Gorillaz The Now Now Album Review

Gorillaz The Now Now Album Review 
Rating: 8/10 
Favourite Tracks: Humility, Tranz, Kansas, Lake Zurich, Magic City, One Percent, Souk Eye 
Least Favourite Track: Idaho 


On this review I will be reviewing the new Gorillaz album which was released yesterday 29th June 2018. It's the sixth studio album from 'Gorillaz' called "The Now Now".

Gorillaz are a British virtual band created in 1998 by musician 'Damon Albarn', and the artist 'Jamie Hewlett'. The four animated members of Gorillaz are '2-D', 'Murdoc', 'Noodle', and 'Russel Hobbs'. Their fictional universe is explored through music videos, interviews and any other short cartoons. Damon Albarn is the only permanent musical contributor who often collaborates with other artists. Since 'Damon Albarn' departed from the Britpop band 'Blur' he explored Hip Hop, Electronic music and world music. Discussing more about 'Gorillaz' I am not big fan of them I think they are an alright band. I like some of their tracks such as "Feel Good Inc", "Dare", "Dirty Harry", "Rock The House", "Clint Eastwood", "Rhinestone Eyes" and many more. Discussing more about their discography they have released six studio albums. Their self-titled debut album "Gorillaz" attracted loads of fans to this band. It's a good album. Their second studio album "Demon Days" their popular album with some alright tracks. Their third studio album "Plastic Beach" my favourite 'Gorillaz' album. It's a great album with a bit of pop, hip hop, trip hop, funk, electronic. Their fourth studio album "The Fall" I  didn't really enjoy it that much not the best album I would say my least favourite Gorillaz album. Their fifth studio album "Humanz" It's okay it was the comeback album after 7 years. I thought it was an alright album even though I didn't enjoy that much I would say "Humanz" was an average album. However they were some alright tracks on "Humanz". Which brings us to their new album "The Now Now". I did not expect them to release the album after a year since they released "Humanz". Since hearing "The Now Now" what did I think of it? I was surprised on how good this album is. I thought this album would be like "Humanz" but it turns out it's so much better. It's a good album I enjoyed it. Well Done Gorillaz for releasing a great album much better than "Humanz".

Moving on to my favourite tracks on the album starting with "Humility" it's the summer track of 2018. I love how it's a joyful track that makes you want to smile. Great collaboration from 'George Benson'. "Tranz" which I thought the production was wicked it has like an 80s synthesizer on this track. Damon's vocals really goes well with the production. "Kansas" I would say my overall favourite. The synthesizer is freaking amazing on this track. I was mind blown with the production. This track is underrated. "Lake Zurich" I love the funk groove on this track it's groovy we hear backing vocals approaching the end of the track. Fantastic instrumental. "Magic City" I love the guitar and the synthesizer on this track. I guess it's a decent track. "One Percent" interesting synthesizers on this track it's alright. "Souk Eye" it's a great track it's a calmful track. Great track to end the album I love how it's more electronic. My least favourite track is "Idaho" it's alright not bad just not my favourite. Not the strongest on the album.

Overall I enjoyed this album. Gorillaz surprised me. It's definitely a contender for My Top 20 Best Albums Of 2018 list. I would definitely listen to the album again. I am giving this album an 8/10.

Nas Nasir Album Review

Nas Nasir Album Review 
Rating: 6/10 
Favourite Tracks: Bonjour, Adam And Eve, Simple Things 
Least Favourite Track: White Label 


On this review I will be reviewing the new album from Nas which was released this month on the 15th June 2018. It's the eleventh studio album from Nas called "Nasir"

Nas also known as Nasir Bin Olu Dara Jones is an American rapper from New York City who in my opinion is the 'Greatest Rapper Of All Time'. I am a 'Nas' fan I think he is a great rapper. He is one of the greatest rappers to come out in New York. He is best known for his debut masterpiece album "Illmatic". Kanye West produced the new Nas album 'Nasir' which is another 7 track album just like 'Pusha T' "Daytona", Kanye West "ye", The collaborative album from Kanye West and Kid Cudi "Kids See Ghosts". Discussing more about 'Nas' he is one of the greatest lyricists of all time. Nas has been nominated for 12 grammys and should have won a grammy. He has released albums such as "Illmatic", "It Was Written", "I Am", "Nastradaumus", "Stillmatic", "God's Son" and many more. Discussing more about his new album "Nasir". After hearing his new album what did I think of it? It's a short album which I thought should have been more tracks but we all know Kanye is producing albums with only 7 tracks. I do not think this is the best Nas album. It's an okay album. I expected more than 7 tracks on this album.

My favourite tracks starting with "Bonjour" I like the production I love Nas's flows on this track. This track sounds like the 90s. "Adam And Eve" this track is decent. The piano is interesting on this track. "Simple Things" it's a decent track production is decent. Nas's flows were alright on this track. My least favourite track "White Label" I guess it's an alright track it's still alright not the strongest on this album.

