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[Recent Albums Reviews] Lady Gaga, Tate McRae, Bad Bunny
Mayhem – Lady Gaga “Mayhem” rides the wave of the current ’80s dance revival trend. While the production on this album is grand, slick, and clear, it feels like Lady Gaga doesn’t...
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Hurry Up Tomorrow - The Weeknd | Album Review
Hurry Up Tomorrow is The Weeknd’s sixth studio album and the final album in his most recent trilogy. This concept album is also his last project under The Weeknd moniker. He ends his...
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15 Minutes - Sabrina Carpenter | Track Review
This past Valentine’s Day, Sabrina Carpenter put out a deluxe version of her most recent LP, Short n’ Sweet. Of all of the new songs, “15 Minutes” stood out the most to me. With ‘80s-inspired...
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The Ethical Role of Zoos In Animal Conservation and Education
An Ethical Groundwork For Zoos In this article, I’m going to lay out an ethical guideline and groundwork for why zoos are essential for animal preservation and education. When I...
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Why the Drake Era Might Be Gone
At one point in time, Aubrey Graham—more commonly known as Drake—dominated the airwaves and streaming services. You could, and still can, hear his songs on the radio, at parties, in...
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93PUNX - Vic Mensa | Album Review
This is a required listen for anyone who is a fan of the punk genre—Vic somehow takes an interesting idea, and rips it to shreds. The lyrics are cringy, the instrumentals are lazily...
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Hello! I’m James, and this is Tracks & Takes, a space where I explore the world through music and personal reflections.