With Remnants, established country singer LeeAnn Rimes completely leaves the country genre behind and embraces adult contemporary…maybe. Truth be told, the album is a confusing mish-mash of genres. Rimes moves from power ballads to adult contemporary to a more folk…
From the Record Crate: MIKA – “Life in Cartoon Motion” (2007)
Singer-songwriter Mika released his debut album Life in Cartoon Motion on February 5, 2007. The album debuted at number one in the United Kingdom and sold over 7.8 million copies since it’s release. It’s downright amazing and a wonderful example…
Album Review: Lauren Alaina – “Road Less Traveled”
When Road Less Traveled – the second album from American Idol season 10 runner-up Lauren Alaina – is good, it’s really good. The album as a whole has exceedingly tight production. Even the mediocre songs sound amazing, tightly polished and intricately put together.…
Album Review: Neil Cicierega – “Mouth Moods”
Mouth Moods is an hour long mash-up album released by Neil Cicierega, perennial internet staple behind the band Lemon Demon, the flash animation turned physical puppet show “Potter Puppet Pals,” and viral videos “Brodyquest” and “Ariel Needs Legs.” Mouth Moods…
Album Review: The Flaming Lips – “Oczy Mlody”
On their fourteenth album Oczy Mlody, the Flaming Lips ask you to redefine the concept of a “song.” If you think a song needs to have a musical or lyrical beginning, a middle, and an end, then this won’t…
Issue Review: The Wicked + The Divine #25
In The Wicked + The Divine #25, structure is the name of the game. The majority of the issue is a conversation between Persephone, Urdr, and Woden, as they set out the rules for their shaky alliance in the brand…