Overall this album was short. Not the best Nas album. The album is okay. I would give this album a 6/10.

The Carters (Jay-Z & Beyonce) Everything Is Love Album Review

The Carters (Jay-Z & Beyonce) Everything Is Love Album Review 
Rating: 6/10 
Favourite Tracks: Summer, Boss, Nice, Heard About Us, 
Least Favourite Track: Apeshit 


On this review I will be reviewing a collaboration album from Beyonce & Jay Z 'The Carters'. Which is the debut album from the Carters released on the 16th June 2018 this month. The name of the album is called "Everything Is Love".

Everybody should know by now who the Carters are. The Carters are Beyonce, and Jay Z. Beyonce is an American singer, songwriter who is refereed to as 'Queen B'. Jay-Z is an American rapper from New York who is one of the most acclaimed rappers of all time. I like Beyonce I think she's alright even though I am not big fan of her. Beyonce has released six albums such as "Dangerously In Love", "B'Day", "I Am... Sasha Fierce", "4", "Beyonce (Self-titled)", "Lemonade" (My favourite album from Beyonce I think 'Lemonade' is her best album which should have won a Grammy instead of Adele. Jay-Z who I am also not a big fan of but he is a great rapper who has released thirteen studio albums he has released albums such as "In My Lifetime Vol 1", "Vol 2 Hard Knock Life", "Vol 3 Life And Times Of S. Carter", "The Blueprint", "The Black Album", "American Gangster", "4:44", and many more. They surprised their fans unexpectedly with a collaboration album. I did not expect them to release a collaboration album. After hearing this album what did I think of it? I thought this album was okay it's alright. I was surprised not that many fans were talking about it on twitter because normally when a Beyonce album is released it's trending on twitter. But this collaboration album it was not trending that much.

My favourite tracks on the album starting with "Summer" a great track a great opener to the album. They both did well on this track. "Boss" I like the production on this track the production is good. Beyonce vocals are alright on this track & Jay-Z flows were alright on this track. "Nice" defintley the best track on the album my overall favourite. Jay-Z flows were too good on this track. Beyonce vocals was good. "Heard About Us" this track is alright. My least favourite track was "Apeshit" I really didn't like the fact that Migos were backing vocals on this track it was awful.

Overall this album was okay I would listen to it again. I am giving this album a 6/10.

5 Seconds Of Summer Youngblood Album Review

5 Seconds Of Summer Youngblood Album Review 
Rating: 4/10 
Favourite Tracks: Youngblood, Talk Fast 
Least Favourite Track: Why Won't You Love Me 


On this review I will be reviewing the new album from '5 Seconds Of Summer' which was released this year on the 15th June 2018 this month. It's the third studio album from 5 Seconds Of Summer called "Youngblood".

5 Seconds Of Summer are an Australian Pop, Rock band from Sydney New South Wales Australia. They were formed in 2011. They first started by posting covers on YouTube from various different artists. They rose in to fame while touring with a shit boy band 'One Direction'. I am not a fan of '5 Seconds Of Summer' I think their music is boring and nothing interesting from this Australian band. In early 2014 the band released their hit single "She Looks So Perfect" which is their debut single which I think it's fucking annoying for fuck sake. Defintley their worst track from the band. It's just an annoying track. Discussing about the band's discography. Their debut studio album which is self-titled. It's a boring debut album boring pop punk album. With boring tracks such as "She Looks So Perfect", "Amnesia", "Don't Stop". Their second studio album "Sounds Good Feels Good" another boring album pure pop punk shit more like. Which brings us to their third album "Youngblood" after hearing this album What did I think of it? This album they went more pop more commercial. It's just another boring album from the band. This album is just bad. I really don't care about 5 Seconds Of Summer.

My favourite tracks on the album starting with "Youngblood" this track is alright I guess not the best production but it's alright. "Talk Fast" it's a decent track with decent production. My least favourite track "Why Won't You Love Me" It's just an annoying track.

I would not come back to this album. This album is a bad. I don't care about 5 Seconds Of Summer. I am giving this album a 4/10.

Tracey Thorn Record Album Review

Tracey Thorn Record Album Review 
Rating: 9/10 
Favourite Tracks: Queen, Guitar, Smoke, Go, Babies, Face
Least Favourite Track: Dancefloor 


On this review I will be reviewing the new album from 'Tracey Thorn' which was released this year on the 2nd March 2018. It is the fifth studio album by 'Tracey Thron' called "Record".

