophomore album, “Run the Jewels 2” is an impressive feat, as the pair tries new styles, gains tonal consistency and successfully incorporates aspects of rock into their production.
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Ben Howard’s sophisticated instrumental skills, melodic voice and poetic lyrics capture the true art of a solo performance and provide a darker contrast to his previous work. While some of his tracks are slow and become dull, it is hard to deny the genius behind “I Forget Where We Were.” […]
Although the visual elements in Lorde’s show evoked mixed results, her naturally talented vocal performance and stage presence were engaging, providing an unforgettable concert experience in the mystical setting of the tree-lined Greek Theatre.
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While there are a few notable tracks, “This is All Yours,” as a whole, is a disappointment. While the band Alt-J does somewhat embrace its old sound, which relies heavily on electronic synths, it fails to be as enticingly catchy as their previous work. The only tracks that succeed in bringing back the band’s tried-and-true rhythm are unfortunately not enough to save the album from the forgettable, newly created sound Alt-J focuses on throughout the album.
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“El Pintor” is a testament to Interpol’s ability to create dreary atmosphere with personal lyrics that demonstrate the band’s more emotional side, overcoming a couple weak tracks to create some of the band’s best work. […]
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