Saturday 31 March 2018

Kim Wilde Here Come The Aliens Album Review

Kim Wilde Here Come The Aliens Album Review 
Rating: 5/10 
Favourite Tracks: Kandy Krush, Yours 'Til The End, Solstice, 
Least Favourite Track: Pop Don't Stop 
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On this review I will be reviewing an album which was released this year on the 16th March 2018. It's the fourteenth studio album by 'Kim Wilde' called "Here Come The Aliens".

Kim Wilde is a British pop singer who has been very popular since the early 80s. She became popular with her famous hit single "Kids In America". It's a fantastic 80s pop song. I believe she is a one hit wonder because she is only popular for that song. I have never really been a fan of 'Kim Wilde' I've never really listened to her music. I never really paid attention to her. All I know about her was that she was an 80s Pop diva. Despite this is going to be a short review all I can say that she has had a good career even though she is a one hit wonder. Kim has released 14 studio albums. I have listened to only two of her albums "Kim Wilde" her self-titled debut album is a strong pop debut album that started of her career. Her most successful song "Kids In America" great song defintley my favourite song from Kim. Which brings us to her new album "Here Come The Aliens" her fourteenth album. Since hearing this album what did I think of it? Oh Gosh I didn't like it I thought some of the 12 tracks were too average. It feels like Kim is trying very hard to release another good album like she did in the 80s and the answer is this album is a flop! The opening track "1969" is pointless as fuck she singing about here come the aliens in 1969 WTF!. During that time there were no evidence of aliens. the track "Pop Don't Stop" is just terrible. Despite I love pop music it's not really number 1 anymore back in the day it was number 1 for best music. In the chorus she says "Pop is number 1".

My favourite tracks on the album starting with "Kandy Krush". I really love the pop rock vibe on this track. Such a great track it's defintley the best track on the album. Defintley the strongest out of all the other tracks. "Yours 'Til The End" a decent track on the album another strong track on the album. My least favourite track on the album was "Pop Don't Stop" such an horrendous track.

Overall I did not enjoy this album thought it was too average. Would not listen to it again. 5/10

Monday 26 March 2018

Moby Everything Was Beautiful, And Nothing Hurt Album Review

Moby Everything Was Beautiful, And Nothing Hurt Album Review
Rating: 7/10
Favourite Tracks: Mere Anarchy, The Waste Of Suns, The Ceremony Of Innocence, Falling Rain And Light 
Least Favourite Track: The Middle Is Gone


On this review I will be revewing the new album by 'Moby' it is the fifteenth studio album called "Everything Was Beautiful, And Nothing Hurt".

Moby also known as Richard Melville Hall is an American musician, DJ, record producer, singer,songwriter, and animal rights activist. Moby is well known for his production of electronic music. He is also known to be a vegan as he always posts stuff about veganism on twitter. I have been a fan of Moby since I heard the track "Porcelain" from his fifth album "Play". The moment I heard the track "Porcelain" I felt amazed on how good this track is. I first heard it from a movie I watched which was featured 'Leonardo Di Caprio' called "The Beach". Since watching the movie I even googled the next day to find out the name of the song and I found it. I often go back and listen to the track "Porcelain" over and over again. Enough from that let's discuss more about 'Moby'. He's one of those artists that you either like him or dislike him. During the past few years he has been criticized for not releasing another excellent album like "Play", and "18". If I'm going to be honest I dont think 'Moby' has the best discography for an electronic artist. This is because some of his albums are average. Let's discuss more about his albums I will be discussing all his fifteen albums here we go. "Moby" is his self-titled debut album. This was the album that kicked off his career. This was more of a techno album since after all he was discovering his sound. But overall it's a pretty solid debut album. "Ambient" his second studio album, 'Moby' was trying out some ambient music mixed with techno. Quite liked this album actually. "Everything Is Wrong" his third studio album. Really enjoyed this album. There are some great tracks on this album. "Animal Rights" his fourth studio album. It wasn't the best but I did like some of the tracks on here. Not quite the best Moby Album. "Play" his fifth studio album (Most Successful Album). This album is a masterpiece it's my favourite from Moby. "18" his sixth studio album. My second favourite 'Moby' album. It's another masterpiece despite I prefer "Play". "Hotel" his seventh studio album this album was quite boring in my opinion did not enjoy it too much. "Last Night" his eighth studio album. It's so much better than "Hotel". "Wait For Me" his ninth studio album I guess this is where Moby's albums starts to go down. This album did not really do much for me it's too average. "Destroyed" his tenth studio album this album is poor so so poor. Lack of production. "Innocents" his eleventh studio album this album is too weird to listen to. However they are some alright songs but it was too weird. "Long Ambients 1: Calm. Sleep" his twelfth studio album. He's back with his ambient music. It's a good album to relax to after being to stressful from personal lifes. Defintley good ambient album. Defintley starts to be like the next 'Brian Eno'. "These Systems Are Failing" his thirteenth studio album. So creepy that it has a weird choir group with very unusual voices. "More Fast Songs About the Apocalypse" his fourteenth studio album. Another album I could not care less about. Which now brings us to his new album "Everything Was Beautiful, And Nothing Hurt". After hearing this album I really liked this album it's so much better than his previous two. It exactly sounds bit like the 90s. Where this time its more of Trip Hop. It's good to see Trip Hop making comeback to 2018.