Tracey Thorn is an English singer, songwriter who is best known as being one half of the duo 'Everything But The Girl'. Discussing more about her music career she has been in several different bands. She began her career in the punk-pop band 'Stern Bops' where she was a guitar player and backing vocalist. This was during the late 70s in 1979. After that she formed the band 'Marine Girls' which did not last long only lasted for 3 years from 1980-1983. She was the songwriter and guitar player for 'Marine Girls'. 'Marine Girls' only released two studio album "Beach Party" in 1981 and "Lazy Ways" in 1983. In 1982 Tracey met 'Ben Watt' during the time when they were at university together in Hull. During that time Tracey and Ben were signed to 'Cherry Red Records' as solo artists. The first album under the duo name 'Everything But The Girl' was "Eden" which was their debut album which I thought was a decent debut album. 'Everything But The Girl' has released in total of 11 studio albums examples such as. "Eden", "Love Not Money", "Baby, The Stars Shine Bright", "Idlewind", "The Language Of Life" and many more. 'Everything But The Girl' has been inactive since 2000. Discussing about her discography as a solo artist. Her debut album "A Distant Shore" which was released in the early 80s 1982 which is an acoustic album of acoustic tracks that she wrote at the time. In 2007 25 years later she releases her second studio album which is the album that made me a fan "Out Of The Woods". After a long absence she came back with the album "Out Of The Woods" which is a brilliant album of pop mixed dance and electronica. Her third studio album "Love And Its Opposite" which is an okay album I do not listen to her third album that much but it's okay. Her fourth studio album "Tinsel And Lights" which is a Christmas pop album. It's a Christmas to get into the festive season and she delivers a good Christmas album. Which brings us to her fifth studio album her new album "Record". Since hearing this album what did I think of it? I am amazed I absolutely love this album. It will obviously make it into my Top 20 Best Albums Of 2018 list which will be revealed in December. This album is amazing it's synth-pop it feels like I am in the 80s. It feels like I am in the 80s listening to synth-pop. I am glad that synth-pop is making a comeback to 2018.

My favourite tracks on the album starting with "Queen" the intro of the track sounds like 'Billy Idol'. The synth-pop production is so freaking amazing such an amazing track. Great lyrics from Tracey on this track. "Guitar" This track has great synthesizers I am loving the vintage synthesizer sound on this track. "Smoke" the start of the track sounds something what 'LCD Soundsytem' would sound like it's a great track. "Go" I love this smooth synth-pop track great lyrics on this track. "Babies" I love this upbeating fast synth pop track that really does represent what 80s synth pop music sounded like. "Face" this is another smooth pop track with very interesting melody's and production. My least favourite track was "Dancefloor" I guess it's alright but not the track I thought was the strongest production was alright.

Overall I loved this album. This is a fantastic album. It will definitely make in to my Top 20 Best Albums Of 2018 list in December. I loved this album I would listen to it again. I am giving this album a 9/10.

Kimbra Primal Heart Album Review

Kimbra Primal Heart Album Review 
Rating: 7/10
Favourite Tracks: Top Of The World, Like They Do On The TV, Recovery, Right Direction, Version Of Me 
Least Favourite Track: The Good War 


On this review I will be reviewing the new album from 'Kimbra' which was released this year on the 20th April 2018. It's the third studio album by 'Kimbra' called "Primal Heart".

Kimbra is a New Zealand singer who mixes pop with classic R&B, Jazz, and Rock musical elements. Her musical influence ranges from Prince, Minnie Riperton, Bjork, and Jeff Buckley. I first discovered 'Kimbra' when she was featured on one of the biggest tracks of 2011. It was Gotye "Somebody That I Used To Know". It was an amazing art pop track that dominated the charts. It's a great track I have not heard it for ages. Discussing about 'Kimbra' discography she has released three studio albums. "Vows" her debut studio album which was an album I really enjoyed. It's her best album to date. Absolutely it's her best album. The tracks that I loved on "Vows" are "Settle Down", "Cameo Lover", "Old Flame", "Call Me" and many more. Her second album "The Golden Echo" she delivers another brilliant art pop album which was an alright album. The tracks I liked were "90s Music", "Carolina", "Goldmine" and many more. Which brings us to her new album "Primal Heart". Since hearing her new album what did I think of it? At first it was very unusual production but over more than 1 listens I thought this was another good album from 'Kimbra'. It's a good album it's alright even though her debut album "Vows" is better.

My favourite tracks on the album are "Top Of The World" which I thought was a decent track very unusual production. "Like They Do On The TV" one of the strongest on the album. "Recovery" great lyrics her songwriting is excellent on this track good rock production to it. "Right Direction" this one was alright I dont mind this track. "Version Of Me" a pop ballad on the album which was a good ballad. My least favourite track was "The Good War" it was the first track on the album which I thought was a weird track I dont the production suited well on the opening track on the album.

Overall I can say that I liked this album. It's a good album it's great seeing 'Kimbra' back. I would listen to the album again. I am feeling a 7/10 on the new 'Kimbra' album.

