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"Her work is so alluring I’ve found it difficult to shift from her music to something else. I feel stuck inside the story of this preacher’s daughter. I believe this track is about her struggle with God and the difficulties of fitting in with her religious community. Everything will be okay if they just drag her out by the back of her ankles to the church." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Religious trauma & resonant melodies: Unpacking Ethel Cain’s “Preacher’s Daughter”

Daniela Garofalo November 3, 2022

https://open.spotify.com/album/3WmujGwOS0ANHkJRnMH6n8?si=YSR4Y4UfSAWMHFLW9gmV1w Ethel Cain’s “Preacher’s Daughter” is a concept album — a story told by a girl who exists in an afterlife...

"The tracks, “Anti-Hero,” “You’re On Your Own Kid,” and “Labyrinth” are as soul-crushing as they sound. They bring a sense of reality and sadness to her life." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Taylor Swift’s “Midnights”: A Journey through the Lavender Haze

Daniela Garofalo October 26, 2022

https://open.spotify.com/album/151w1FgRZfnKZA9FEcg9Z3?si=QSCCamoeRvW6pl9UsIUkwg Last fall, Swifties were in a state of grace with the re-release of “Red.” However, on Oct. 20, Taylor Swift released...

"My takeaway from “The Tipping Point” is twofold: a sense of gratitude for this album as well as a pleasant surprise at how much I enjoy it." Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Tears for Fears Find Their Balance with “The Tipping Point” in their First Album in 18 Years

Amber Bertino March 9, 2022

https://open.spotify.com/album/6xKxlHD3mWkKoMtl3ZVyLt?si=s-P4AjOcROmBDeNBWC4lOg After 18 years, British pop veterans Tears for Fears have returned with a new album, and it was worth the wait.  “The...

"The true attraction of "Red (Taylor’s Version)” was the expanded version of the already epic breakup song, “All Too Well” and the re-recording of the shortened version." Arts & Entertainment / Al Harmon.

Swifties rejoice: Exploring the emotional rollercoaster of “Red (Taylor’s Version)”

Elizabeth Jasek November 17, 2021

https://open.spotify.com/album/6kZ42qRrzov54LcAk4onW9?si=ixhAeQbURoi6wgAawKBThw The anticipation of Nov. 12 has been killing every Swiftie in the nation and when the date finally arrived, my...

"The duo taps into a lot of genres here, rap being one of them, as Anderson delivers some boastful lines with a venomous rhythm against the backdrop of a deliciously overpowering beat." Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Bruno Mars & Anderson Paak deliver excellence with “An Evening With Silk Sonic”

Owen O’Brien November 17, 2021

https://open.spotify.com/album/0S0r2RFucaW9kVjBtcBOV1?si=eGFolsLFRQqw9EJMOnDOtQ When I reviewed Kanye West’s “Donda,” I said to myself that it was most likely the album of the year and that...

"The album gets its name from her mother Dawn and is a direct outgrowth of the years following her mother's death. YEBBA cuts through her trauma over 38 minutes and 54 seconds of lush jazz and rhythm and blues-infused pop, finishing with a cathartic ending of the happy memories spent with her mother." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

YEBBA’s Debut Album, “Dawn” is a Masterclass in Musicianship

Max Adams September 21, 2021

https://open.spotify.com/album/3CogjJSvRqbIQuNJVR2JcP?si=K4f3zYKsRTOnFiHIuriKIg Abbey Elizabeth Smith, otherwise known as YEBBA, released her debut album “Dawn” on Sept.  10.  The singer-songwriter...

"I can not possibly overstate how great of a songwriter this guy is. He can put out a chart-topping single in his sleep at this point. It has been banger after banger, basically non-stop since Old Town Road." Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Lil Nas X’s Debut Album “Montero” Thrives Artistically, but With One Glaring Flaw

Owen O’Brien September 21, 2021

https://open.spotify.com/album/2Hjcfw8zHN4dJDZJGOzLd6?si=spTRN_6_TVS45viQAxHQcg It’s indisputable that Lil Nas X is the most entertaining figure in popular culture right now.  He has a perfect...

"Many fans were concerned that Lorde’s new subdued sound was an indication of the artist losing her edge that made so many fall in love with her back in 2013 with her release of “Pure Heroine." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Why does Lorde’s album “Solar Power” thrive melodically but feel tone-deaf?

Mary Millar September 13, 2021

https://open.spotify.com/album/1lDMJQcBCttCroFPkNHtN7?si=HXpBv138Qva2Own1Vu91qQ&dl_branch=1 After a four-year break, Lorde fans around the world rejoiced at the release of her newest album, “Solar...

"The album’s title -- “DONDA" -- and the cover -- a plain black square -- were what tipped me off to this, at first. Kanye had referenced his mother plenty of times in his music in the past, but this is the first time she’s been featured -- front and center. She is the sole muse this time around." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Kanye West Invites us to Join him on the Road to Recovery on “DONDA”

Owen O’Brien September 13, 2021

https://open.spotify.com/album/340MjPcVdiQRnMigrPybZA?si=VzHMgOXqSxySqTKaRWT-XQ&dl_branch=1 Roughly 14 years ago, Donda West—Kanye West’s mother—died in Marina Del Rey, California, at 58...

"It is a rare gift to come across an album without a single bad song on it, but with a song list that successfully juggles such a dizzyingly broad spectrum of thematic devices, rhythmic and stylistic techniques, and moods, not a single bad song comes to mind." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

BROCKHAMPTON’s Long-Awaited “ROADRUNNER: NEW LIGHT, NEW MACHINE” Doesn’t Disappoint

Alex Rossen April 14, 2021

https://open.spotify.com/album/6sPcgDto5EI6EBPc2jhDC7?si=abP1H8vIStuBbEhO1Xu_jw Fans of hip-hop group Brockhampton were burning the midnight oil on the eve of Thursday, April 8 as they eagerly awaited...

"After a quadruple release of singles from the anticipated album over the past six months, “Justice” had already developed an R&B-centric tone for listeners, providing a deep look into Bieber’s inner emotions, before its release." Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Justin Bieber’s “Justice”: A musical odyssey through love, regret, & social justice

Skylar Moody March 24, 2021

https://open.spotify.com/album/5dGWwsZ9iB2Xc3UKR0gif2?si=hbLWudUaTqGH2EKM7ym_Xw Throughout an unprecedented year of isolation, Justin Bieber has taken to the studio to record tracks of optimism,...

"On "Little Oblivions," Baker takes plenty of risks and pushes herself out of her comfort zone on an indie rock effort that features a fuller sound than her previous records." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Julien Baker’s Self-Produced Album “Little Oblivions” is Full of Emotions

Michael Landolfi March 9, 2021

https://open.spotify.com/album/3IQRHa9iVLsGlSuVHiHZ3A?si=YwqgNZ6dQa2_tlt2GeUqEw On Feb. 26, Tennessee singer-songwriter Julien Baker released her much-anticipated third studio album “Little Oblivions.”...

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