My favourite tracks on the album starting with "Mere Anarchy" This is a really outstanding trip hop track. I really loved how Moby brang back Trip Hop since it was more popular in the 90s. "The Waste Of Suns" I loved the guest vocals on this track. Great collaboration. "The Ceremony Of Innocence" I thought this was the average track on the album. Not quite the best track but I quite enjoyed it. "Falling Rain And Light" such an underrated track in my opinion. It's track that I think it's the strongest. My least favourite track was a track called "The Middle Is Gone" which I thought was too dull.

Overall this was a long review. I enjoyed this album. Good job Moby. I would definitely listen to it again. It's a 7/10.

Thursday 22 March 2018

Cupcakke Ephorize Album Review

Cupcakke Ephorize Album Review 
Rating: 7/10 
Favourite Tracks: Cartoons, Crayons, Navel, Meet And Greet, Fullest 
Least Favourite Track: Cinnamon Toast Crunch 
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On this review I will be reviewing an album which was released two months ago on the 5th January 2018. It's Cupcakke third studio album called "Ephorize". 

Cupcakke also known as Elizabeth Eden Harris is an American rapper/singer from Chicago Illinois. She began her career as a rapper in 2012 in which she released material through the internet. In 2015 two of her songs became viral on YouTube and World Star Hip Hop. "Deepthroat", and "Vagina" were the two songs that made her viral on the internet. Elizabeth released her first music video "Gold Digger". She was 15 at the time when she released "Gold Digger". Cupcakke has released two mixtapes "Cum Cake" and "S.T.D (Shelters To Deltas)". "Cum Cake" is her debut project released in 2016. Which was an interesting mixtape with the heavy rap influence. "S.T.D(Shelters To Deltas)" her second mixtape released in 2016 the same year as her debut mixtape was released. It was a decent mixtape. Moving on to her studio albums. "Audacious", "Queen Elizabitch", "Ephorize". Starting with "Audacious" which is her debut album also released in 2016. I thought some of the tracks on "Audacious were average only some of them. It's a decent debut album but what caused to be average was lack of production on some tracks. "Queen Elizabitch" her second studio album released in 2017. Probably her worst album in my opinion. and now we come for another album from 'Cupcakke' her third studio album "Ephorize". After hearing this album I can say that this is defintley her best album. Her flows are just too dope. Her lyrics are just too good in tracks such as "Cartoons", "Crayons". I felt really impressed with this album I thought it was going to be a poor album but it turns out it's really good.