A$AP Rocky Testing Album Review

A$AP Rocky Testing Album Review 
Rating: 3/10 
Favourite Tracks: Praise The Lord (Da Shine), Changes, Purity 
Least Favourite Track: Calldrops 


On this review I will be reviewing the new album from A$AP Rocky which was released on the 25th May 2018 this year. It's the third studio album by 'ASAP Rocky' called "Testing".

A$AP Rocky also known as 'Rakim Mayers' is an American rapper from Harlem New York who is a member of the Hip Hop group 'ASAP Mob'. In 2007 he joined 'ASAP Mob' which was formed by 'A$AP Yams', 'A$AP Bari', and 'A$AP Illz'. Rocky released the single "Purple Swag" which became the street anthem in New York City at the time. I am not a fan of A$AP Rocky I dont think he is a great rapper. But he has some decent lyrics and flows. Discussing about his discography he has released three studio albums "Long, Live ASAP" his debut studio album a decent project I would say it's his best album which has some decent collaborations such as 'Drake', '2 Chainz', 'Kendrick Lamar', 'Skrillex', 'Danny Brown', 'Big Krit', 'Yelawolf' and many more. His second studio album "At, Long, Last, ASAP" which is not his best album even though his debut album was better than his second album. Good collaborations from 'Kanye West', 'Rod Stewart', 'Miguel', 'Mark Ronson' and many more. Which now bring us to his third studio album "Testing" since hearing his new album what did I think of it? This album is bad it's really bad. it's just awful. However the collaboration was alright but there were some collaboration that was not the best. Kodak Black collaboration on the track "Calldrops" was awful. I was quite surprised 'FKA Twigs' was featured on this album since I am a fan of her music. I thought the track "Fukk Sleep" featuring 'FKA Twigs' was alright. This album is just not that good.

My favourite tracks on the album "Praise The Lord (Da Shine)" featuring 'Skepta this track is the best one on the entire album. Their flows were too good. "Changes" which I thought was an alright track alright production decent flows. "Purity" featuring the talented 'Frank Ocean' this track is a great track the second best on the entire album. My least favourite track was "Calldrops" featuring 'Kodak Black' did not like this track it's annoying.

Overall I would not listen to the album again. This album was not good. I am giving this album a 3/10.

Shawn Mendes Self-Titled Album Review

Shawn Mendes Self-Titled Album Review 
Rating: 5/10 
Favourite Tracks: In My Blood, Lost In Japan, Why
Least Favourite Track: Like To Be You 


On this review I will be reviewing the new Shawn Mendes album which was released on the 25th May 2018. It's the third studio album from 'Shawn Mendes' which is self-titled.

Shawn Mendes is a Canadian singer, songwriter who gained recognition in 2013 by posting covers on YouTube. I am not a fan of Shawn Mendes I think he's overrated. He is just another guy with a guitar from the pop scene. I only like one track from Shawn "There's Nothing Holding Me Back" I liked the guitar riff on that track. I just think he is overrated I do not understand loads of girls screaming for him. But of course they are just fans who love mainstream pop artists like Shawn. Even though I am not big fan of mainstream pop that much. I stopped listening to the radio after mainstream music was being too repetitive. I think Charlie Puth is better than Shawn Mendes. Even though I am also not a big fan of Charlie Puth. Shawn has released three studio albums. "Handwritten" which is his debut album. It's an average album with some average tracks. The track that stands out on this album is "Stitches". "Illuminate" his second studio album which fans would say it's his best album. It's an alright album  there were some alright tracks such as "There's Nothing Holding Me Back", "Mercy" and "Don't Be A Fool", "Treat You Better". Which brings us now to his third studio album his self-titled album. After hearing this What did I think of it? It's practically another average album. He also did more of the production on this album. There were some alright collaborations on this album Khalid and Julia Michaels. Even thought the collaboration track featuring Julia Michaels is not my favourite. Only two collaboration artists featured on this album.

My favourite tracks on the album starting with "In My Blood" a decent track with decent guitar melody's and lyrics. "Lost In Japan" another decent track with decent lyrics. "Why" probably the strongest track on the album it's a good track that I thought was alright. My least favourite track on the album "Like To Be You" I think the production could have been bit better. Collaboration was not that bad.

Overall I thought this album was average. I would give this album a 5/10.

Johnny Marr Call The Comet Album Review

Johnny Marr Call The Comet Album Review 
Rating: 8/10 
Favourite Tracks: Rise, Hey Angel, Hi Hello, New Dominions, Walk Into The Sea, Actor Attractor 
Least Favourite Track: Spiral Cities 


On this review I will be reviewing the new album from Johnny Marr which was released yesterday on the 15th June 2018. It's the third studio album from Johnny Marr called "Call The Comet".

