Album Review

Short n’ Sweet (Deluxe) – Sabrina Carpenter I’ve been putting this one off for a while, as I’ve grown to appreciate Sabrina Carpenter over the past year. Her song, 15 Minutes, on the recent deluxe, is one of my favorite ‘80s dance-pop revival songs from this past decade, and after hearing Espresso at a bar […]

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 match its style. Songs like Abracadabra and Garden of Eden showcase her ability to construct atmospheric and boundary-pushing dance songs. Abracadabra specifically has

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 album run with a grand, boisterous, and synth-heavy album. Conceptually, this LP is brilliant. The Weeknd touches on themes like death and

Che pushes the boundaries of rage, a raw and abrasive subgenre of trap. The beats go beyond the typical stripped-down saw synths, incorporating dance and digital hardcore elements. Distorted 808s blend surprisingly well with flute melodies, and Che’s boundary-pushing flows complement his use of autotune and vocal melodies. The mixing creates an atmosphere that feels

Honestly, Nevermind is Drake’s 7th studio album and one of his more “ambitious” albums to date. This project mixes elements of house, Afro-beats, and R&B, deviating from Drake’s typical pop-rap sound. Although the project has some great production, issues arise with Drake’s performance. A lot of the songs on this project feel like Drake attempted