My favourite tracks on the album starting with "Cartoons" I love how she's building up the speed with her dope lyrics. The production is wicked on this track. The way she's trying to rap fast it sounds bit like 'Iggy Azaela'. "Crayons" this track sounds a little bit like a reggaeton track. "Navel" despite this track is average I quite enjoyed the beats on this track her flows are alright on "Navel". "Meet And Greet" the most highly underrated track on the album it's better than "Duck Duck Goose". I thought "Duck Duck Goose" was an okay track but the video was quite disturbing. But in "Meet And Greet" it's a decent track her flows are alright. "Fullest" this is the ending track on the album it's defintley good ending track on the album. My least favourite track was a track called "Cinnamon Toast Crunch" this track did not amaze me at all nothing special about this track just thought it was dull and boring. 

Overall I was impressed on how good this album is despite I thought it was going to be another average album. I would listen to it again. It's a 7/10 for me 

Monday 19 March 2018

Danielle Nicole Cry No More Album Review

Danielle Nicole Cry No More Album Review 
Rating: 6/10 
Favourite Tracks: Burnin For You, Poison The Well, How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore 
Least Favourite Track: Crawl 
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On this review I will be reviewing an album which was released last month on the 23rd February 2018. It is the sophomore (Second studio album) by blue rock singer Danielle Nicole. The name of the album is called "Cry No More".

Danielle Nicole is a blues rock singer from Kansas City. Who has been in the music scene for quite some time now. Danielle was previously known for being a member of the blue rock band 'Trampled Under Foot' which lasted from 2000-2015. The band has released studio albums at the time. After the break up Danielle went on to start a solo career since 2015. In previous years she has released 1 EP and 2 studio albums. Her self-titled EP released in 2015. It's a good EP I thought it was alright. Discussing more about her studio albums "Wolf Den" her debut album which is a solid debut I thought it was alright despite some songs were a bit average but nother than less it was a solid debut album. 3 years later she releases her sophmore album "Cry No More". Since hearing this album what did I think of it? Well to start she's continuing with the blues rock genre. I thought this album was alright there were some good songs that I liked on the album. Danielle has a really unique voice. Despite I don't listen to that much Blues rock. It's a interesting genre. 

My favourite tracks on the album starting with. "Burnin For You" I thought this was a good track. I love how strong her vocals sound on this track. "Poison The Well" this is a decent track. Probably one of the underrated tracks on the album. "How Come U Dont Call Me Anymore" Another underrated track on the album. But it stands out as one of the unique tracks on the album. The lyrics are really interesting. My least favourite track was a track called "Crawl" I did not think it was the track that should have started the album but it's still an average opener.

Overall I would say that this album is okay. I would listen to it again. It's a 6/10

Thursday 15 March 2018

Sneakbo Brixton Album Review

Sneakbo Brixton Album Review 
Rating: 8/10 
Favourite Tracks: Intro, Nah, Peakbo, Bad, Get To Know Me
Least Favourite Track: I Heard
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On this review I will be reviewing a debut album from South London rapper 'Sneakbo'. I will be reviewing his debut album called "Brixton".

The time has finally come to see that Sneakbo has finally released his debut album. I am delighted that he's finally released debut after constant releases of mixtapes for the past 8 years. Agassi Babatunde Odusina also known as 'Sneakbo' is a rapper from Brixton South London. Who I first discovered back in late 2010. He used to do a lot of music with an artist called 'Political Peak'. During the time when these two artists were underground rappers. 'Sneakbo' is famously known for his track "The Wave" which chart success at reaching number 43 on the charts. "The wave" is one of those tracks that is more of a clubbing track to rave to but it's still a solid track. 'Sneakbo' has always been an artist that constantly release tracks after tracks. He is also an artist that has released mixtapes after mixtapes. He's always been a mixtape artist. Discussing more about his mixtapes he has released 3 mixtapes. His debut mixtape "Jetski Wave" kicked off his career which was a decent mixtape not my favourite but it's still a good mixtape. "I'm Buzzin" his second mixtape probably my favourite mixtape out of all the other 3. I really loved the Rick Ross cover track "Boss". I liked how he used the sample of "Boss" and turned it into his own. "Certified" his third mixtape didn't really enjoy it that much I thought it was his worst mixtape. The production was not great. We finally come to his debut album "Brixton" which I think it was about time that he released his debut album. Since hearing "Brixton" what did I think of it? I really enjoyed this album. Sneakbo is back at his best. He demonstrates on this album that he is rising to become even bigger. Some of the tracks sounded a bit like J Hus kind of vibe.

