California X hits right cords, replicating an authentic punk sound, but is still searching for right words.
Music, Arts
J. Cole’s ‘Forest Hills Drive’ Is Out Of The Woods
J. Cole’s latest ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’ is both personal and innovative as he raps about his life, his childhood, and the music industry.
Arts, Music
Smashing Pumpkins’ New Album Serves As ‘Elegy’ To Old Sound
90s icon Billy Corgan disappoints with a more synthesized sound in the new Smashing Pumpkins album.
Music, Arts
Wu-Tang Clan Yearns For ‘A Better Tomorrow’
In a disappointing follow-up to their fifth album, The Wu-Tang Clan’s repetitive ‘A Better Tomorrow’ squanders the group’s potential.
Music, Arts
‘Seeds’ By TV On The Radio Yields A Rather Fruitless Album
Despite TV on the Radio’s masterful production on ‘Seeds,’ the album is ultimately weighed down by its fallow themes.
Music, Arts
One Direction’s New Rock Record ‘Four’ Adds Up To A Hit
The boys of ‘The X-Factor’ band One Direction continue to push their sound in a mature, edgy direction with their rock-inspired record, ‘Four.’
Music, Arts
With ‘No Fixed Address,’ Nickelback Can’t Find Its Way
The infamous Nickelback returns with ‘No Fixed Address,’ another unsubstantial album that will probably still make its way onto the charts.
Arts, Music
Nick Jonas Sheds ‘Chains’ Of Disney Image With Self-Titled Album
Jonas adopts a cheap pop-artist persona for his new album in an attempt to stay relevant and shed his Disney image.
Arts, Music
Pink Floyd Takes One Last Trip On ‘The Endless River’
Pink Floyd reflects on its musical past with ‘The Endless River,’ the band’s first album in 20 years.
Music, Arts
Foo Fighters’ ‘Sonic Highways’ Covers No New Territory
Despite Foo Fighters traveling cross-country to create ‘Sonic Highways,’ the album lacks adventure and innovation.