Johnny Marr is a British guitarist who was member of the Manchester band 'The Smiths' along with 'Morrissey' from 1982-1987. 'The Smiths' were a great band even though I dont like the lead singer 'Morrissey' as a person the band released some great music. They released great tracks at the time such as "Heaven Knows Im Miserable Now", "Hand In Glove", "This Charming Man", "What Difference Does It Make" (My personal favourite). After 'The Smiths' split up. Johnny was officially a member of the band 'The Pretenders' he toured with the band and then decided to leave to record and tour with another band called 'The The' only recorded two albums with 'The The'. After that he formed the duo 'Electronic' with 'Bernard Sumner' who is a member of the 80s synth-pop, new wave band 'New Order'. 'Electronic' only released three studio albums. He has also been a writing collaborator with artists such as 'Pet Shop Boys', 'Bryan Ferry', 'Kirsty MacColl', 'Black Grape', 'Talking Heads' and 'Beck'. Discussing about 'Pet Shop Boys' as a fan of their work. Marr played guitar on several songs and continue to appear on their albums. Discussing about his albums he has released three studio albums. "The Messenger" is his debut album which I thought was a good debut album. A strong debut album with great tracks such as "European Me", "Upstarts", "Lockdown", "Sun And Moon" and many more. "Playland" his second studio album which I have not really heard this album but I have heard two tracks "Easy Money", and "Candidate". Which brings us to his new album "Call The Comet". And I must say I was very impressed with this new album. It's definitely a contender for my list for Top 20 Best Albums Of 2018. I love the opening track on the album "Rise" it's a spacey rock track that kicks off the intro on the album.

My favourite tracks starting with 'Rise' I love the spacey rock track on this one it's feels like a bit of 70s space pop rock. "Hey Angel" it reminds a bit of Kasabian. It's a decent track decent guitar on this one. "Hi Hello"it sounds like the clash. I really liked the production on this one. Great lyrics on "Hi Hello". "New Dominions" I love the build up on the production with the guitar. I would say my overall personal favourite on the entire album. "Walk Into The Sea" just a calmful rock track which I thought was alright. "Actor Attractor" this track is catchy production is alright. My least favourite track "Spiral Cities" It's still a decent track on the album probably the weakest.

Overall I enjoyed the new Johnny Marr album. I would listen to it again. It's a great album. I would give the album an 8/10.

Pusha T Daytona Album Review

Pusha T Daytona Album Review 
Rating: 8/10 
Favourite Tracks: If You Know You Know, The Games We Play, Come Back Baby, Santeria, Infrared 
Least Favourite Track: What Would Meek Do? 


On this review I will be reviewing an album which was released last Friday on the 25th May 2018. It's the third studio album by Pusha T called "Daytona".

Pusha T is an American rapper from The Bronx New York. Who has been in the Hip hop scene for a long time. I have been a fan of Pusha T since his debut studio album "My Name Is My Name". Pusha is a great lyricist he is defintley one of the great rappers to come out of the New York scene. He was signed to 'GOOD Music' record label in 2010. He has been featured in many projects such as Kanye West album "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" he was also featured in 'N.E.R.D' debut album "In Search Of". Pusha has released three studio albums. His debut studio album "My Name Is My Name" which I thought was a good debut album it's decent. Great collaboration featuring Pharrell Williams, Kendrick Lamar, Kelly Rowland and many more. The tracks I liked on his debut are "Numbers On Boards", "Sweet Serenade", "Nosetalgia" and many more. "King Push Darkest Before Dawn" his second studio album which is a fantastic album my favourite album from him. Which features collaboration from Kanye West, Beanie Sigel, Kehlani. The tracks I liked on this album are "Untouchable", "Got Em Covered", "Keep Dealing". Which brings us to his new album "Daytona". Since hearing his new album what did I think of it? This album is great despite it's a short since Kanye West produced it with only 7 tracks. I would have liked this album for it to have more than 7 tracks. I understand why music reviewers have been giving this album a lot of praise. It's a great album Pusha T is back with a great album.

Moving on to my favourite tracks starting with "If You Know You Know" great lyrics great flow on this track excellent production. "The Games We Play" great flows from Pusha on this track. "Come Back Baby" I like the backing vocals on this track and Pusha's flows of course. "Santeria" I liked how it was also included some Spanish on this track it's alright. "Infrared" good ending to the album this track was good his flows were dope. My least favourite track was "What Would Meek Do?" featuring Kanye West I think lack of production on this track.

Overall it's a great album I enjoyed it. I would listen to it again. I would give the album a 8/10.

Lily Allen No Shame Album Review

Lily Allen No Shame Album Review 
Rating: 7/10
Favourite Tracks: What You Waiting For?, Lost My Mind, Family Man, Apples, Three, Waste, 
Least Favourite Track: Trigger Bang 



On this review I will be reviewing the new album from Lily Allen which was released last week on the 8th June 2018. It's the fourth studio album from 'Lily Allen' called "No Shame".