Favourite tracks on the album starting with "Intro". Great opening to the album. I loved the part when he said "Fuck the feds", Great opener I loved how the woman starts off the first few seconds by saying "Brixton baby". "Nah" well this track sounds like a J Hus track. It really fascinated me on how good this track is. Sneakbo flows are just too good. It was great seeing that 'Not3s' collaborated with Sneakbo on this track both done very well. "Peakbo" which is featured with 'Political Peak'. The two reunite once again to release an even better track. As time flew by their sound definitely changed along the way. "Bad" which is featured with 'Chezeeko' not quite the strongest on the album in my opinion it's quite an average track with the baseline being repeated but I still enjoyed it. "Get To Know Me" which is featured with 'Conor Maynard' and 'Daecolm'. This track really made me curious as I did not expect a pop artist like 'Conor Maynard to be featured on 'Sneakbo' project. This is a good track I enjoyed the production by 'Lekaa Beats', My least favourite track was a track called "I Heard" featuring 'Yungen'. It has a weird sound that sounds like a duck quacking in a squeaky voice I am like WTF? The collaboration was alright but the production it's what made this track to be the weakest. If there was any artist that I would love to see being featured in 'Sneakbo' project is 'Loski'. I think these two would definitely make a banging track.

Overall I can say that I really enjoyed this album. It definitely deserves the praise. It's better than his last project "Certified" (Mixtape). I would definitely listen to it again. It's an 8/10 for me.

Sunday 11 March 2018

Lil Yachty Lil Boat 2 Album Review

Lil Yachty Lil Boat 2 Album Review 
Rating: 4/10 
Favourite Tracks: Self Made, Das Cap 
Least Favourite Track: She Ready 
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On this review I will be reviewing an album which was released two days ago. On the 9th March 2018. It is the second studio album by the rapper Lil Yachty called "Lil Boat 2".

Lil Yachty also known as Miles Parks Mccollum is an American rapper from Mableton Georgia. He is originally from Atlanta. He's a trap rapper who has been in the music scene since 2015. I am not fan of Lil Yachty music I couldn't give a shit about his dreadful auto tune music. But I decided to review to see if this album is better than his debut "Teenage Emotions". 'Lil Yachty has released two mixtapes and two studio albums. I have not heard his mixtapes so I cannot really discuss about his mixtapes. But I can discuss more about his two studio albums. "Teenage Emotions" is his debut album which I thought was awful. His debut album was not that good. I do not see the hype of auto tune rappers I don't understand how majority of young people love auto tune rappers life come on they are untalented,stupid,lazy,uncreative. they only rap about sex and drugs. Discussing about his new album "Lil Boat 2" what did I think of it? Well I think we all know what I'm going to say. This album was rubbish. It's just uncreative. Too much autotune. Yachty keeps bloody repeating lil boat every single time.

I have two favourite tracks on the album which were "Self Made" and "Das Cap". "Self Made" I admire the production on "Self Made". It's a dope track defintley the best track to start the album. Probably the only strongest on the album. "Das Cap" which was okay the bassline of the track was alright I feel like it should have been better. Overall it still another good track. My least favourite track was a track called "She Ready". It's such a flop it really is. Yachty was trying out this auto tune romantic rap song which as we all know he flopped so badly. The autotune really pisses me off.

Overall this album was poor quality I would not listen to it again. It's a 4/10.

Monday 5 March 2018

Craig David Born To Do It Album Review

Craig David Born To Do It Album Review 
Rating: 10/10 
Favourite Tracks: Fill Me In, Rendezvous, 7 Days, Walking Away, Time To Party
Least Favourite Track: N/A
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On this review I will be reviewing an old album which was released in the year 2000 on the 12th August 2000. It is the debut album by Craig David called "Born To Do It".

