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  • Aug 24 Album Reviews

    Louis Cole - Time

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    Despite Louis unapologetically wearing his influences on his sleeve, Time is a solid addition to the Brainfeeder catalog.

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  • Aug 23 Album Reviews

    Ariana Grande - Sweetener

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    Sweetener may be a Top 40 album through and through, but it’s somewhat elevated by some quality production and Ariana Grande’s consistently strong vocal performances.

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  • Aug 22 Album Reviews

    Mitski - Be the Cowboy

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    Be the Cowboy is arguably Mitski’s most mature release, but most of the songs feel like a faint breeze.

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  • Aug 21 Album Reviews

    Young Thug - Slime Language

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    Slime Language is an unadventurous outing for Thugger and an unimpressive showcase of YSL’s roster.

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  • Aug 20 2018

    YUNOREVIEW: August 2018

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    The magical monthly segment where Anthony briefly touches down on a gauntlet of albums he didn’t get a chance to review this past month.

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  • Aug 17 Album Reviews

    Iglooghost - Clear Tamei / Steel Mogu

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    Clear Tamei and Steel Mogu deepen the sound and lore of Iglooghost, though hopefully his next full-length album will do so to a greater extent.

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  • Aug 16 Album Reviews

    Trippie Redd - Life's a Trip

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    Life’s a Trip has some surprisingly beautiful highlights, but Trippie Redd’s lyrics, song structures, and vocal consistency are still lacking overall.

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  • Aug 15 Album Reviews

    HMLTD - Hate Music Last Time Delete

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    While the trap-goth direction of “Pictures of You” could use some work, this debut EP solidifies HMLTD as one of the most promising post-punk groups out right now.

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  • Aug 14 Album Reviews

    Nicki Minaj - Queen

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    Nicki Minaj still has her energy, technical ability, and sharp lyricism going for her, but too often on Queen these are drowned out by generic production and horrid features.

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  • Aug 13 Album Reviews

    Valee - GOOD Job, You Found Me

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    Valee doesn’t come through with a single flow worth stealing on his latest EP.

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