Crystal Castles Solid, but Lack Spark
The Canadian indie electronic duo Crystal Castles has graced us with a new release, their third self-titled album, otherwise known as “(III).” Crystal Castles is comprised of vocalist Alice Glass and producer and instrumentalist Ethan Kath. The duo first gained notoriety in the indie and electronic dance music community in 2008 with their self-titled debut [...]
G.O.O.D. Is Not All Good
Let’s make one thing clear: this is NOT a Kanye West album, or even a sequel to “Watch the Throne.” With that being said, it’s a little more difficult to know what to expect when listening to “Cruel Summer.” G.O.O.D. (Getting Out Our Dreams) Music is a hip-hop record label founded by Kanye West and [...]
Drake Tackles the Dark Side of Fame
GROWTH: Having risen to prestige over the past two years, Drake showcases his maturity in his album “Take Care.”
Peter Gabriel Draws ‘New Blood’
SYMPHONIC: Gabriel’s new album features orchestral reinventions of songs from his long and profilic solo career.
Switchfoot’s big ‘Vice’
FLAWED: LP8 picks up the sound of their last album, but Switchfoot doesn’t quite make it.