Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of Rowan University

The Whit

The Student News Site of Rowan University

The Whit

The Student News Site of Rowan University

The Whit

"The opening track “Fortnight” immediately sets the mood, as Swift calmly states “I love you, it’s ruining my life.” For her, TTPD is an eloquent tale of her experience navigating the stages of grief. " - Photo via Maryela Gallardo.

Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department”: A deep dive into heartbreak & healing

Sarah Shockey April 24, 2024

https://open.spotify.com/album/1Mo4aZ8pdj6L1jx8zSwJnt?si=lQPHnXtHQZ-jpmyItrn1gQ Familiarly, Taylor Swift once again took the world by storm with the release of her 11th studio album “The Tortured...

"Combined with Minaj’s line delivery and vocal talent, the two produce a highlight for “Pink Friday 2” while bringing old Drake back into the limelight." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

Barbz please rise: Queen Nicki Minaj reclaims her crown with her latest project “Pink Friday 2”

Sarah Shockey February 1, 2024

https://open.spotify.com/album/2bYCNZfxZrTUv1CHXkz2d2?si=LeBzC06_RsCTCvAymJk90g Wake up Barbz, Nicki Minaj is back. With the release of her fifth studio album “Pink Friday 2” 13 years after the...

"Combining Lennon’s isolated vocals with guitar and voice recordings from Harrison in 1995, both McCartney and Starr recorded instrumentation and vocals in 2022 to finish off the song, one that has been 45 years in the making." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

The Beatles’ final reunion: The Beatles reunite through AI for an emotional farewell song

Sarah Shockey November 29, 2023

https://open.spotify.com/album/2qQP2NgOoH6HqknnbpJmIk?si=UL6e-KJiSdmMpgQ4H4TRcw More than 53 years after the English rock band The Beatles broke up, they have reunited to release what is being dubbed...

After almost two decades, Panic! At the Disco's "A Fever You Can't Sweat Out" is still a gem. — Arts & Entertainment / Al Harmon

Panic! At the Disco’s “A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out”: 18 years of defying genre

Aiden Seratore October 27, 2023

https://open.spotify.com/album/2YeOhhJg3OWpN0F1VYPxtW?si=Feneavt6QpqjvsONkcLiIw Panic! At the Disco released “A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out” almost two decades ago on Sept. 27th, 2005. Their...

Shane Bagot reviews Drake's new album "For All The Dogs". Spoiler: he's not a fan. — Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

Drake’s “For All The Dogs”: A return to old Drake or more of the same?

Shane Bagot October 18, 2023

https://open.spotify.com/album/4czdORdCWP9umpbhFXK2fW?si=-HPkAB2KQsaWzaUW6HLpww On Oct. 6, Drake released his highly anticipated album "For All The Dogs." This is his eighth studio album coming after...

As the academic career comes to an end for many students, take a listen to their capstone project - Arts & Entertainment Intern / Al Harmon

College seniors’ capstone songs showcase their passion & creativity

Amber Bertino April 26, 2023

Music students at Rowan University have been releasing their senior capstone projects and other creations, showcasing the skills they have learned during their time at Rowan. These projects are part of...

"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...

"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...

"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.”...

"Perhaps her most personal and exclusive album to date, “Positions” bears no shyness in its disclosure of emotion. The album opens with the track “shut up,” one filled with angelic harmonies and delicately plucked strings." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Ariana Grande’s “Positions”: A journey of resilience & self-love

Alexia Berenger November 4, 2020

https://open.spotify.com/album/3euz4vS7ezKGnNSwgyvKcd?si=MCeHCScqT9uIGe0ALGffXw After the mayhem of mid-2020, Ariana Grande came to surprise fans nationwide by dropping yet another sensational studio...

Some of Summer 2019’s Best, Worst, and Middling Albums

Some of Summer 2019’s Best, Worst, and Middling Albums

Damon Mazer September 11, 2019

“Social Cues”- Cage The Elephant Cage the Elephant’s latest effort is frustratingly close to being great. “Social Cues” mostly underwhelms and sometimes confuses, but has moments of pure...

Load More Stories
Donate to The Whit

Activate Search
Album Review