Lily Allen is an English singer, songwriter who has been in the music scene for over 10 years. I like Lily Allen I think her music is alright. She has released some great singles such as "Smile", "LDN", "The Fear", "22", "Shame For You" and many more. In 2005 she was signed to 'Regal Recordings' label. Where the record label gave her £25,000 to produce an album. She released her debut single "Smile" in 2006 which I really enjoyed. It's a reggae pop track with great beats, great production. It was the track of the summer in 2006. Her second single "LDN" short for 'London' which is a jazz reggae track that I really enjoyed as well whilst growing up. Discussing about her discography she has released four studio albums. Her debut studio album "Alright, Still" is a good debut album which I enjoyed listening to when I was 6 years old. I love the tracks "Smile", "LDN", "Friday Night", "Shame For You" and many more. Her second studio album "It's Not Me, It's You" which is another good album from her I would say I enjoyed her second than her first album. I love the tracks "The Fear" which has fantastic production and great vocals on that track. "It's Not Fair", "22", "Who'd Have Known" and many more. Her third studio album "Sheezus" which I did not like I thought it was her worst album but I like the track "Somewhere Only We Know" the 'Keane' cover. Which brings us to her new album "No Shame" since hearing her new album what did I think of it? I thought it was a good album I did not expect Lily to deliver a good album despite her last album was not that good. First half of the album it was pop, dancehall, grime. Whereas the second half of the album was pop ballad. I thought it was a good album it was much better than her last album.

My favourite tracks on the album starting with "What You Waiting For?" which is this dancehall track that I thought was good interesting lyrics from Lily. "Lost My Mind" interesting production on this track. "Family Man" a beautiful ballad. "Apples" another ballad track very smooth ballad track Which I loved. "Three"a great ballad another strong track on the album. "Waste" a great track with good lyrics from lily interesting production. My least favourite track "Trigger Bang" which is featuring 'Giggs' I thought this track was alright but not the best. I would say it's the weakest on the album.

Overall I would say this album was good. I was very impressed on how Lily delivered this album despite I think her last album was not good. I would listen to the album again. I would give this album a 7/10.

Owl City Cinematic Album Review

Owl City Cinematic Album Review 
Rating: 3/10
Favourite Tracks: The 5th Of July, House Wren, Be Brave  
Least Favourite Track: Winners Never Quit 


On this review I will be reviewing the new album from 'Owl City' which was released on the 1st June 2018. It's the sixth studio album from 'Owl City' called "Cinematic".

Owl City is an American electronica project which was created in 2007 in Minnesota. It's one of the several projects by singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist 'Adam Young'. I am not a big fan of 'Owl City' but I have liked their albums from when they first started. I first discovered 'Owl City' back in 2009 with their chart successful single "Fireflies" which was a track I enjoyed and found 'Adam Young' production really interested. I have listened to Adam young albums from 'Owl City' since he is a one man band. I have listened and it just becomes so different along the way. It started synth pop then indietronica and now current EDM. Discussing about 'Owl City' discography they have released six studio albums, "Maybe I'm Dreaming" the debut album from 'Owl City' released back in 2008. I thought it was an alright debut album I liked it. I loved the synth pop along with the electronica mixed together. "Ocean Eyes" their second studio album, I would say my favourite album from 'Owl City'. It had the chart successful track "Fireflies" on "Ocean Eyes". "All Things Bright And Beautiful" the third album which was still synth pop but more pop rock. "The Midsummer Station" the fourth studio album not my favourite but it's decent. "Mobile Orchestra" the fifth studio album which I thought was bad and boring with EDM production to it. Not that much of synth pop. Which now brings us to the new album "Cinematic" since hearing the album what did I think of it? It's just getting worse for Owl City. The album is a mess we hear Adam Young trying to rap which I dont think he can rap. The production is EDM and pop rock it's a mixture of two that dont go well together. It's a boring album from 'Owl City' I did not enjoy it.

Moving on to my favourite tracks on the album. "The 5th Of July" which I thought was an alright track with alright lyrics. The production was alright. "House Wren" this track is alright production could have been better. "Be Brave" it's the overall best on the entire album I enjoyed the production on this track. "Winners Never Quit" the production was not that great. Boring track.

Overall I did not enjoy this album it's another disappointment from 'Owl City'. I would not listen to the album again.

Kanye West ye Album Review

Kanye West ye Album Review 

Rating: 7/10 

Favourite Tracks: Wouldn't Leave, No Mistakes, Ghost Town 

Least Favourite Track: All Mine 

On this review I will be reviewing the new album from Kanye West which was released this month on the 1st June 2018. It's the eigth studio album by Kanye West called "ye". 

