November 22, 2024

Kooks evolve with “Listen”

September 19, 2014 La Vista 0

With a surprising, yet memorable sound, The Kooks’ new album, “Listen,” explores a unique dimension of British pop-rock rarely seen in modern music. While risky to try something new in the music industry, The Kooks successfully uses its mix of modern sound and classic style. The band has taken on a new musical challenge but manages to preserve its old-school mentality, making “Listen” a phenomenal album. […]

Lilly Allen’s “Sheezus” bores

May 28, 2014 La Vista 0

“Sheezus” is overwhelmingly pop as Allen has strayed from her cool catchy persona. The boring new sound is unsatisfactory due to lack of depth and tremendous style change for Allen. She deprives Allen fans of her original style. […]

“The Acoustic Sessions” delivers

May 5, 2014 La Vista 0

Que the guitar. With “The Acoustic Sessions,” an acoustic blend of songs by Cody Simpson, released on November 19, the sound really gives off an acoustic, home-recorded sound feeling as Simpson strips down to the basics. […]

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