This is the debut album by Craig David. Craig has been making music since the year 2000. He has released seven studio albums. Craig has had a great career of music despite in 2007 he didn't have the best time for promoting music. But when 2016 came Craig blew up again like he did in 2000. Everybody was talking about the comeback with the following album "Follow My Intuition". Which in my opinion will always be his second best album. I loved how Craig respected the fans for what they wanted and that was another UK Garage album. Songs such as "When The Bassline Drops", "Nothing Like This", "16", "Aint Giving Up". There are songs that just stunned fans forever with the hype of UK Garage dominating the charts once again. Discussing more about this album. I really love this album. This album really showed how music changed from the beginning of 2000s. Since the 90s it was more house/deep house music and R&B. This album will always be a UK Garage classic. Despite I was born in 2000 during the time I was born this was one of the biggest albums in the UK at the time. I feel like the new listeners have to go back and listen to the old Craig David. Personally I don't mind craig's new sound but I prefer his old school garage days which kicked off his career. I would definitely put this album as my top 100 favourite albums of all time.

My favourite tracks on the album starting with the classic "Fill Me In" I love how the mid point of the track comes with a great garage bassline in the chorus. This was the track that began the excitement for a young Craig David. This track definitely shows that Garage and R&B do go well together. Next track "Rendezvous" beautiful smooth R&B melody. This is probably one of the most underrated tracks on the album. Such a great song which is a smooth love song. "7 Days" another instant classic. Another garage classic. This one of the tracks that made Americans discover who Craig David was. It was practically the first song they have heard from him since it did dominate the charts. Loving a bit of the guitar riff in the chorus. "Walking Away" I loved the start of the track it has little bit of Reggae mixed with R&B. It's a song about walking away of the past of your life and walk forward to the future. "Time To Party" which is a funky 90s vibe.With a bit of electro to it. Definitely another underrated track. It's a great track to party. I do not have a least favourite track since all tracks were good.

Overall I enjoyed this album and will always enjoy it. This will always be a classic album. It's a 10/10.

Thursday 1 March 2018

MGMT Little Dark Age Album Review

MGMT Little Dark Age Album Review 
Rating: 8/10 
Favourite Tracks: She Works Out Too Much, Little Dark Age, Me And Michael, Days That Got Away, One Thing Left To Try 
Least Favourite Track: James 
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On this review I will be reviewing the new album by 'MGMT' which was released on the 9th Febuary 2018. It is the fourth studio album by 'MGMT' called "Little Dark Age".

MGMT are a Indie rock synth pop, psychedelic rock duo from Middletown Connecticut. They consists as a duo 'Andrew VanWyngarden', and 'Ben Goldwasser'. They formed the band whilst attending Wesleyan university. During that time they experimented with different sounds such as noise rock, and electronica. Critics have called them a psychedelic pop duo. I have been fan of these guys for quite some time. The first track I've heard from them was one of their popular songs called "Kids" I really enjoyed that track "Kids". I still remember the day when it was being played on the radio. Definitely one of the best tracks from their debut album "Oracular Spectacular". Discussing more about their albums they have released four studio albums. "Oracular Spectacular" which is their debut album. My favourite album from the duo. I love how this album changed music during 2007 with tracks such as "Time To Pretend", "The Youth", "Electric Feel", "Kids". This will definitely be an album to be talked about in 30 years time. Their debut album is a masterpiece. "Congratulations" is their second studio album another masterpiece album but not quite as good as "Oracular Spectacular". Their second album was where indie rock came along. Still a good album but not as better as "Oracular Spectacular". "MGMT" Their third self-titled album this album was a bit of let down for some fans. They were some fans that liked the album and some that didn't. I am one of the fans that did not like their third album. Five years later they are back with their fourth studio album "Little Dark Age". Since hearing this album what did I think of it? I thought it was a great album better than the last one. I really enjoyed the synth pop on some of the tracks. And I also enjoyed a bit of Psychedelic pop influence from their other albums.