Kanye West is a Chicago rapper, singer, songwriter and a record producer. Kanye is one of my favourite rappers. I first discovered Kanye back in 2005 with a track from his second studio album "Late Registration". The track was called "Gold Digger" which is featuring 'Jamie Foxx'. I first heard this track when it was being played on the radio and I enjoyed it. Kanye is one of those that has the best discography in hip hop. Fantastic and brilliant albums such as "The College Dropout", "Late Registration", "Graduation", "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" and many more. Despite Kanye can be crazy at times he is still an important figure to the hip hop scene and will always be. Kanye had loads of records deals he would have signed at the time such as Capitol Records but they decided not to sign him. Instead he was signed to Roc-A-Fella records. Discussing about his discography he has released his eight studio albums. "The College Dropout" his debut studio album my favourite Kanye album it's his best selling album with 3,358,000 copies in US. It was certified 3x Platinum in US while in the UK it was certified 2x Platinum. I really love this album He has the best flows on this album I love the tracks "All Falls Down", "Jesus Walks", "Through The Wire". "Late Registration" his second studio album another great album it's another classic from Kanye. It was certified 3x Platinum in US while in the UK it was certified 2x Platinum. I love the tracks "Gold Digger", "Drive Slow", and "We Major". "Graduation" his third studio album. Despite I do not listen to "Graduation" that much I thought it was an alright album. It was certified 2x Platinum in the US while in the UK it was certified 3x Platinum. I love the tracks "Champion", "Stronger", "Good Life", and "The Glory". "808s & Heartbreak" his fourth studio album. This album is alright it was more electronic and more auto tune. It was certified Platinum in US and in the UK. The tracks that I liked were "Love Lockdown", "Paranoid", "Say You Will", and "Coldest Winter". "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" my second favourite album from Kanye. It's another masterpiece album from Kanye. I love
the track "Power" it's freaking awesome. It was certified 2x Platinum in US. While in the UK it was certified Gold. The other tracks I liked were "Goregous", "All Of The Lights", and "Runaway". "Yeezus" his sixth studio album which in my opinion is my least favourite Kanye album. The track that I liked was "Bound 2".  "The Life Of Pablo" his seventh studio album. It is so much better than "Yeezus". The tracks that I liked were "Famous", "Father Stretch My Hands", "Real Friends", and "Wolves". Which brings us now to his new album his eighth studio album "ye". Since hearing his new album what did I think of it? I thought it was a good album I had a feeling it would not be that good but it turns out Kanye delivers a good solid album. I feel like this album should have had more tracks I do not understand why it's a short album.

My favourite tracks on the album starting with "Wouldn't Leave" The production was alright it's a decent track. Kanye's flows were alright it could have been better but it was alright. "No Mistakes" I liked the backing vocals on the track. Kanye's flows were great on this track. "Ghost Town"this was another good track definitely his best track on the entire album. My least favourite track was "All Mine" which is a mixture of trap rap and hip hop. Which in my opinion did not go well on the album.

Overall I thought this album was good. This album should have had more tracks even though it was a short album. I would give this album a 7/10.

Jorja Smith Lost & Found Album Review

Jorja Smith Lost & Found Album Review 
Rating: 7/10 
Favourite Tracks: Teenage Fantasy, February 3rd, On Your Own, Blue Lights, Lifeboats, Tomorrow, Don't Watch Me Cry 
Least Favourite Track: Wandering Romance 


On this review I will be reviewing the debut album from Jorja Smith which was released 3 days ago on the 8th June 2018. It's the highly acclaimed debut album from Jorja Smith called "Lost & Found".

Jorja Smith is a British singer from Walsall, West Midlands. She has independently released numerous singles and an EP "Project 11" EP back in 2016. She is known for collaborating with other artists such as Drake, Stormzy, and Kali Uchis. She won a Brit Critics Choice Awards at the Brits 2018. Which is an award for new artist of 2018. She was up against Mabel, and Stefflon don. Her vocal style has been compared to Amy Winehouse, and FKA Twigs. Her influences are Lauryn Hill, Alicia Keys, and The Streets. I first discovered Jorja was from Drake playlist album "More Life" where she appeared on the track "Get It Together" which I thought was good track I enjoyed it. I loved her vocals on that track, Drake's flows were awesome on that track, And the beautiful talented Jorja Smith with beautiful vocals. The first track I heard from Jorja was "Blue Lights" this was the track where she uploaded on sound cloud last year. I love how she sampled Dizzee Rascal by singing one of his verse from his third album "Maths & English". The track is called "Sirens". Discussing more about her debut album when I heard that album I loved her vocals on this album it really is beautiful. I thought the album was great she's really talented and cute. I would be delighted if she receives a nomination for a mercury prize which I think she should be nominated. It's a good album.

