HAIM’s sophomore effort ‘Something to Tell You’ is a testament to transparency
Nazareth Izada/Contributing Writer After a long four years since their debut “Days Are Gone,” critically revered band of sisters HAIM return with “Something to Tell…
Album Reviews
Vince Staples tackles transience on ‘Big Fish Theory’
Nazareth Izada/Contributing Writer Vince Staples follows his highly-acclaimed 2015 release Summertime ‘06 with Big Fish Theory, a dance-influenced, club-banging attack on the transience of fame…
Lorde’s ‘Melodrama’ highlights heartbreak and maturity
Nazareth Izada/Contributing Writer With four years since her debut “Pure Heroine,” Lorde returns with “Melodrama,” a brilliant album that embraces all the highs and lows…
Big Thief’s ‘Capacity’ unveils complexity of intimacy
Carina Vo/Contributing Writer Photo albums are usually meant to preserve the good – blurred polaroids of early birthdays, pictures of the first family dog, semi-faded…
SZA embraces vulnerability on her debut album
Nazareth Izada/Contributing Writer Alternative R&B songwriter SZA, born Solána Rowe, finds strength and control within vulnerability on her long-awaited debut “Ctrl”. “Ctrl” is an exploration…
Sylvan Esso infiltrates the music scene with new album
Martha Perez-Mendez/Staff Writer A simplistic ode to electronic music, Sylvan Esso has infiltrated the music scene gracefully within the past few years. Composed of a…
Paramore’s new album is a breath of fresh air
Melanie Cruz/Contributing Writer After almost four years away from the charts, Paramore breaks their previous musical mold with a successfully executed, synth-filled, alternative rock direction…
‘More Life’ album falls into ‘a wall of shallow mediocrity’
“More Life” has me thinking that Drake needs to take more time off from making songs. The playlist is comprised of many songs I will dunk, Shaq-style, straight into the recycle bin by the week’s end.
Marian Hill’s new album takes the over mainstream scene
Throughout 2016, Marian Hill released singles leading up to their debut album “ACT ONE.” The album, which was released in June, hadn’t been noticed until now.
‘Train’ needs to ‘dig deep for their roots’
Overall, the album seems forced into the pop mainstream world. While there are a few standout tracks, namely “Drink Up” and “You Better Believe,” Train needs to come back strong and dig deep in for their roots.