The State of the Album

Albums are the musician's artistic statement to the world as well as the soundtracks to our lives. But is the album nearing the end of its relevancy in today's music market? According to an article from The Guardian, it is only a matter of time before the album is rendered a relic of music culture. …

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David Archuleta Begin

Album Review: David Archuleta’s “BEGIN”

Even though he's currently on a hiatus from music to fulfill a Mormon mission, David Archuleta's presence continues to be felt amongst his devoted fanbase. As a token of his thanks, Archuleta recorded BEGIN., an inspirational album comprised of nine cover songs and one original track ("Broken"), to tide his loyal supporters over until his …

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Carrie Underwood Blown Away

Album Review: Carrie Underwood’s “Blown Away”

Consider me "Blown Away" by Carrie Underwood's latest album! The reigning princess of Country music infuses a little bit of a pop-rock into the darker, more-attitude filled songs ("Blown Away", "Two Black Cadillacs", "Good Girl") while maintaining a traditional country sound into the nostalgic tracks ("Thank God for Hometowns", "Forever Changed"). And then there are …

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Album Review: Tyler Hilton’s “Forget The Storm”

Tyler Hilton's "Forget the Storm" has finally arrived! The highly anticipated album features ten tracks that showcase Tyler's 'southern rock meets California country' vibe to the best of its ability. My favourite track, "Kicking My Heels" has the most infectious chorus that I've heard in a while, and the bridge is breathtakingly beautiful. 1. Kicking …

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