album reviews

Reviews of albums old and new from iconic artists and up and coming musicians alike.

Classic 70s Albums: At The Speed of Sound- Wings
At The Speed of Sound- Wings (1976) Are you a fan of Paul McCartney? 🎶❤️ Wings was a British-American rock group that rose to popularity during the 70s. Led by singer/songwriter Paul McCartney of the Beatles, the band consisted of Paul, his wife Linda, Denny Seiwell, and Denny Laine. However, the band has cycled through many different members. Band on the Run, another popular album by the band, is a prime example of this, showcasing the talents of many different musicians into one amazing experience.
By Slgtlyscatt3red8 months ago in Beat
Early 2000s Albums: Incubus-A Crow Left of the Murder
ALBUM OF THE DAY: A Crow Left of the Murder- Incubus (2004) Incubus is an American alt rock band from the late 90s and early 2000s that many people recognize. Specifically, the album Morning View (2001) is what really put them into the spotlight for a while with songs like “Wish You Were Here” and “Warning”. However, I think there is not enough appreciation for this one—-
By Slgtlyscatt3red8 months ago in Beat
The Cornshed Sisters
Introduction I finally got to see the Cornshed Sisters live yesterday, and I was not sure how to describe them. This is going to be a playlist of songs from their albums "Tell Tales" and "Honey And Tar".
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 8 months ago in Beat
"Loom" is a Fun and Energizing Album About New Beginnings on the Horizon
Imagine Dragons are back and better than ever with a new album. Here, I will be reviewing their new album, Loom which came out just this past summer!
By Jasmine Aguilar8 months ago in Beat
Myth, Magic, and Melody
In the ever-evolving world of classical music, where tradition meets experimentation, the duo Ununk Oh and Ununk has made a powerful and enchanting entrance. Their debut album, Fairy Queen, released in April 2025, is a luminous 12-track journey that weaves rich orchestration, cinematic storytelling, and timeless beauty into a single, hour-long odyssey.
By mysoundMusic8 months ago in Beat
90s Hidden Gems: Weezer's Side Project, The Rentals
ALBUM OF THE DAY: The Return of the Rentals (1995) The Rentals was a small side project band formed by Matt Sharp and Patrick Wilson of Weezer. The band also consisted of Tom Grimley (keyboards), Rod Cervera (guitar), and Petra Haden on violin and vocals. Petra’s sister Rachel also joined the band for vocals. Most Weezer fans will recognize Rachel Haden’s voice because she also sang vocals with Weezer later on the 1996 album Pinkerton (“I Just Threw Out The Love of My Dreams”).
By Slgtlyscatt3red8 months ago in Beat
The Gloomy Tapes, Vol. 1 (2018) - Call Me Karizma Album Review (Content Warning). Content Warning.
“Call Me Karizma” is the stage name of Morgan Parriott; born April 28th, 1995 from New Prague, Minnesota. He began writing music at age 12. His song “F U Till I F U” (Uninvited, 2016) became a major success in April 2016; it was played over 11 million times on major streaming services. He later landed a record deal with Arista Records (affiliated with Sony) in 2018.
By Riss8 months ago in Beat
Take Me Back to Eden: The Album That Taught Me Music Has No Borders. AI-Generated.
Title: Take Me Back to Eden: The Album That Taught Me Music Has No Borders I used to think I had a solid understanding of music. I work as a music store manager, I fix guitars, I’ve tried tons of pedals and amps, and I’ve spent years listening to every genre under the sun. But it wasn’t until I listened to Sleep Token’s Take Me Back to Eden that I truly felt what it means when people say, “Music is for everyone.”
By Vincent Theofilus8 months ago in Beat
Early 00s Albums: Details- Frou Frou
ALBUM OF THE DAY Details- Frou Frou (2002) Frou Frou was an electronic pop duo consisting of Guy Sigsworth and Imogen Heap. In 2002, they released their only studio album, Details. The unique sound and energy to this album is different stylistically than Imogen’s other work, reflecting more deep and dark raw emotion with powerful lyrics that make you sad, but also inspire.
By Slgtlyscatt3red8 months ago in Beat
90s Hidden Gems: Through Being Cool by Saves the Day
I'm starting a new article series here on Vocal! I decided I wanted to write some articles about some of my favorite albums growing up. Today is day one of this writing journey, and I'm hoping I'll be able to keep this up for a while, because I have so many great albums I could talk about! This week, I'm looking at the classic pop punk album "Through Being Cool" by Saves the Day.
By Slgtlyscatt3red8 months ago in Beat
Michael Jackson’s HIStory 30th Anniversary
Michael Jackson’s 1995 double album HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I, is one of the most impressive album. As a double album, the first disc is known as HIStory Begins, consist of the King of Pop’s fifteen greatest hits. This includes Billie Jeans, The Way You Make Me Feel, Rock With You, Bad, Remember The Time, etc. The second disc is known as HIStory Continues, is the ninth studio album of the singer’s career. Tracks like Scream, They Don’t Care About Us, Stangers in Moscow, You Are Not Alone, Earth Song, and much more makes this album unique at the time. With a multiple genres blending greatly, as well as the features added to the albums identity. This reflects issues like environmental awareness, isolation, greed, and injustice. Several of the album's new songs pertain to the child sexual abuse allegations made against Jackson in 1993 and Jackson's perceived mistreatment by the media. Overall, it’s the most impressive album to be created.
By Bass Man Eddie8 months ago in Beat
How KISS Alive! Saved a Band - and Defined a Legacy
In 1975, four musicians teetered on the brink of obscurity. They had three albums under their belt, but little traction beyond Detroit’s rust belt.
By Richard Mulholland8 months ago in Beat