pop rock
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Queens of the Stone Age’s previous album, …Like Clockwork, was one of the best rock albums the year it came out, and arguably the band’s most downbeat and sobering release to date. But things are slated to take a poppy turn with the Mark Ronson-produced Villains, coming out
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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.
