pop rock
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One More Light is a complete and utter betrayal of everything that made Linkin Park even remotely appealing to begin with.
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Harry Styles’ solo debut falls way short of its quality singles. Also HOW IS THERE DAD ROCK ON THIS THING?
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Ed Sheeran: The motivational poster of singer-songwriters.
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Lady Gaga’s rootsier sound and image on Joanne is a welcome change of pace, though she doesn’t always commit to the new direction.
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The Red Hot Chili Peppers get a bit of their bite back on their latest album.
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CLOSING OUT CLASSICS WEEK WITH AN AMAZING ALBUM. ZIGGY STARDUST. DAVID BOWIE. ENJOY.
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The Strokes are back, following up their least impressive album with their least impressive EP.
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You could count Modern Baseball out as just another emo torchbearer, but the sharp production and songwriting on this new album for Run For Cover Records can’t be denied.
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UK pop rock outfit The 1975 returns with the most bloated pop record I’ve heard so far this year. A few decent tracks on it, tho.
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While not as stuck in the past and weakly produced as Wilson’s last full-length, Hand. Cannot. Erase. displays a similar lack of excitement when it comes to rehashing ideas from classic progressive rock albums.
