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Album Reviews

In this section, I write about albums and give recommendations where I hear they can improve.

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Counter Arts

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Stanley C.

For Part Two Of Her Trilogy, Tinashe Unleashes Her Inner Freak

A review of Tinashe’s seventh album, ‘Quantum Baby’

Mar 3

For Part Two Of Her Trilogy, Tinashe Unleashes Her Inner Freak

Mar 3

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The Riff

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Stanley C.

On Her Debut Album, Olivia O’Brien Takes Us On A Personal Journey Towards Self Love

A Review of Olivia O’Brien’s Debut Album, ‘Was It Even Real?’

Nov 24, 2023

On Her Debut Album, Olivia O’Brien Takes Us On A Personal Journey Towards Self Love

Nov 24, 2023

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ILLUMINATION

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Stanley C.

Kacy Hill Comes Into Her Sound On This Dazzling Pop Album

A Review of Kacy Hill’s Album, Simple, Sweet, and Smiling

Nov 28, 2023

Kacy Hill Comes Into Her Sound On This Dazzling Pop Album

Nov 28, 2023

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The Allure of Françoise Hardy Begins With Her Debut Album

A Review of the French Singers Debut Album, Tous Les Garçons Et Les Filles

Sep 30, 2023

The Allure of Françoise Hardy Begins With Her Debut Album

Sep 30, 2023

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ILLUMINATION

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Stanley C.

Bubblegum Pop Has Never Gone Out Of Style And This 2023 Album Is Proof

Reviewing The Richness of Pop in TWICE’s 12th EP, Ready To Be

Sep 4, 2023

Bubblegum Pop Has Never Gone Out Of Style And This 2023 Album Is Proof

Sep 4, 2023

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ILLUMINATION

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Stanley C.

Wizkid, Afrobeats, and How The Nigerian Artist Reshaped Pop Music In His Image

Exploring The Range And Impact Of The Game Changing Album From Wizkid

Aug 27, 2023

Wizkid, Afrobeats, and How The Nigerian Artist Reshaped Pop Music In His Image

Aug 27, 2023

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ILLUMINATION

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Stanley C.

The Detailed Heartache of a Scorned Lover

A Review of Right or Wrong by George Strait

Jul 18, 2023

The Detailed Heartache of a Scorned Lover

Jul 18, 2023

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ILLUMINATION

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Stanley C.

Anderson Takes Us Down A Gloomy World On Bright Red

A Review of the Performance Artist’s 5th studio album

May 8, 2023

Anderson Takes Us Down A Gloomy World On Bright Red

May 8, 2023

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The Mystical Tales Continue

A Review of Taylor Swift’s album, Evermore

Jan 20, 2022

The Mystical Tales Continue

Jan 20, 2022

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The Riff

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Stanley C.

There Is Little That The Thin White Duke Doesn’t See

A Review of David Bowie’s album, Station to Station

Apr 26, 2022

There Is Little That The Thin White Duke Doesn’t See

Apr 26, 2022

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The Riff

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Stanley C.

Out of Destruction, Comes a New Form

A Review of Ruston Kelly’s Album, Shape & Destroy

Jul 4, 2022

Out of Destruction, Comes a New Form

Jul 4, 2022

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Modern Music Analysis

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Stanley C.

From Austin To The World Stage, Black Pumas Champions Unity

A Review of Black Pumas Self Titled Album

Aug 18, 2022

From Austin To The World Stage, Black Pumas Champions Unity

Aug 18, 2022

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The Riff

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Stanley C.

An Atmospheric Take On 90’s Alternative Rock

A Review of Ely Guerra’s album, Lotofire

Feb 25, 2023

An Atmospheric Take On 90’s Alternative Rock

Feb 25, 2023

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ILLUMINATION

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Stanley C.

The Good Times Never End

A Review of Gillian Welch & David Rawlings’ album, All The Good Times (Are Past & Gone)

Nov 8, 2022

The Good Times Never End

Nov 8, 2022

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The Entertainment Hub

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Stanley C.

Pinegrove emerges with maturity and grace in ‘Skylight’

A review of Pinegrove’s sophomore album, ‘Skylight’

Apr 12, 2021

Pinegrove emerges with maturity and grace in ‘Skylight’

Apr 12, 2021

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Rock n’ Heavy

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Stanley C.

The Otherside is Packed With Memorable Advice and Ear-Tingling Melodies.

A review of Cam’s third album, The Otherside

Mar 16, 2022

The Otherside is Packed With Memorable Advice and Ear-Tingling Melodies.

Mar 16, 2022

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Modern Music Analysis

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Stanley C.

Ratboys Fantastically Combine the Rough-edged and the Sublime

The Chicago based band looks up for inspiration on their third full length project.

Feb 20, 2021

Ratboys Fantastically Combine the Rough-edged and the Sublime

Feb 20, 2021

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