My favourite tracks on the album now. Starting of with "She Works Out Too Much". I love how this track sounds like an 90s exercise video. It's well produced it sounds like it's from the 90s. Great lyrics on the track as well. It's my overall favourite on the album. Great track to start the new album. "Little Dark Age" which is a track and the name of the album. This track was a decent track quite bit underrated if I'm being honest. "Me And Michael" this track sounded a bit like a Indie pop track with calmful melody's. "Days That Got Away" this track was okay could have been bit better but it still an okay track. "One Thing Left To Try" which is another good track. I really enjoyed the production on this track quite psychedelic pop with a bit of psychedelic rock. My least favourite track was a track called "James" it sounded weird and different from the other tracks. This one clearly did not stand out to me but it was a bit decent.

Overall I enjoyed the new 'MGMT' album it surely is better than their last album. I would listen to "Little Dark Age" again. Overall it's an 8/10.

Børns Blue Madonna Album Review

Borns Blue Madonna Album Review  
Rating: 9/10 
Favourite Tracks: God Save Our Young Blood, Sweet Dreams, Iceberg, Second Night Of Summer, Supernatural, Blue Madonna, Bye-Bye Darling 
Least Favourite Track: I Don't Want U Back 
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On this review I will be reviewing an album released this year on the 12th January 2018. It is the sophomore album (Second studio album) by Borns called "Blue Madonna".

Borns also known as Garrett Clark Borns is an American singer and songwriter from Grand Haven Michigan. He has released EPs and studio albums. I first discovered his music back in 2015 from his debut album "Dopamine". Which was a decent album if I had to give a rating for his debut album I would probably give it a 7/10. Discussing about his EPs he has released two EPs  "A Dream Between", "Candy". I have only heard his second EP "Candy" which was a bit average EP but it was still good. Borns has an interesting voice. His vocals are really interesting. His vocals range sounds more like an Indie Pop and a bit of Alternative Rock. Discussing more about his albums he has released two studio albums with the record label Interscope. His debut album "Dopamine" was critically acclaimed. I thought his debut album was excellent with mixture elements of Synthpop, Psychedelic Pop. Garrett is more of an Indie Pop/Indie Rock artist. His debut album is a great start to his music career defintley a good album. 3 years later he released his second studio album "Blue Madonna". Since hearing this album what did I think of it? This album is amazing I loved this album I was really impressed. The album is well produced. They are tracks there that I thought was just excellent. This could defintley be in my "Top 20 Best Albums Of 2018" All will be revealed in December. I just love how this album changes up the tempo on some tracks. I dont understand why some critics may have thought this album was not the best but they are wrong. They clearly know that this album did not grow on them. I am so impressed on how fantastic this album is. It defintley grew on me. If you are interested finding out more about 'Borns' I would start with his debut album and then listen to his second album. I would defintley recommend listening to "Blue Madonna".

Moving on to my favourite tracks on the album. Starting of with "God Save Our Young Blood" which is featured the beautiful talented 'Lana Del Rey'. Such a beautiful song. Their voices do blend well together. "Sweet Dreams". Another brilliant track. I love the harmony sounds on this amazing track. The synthesizer sound sounds awesome on this track. The bass is excellent. "Iceberg" I love how the opening of the track starts this is my second favourite overall. The bass is just too good. This is quite an underrated track. But it's still an awesome track I just love how it's well produced. "Second Night Of Summer" this track sounded like a mid 80s track. I love the chorus on the track. Another underrated track. "Supernatural" my overall favourite on the album. This track is really really good. The production really blew me. I was very impressed. Definitely the best track on the album.  "Blue Madonna" which is also the name of the album and it's also a track. It's a bit repetitive but it's a decent track. "Bye-Bye Darling" this sounds like an 80s song. I just love how it has some elements representing the 80s. Awesome lyrics. My least favourite track was a track called "I Don't want U Back". I thought this was one of the weakest on the album but it's still an okay track but not my favourite.

Overall I felt really impressed with this album. I enjoyed it. I would definitely listen to it again. Overall it's a 9/10.