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Despite its undeniable polish and soothing elegance, the album’s disregard for Bridges’ signature nostalgia deprives it of its potential authenticity.
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With Finnerty’s characteristic witty lyricism and austere vocals, Scout shines in its simplicity and uninhibited tenderness.
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At the age of 72, the songwriting and soulful vocals that span the album are made even more impressive and elevate Browne a notch above most musicians continuing to release music from his era.
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For Free is the culmination of a decadeslong career ranging from songwriting sessions in Laurel Canyon to Woodstock performances with Neil Young.
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While the track does steadily improve throughout its runtime, “Don’t Go Yet” as a whole struggles to escape the dullness of Romance, her sophomore album.
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Released July 23, Spiral is a near-perfect masterpiece, taking the band’s genre-bending psychedelic rock sound to a new level.
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The single sounds like quintessential Maiden but is dampened due to the amalgamation of conflicting genres failing to work together.
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Sling undoubtedly cements Clairo’s lofty place within the ranks of today’s indie pop girls, proving her intricate lyricism is not to be underestimated or outshined by her catchier songs.
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Sob Rock is not a bad album; it’s an unremarkable one — the few places where Mayer does try and succeed at something new are overshadowed by the rest of the record’s stale, formulaic songs.
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“Wild Side” is the definition of a confident yet cool summer anthem that — while slow in its approach — is still catchy and confident in its lyrics and melodies.
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