My favourite tracks on the album starting with "Teenage Fantasy" her beautiful smooth R&B vocals just makes me want to relax and enjoy myself a brilliant track. "February 3rd" another smooth R&B track that I enjoyed. "On Your Own" I loved the production and her vocals on this track it was well produced. "Blue Lights" I loved how she was singing Dizzee Rascal's verse of the track "Sirens". "Lifeboats" I loved the funky vibe on this track which was produced by Tom Misch another great artist of 2018. "Tomorrow" a smooth blending R&B pop track which I thought was a good track. "Don't Watch Me Cry" an R&B ballad which I found very beautiful. My least favourite track was "Wandering Romance" which is an alright track I like it but I prefer the others. But it's still alright.

Overall I thought this was a good album. I really enjoyed Jorja Smith vocals. I love her as an artist she is doing so well this year. I would listen to the album again. I would give the album a 7/10.

Snow Patrol Wildness Album Review

Snow Patrol Wildness Album Review 
Rating: 5/10 
Favourite Tracks: Life On Earth, Heal Me, A Dark Switch 
Least Favourite Track: Don't Give In 


On this review I will be reviewing the new album from 'Snow Patrol' which was released on the 25th May 2018 this year. It's the seventh studio album by 'Snow Patrol' called "Wildness".

Snow Patrol are a Northern Irish rock band formed in 1993 consisting of five members 'Gary Lightbody' (vocals, guitar player), 'Nathan Connolly' (guitar, backing vocals), 'Paul Wilson' (bass guitar, backing vocals), 'Johnny Quinn'(drums), and 'Johnny McDaid' (piano, guitar, backing vocals). I have never really been keen on 'Snow Patrol'. I first discovered them from a track from their fourth studio album "Eyes Open" the track I first heard from them was 'Chasing Cars' which was the band's successful track. When I first heard that track back in primary school I was amazed how great this track was. During that time it was the only track being played on the radio. Snow Patrol were also doing well in the charts at the time.  They were a great band in the last decade. At the time I decided to listen to all of their albums and this is what I thought of their albums. "Songs For Polarbears" their debut album I did not enjoy their debut album not their best album. "When It's All Over We Still Have To Clear Up" their second studio album which I thought was alright it was much better than their debut album. "Final Straw" a good album from the band even though I preferred their second album. "Eyes Open" my favourite album from the band this is their best album. "A Hundred Million Suns" an average album with some alright tracks. "Fallen Empires" I did not enjoy this album not their best album. Which brings us to their new album their seventh studio album. It has been 7 years since "Fallen Empires" was released. They are back after a 7 year break. Since hearing their new album "Wildness" what did I think of it? I thought it was another average album from them it's better than "Fallen Empires". I thought some of the tracks were alright, but the whole album was average.

My favourite tracks on the album starting with "Life On Earth" an amazing intro to the album such an amazing track I love the bass guitar on this track. Defintley my overall favourite on the entire album. "Heal Me" it's an alright track very catchy and very good guitars on this track. "A Dark Switch" which sounds like pop from the 2000s it's alright. My least favourite track was "Don't Give In" it sounds like a Vance Joy, Mumford & Sons track. It's alright not quite the strongest on the album.

Overall this album is average. It's better than their other album "Fallen Empires". I would listen to it again if I am in the mood for 'Snow Patrol'. I would give this album a 5/10.

J Balvin Vibras Album Review

J Balvin Vibras Album Review 
Rating: 2/10 
Favourite Tracks: Brillo, En Mi 
Least Favourite Tracks: Mi Gente, No Es Justo 


On this review I will be reviewing the new album from J Balvin. The album was released on the 25th May 2018. It's the fifth studio album by J Balvin called "Vibras".

J Balvin is a Colombian reggaeton singer, Who has been in the music scene for quite some time. He's a reggaeton, Latin trap artist, Who I have not been a fan of I think he's music is uninteresting there's nothing special about his music it's just the same old reggaeton shit. I do not see the hype for reggaeton I just do not understand why fans love reggaeton music which in my opinion is pure shit. In 2017 last year J Balvin blew up with that single "Mi Gente" which I thought was an irritating song. The freaking sample is being played over and over again. If they changed the sample for it not to be repetitive then I would have liked the track. Discussing about his discography he has released five studio albums I have not heard the other five but I have heard his new album "Vibras". Since hearing his new album what did I think of it? Well the answer is obvious the new J Balvin album is not good. I do not see the hype for this album it's just the same reggaeton beats, samples over and over again. There's nothing interesting about J Balvin. This album is just pure shit, boring reggaeton beats.

My favourite tracks on the album was a track called "Brillo" I thought this was his alright track on the entire album. "En Mi" another alright track on the entire album. My least favourite tracks "Mi Gente" which is an annoying track such a fucking annoying track with the same sample being repeated over and over again. "No Es Justo" a boring reggaeton track.

Overall this album was awful I would not listen to the album again. This album is terrible. I would give this album a 2/10.