Tag: Decibel

Back to life: M.I.A. returns after three-year hiatus, releases versatile Hindu-inspired album

Back to life: M.I.A. returns after three-year hiatus, releases versatile Hindu-inspired album

By Elaina Crockett

December 3, 2013 at 1:38 am

Monster mash: Lady Gaga successfully bridges art, pop music in eccentric album

Monster mash: Lady Gaga successfully bridges art, pop music in eccentric album

By Elaina Crockett

November 18, 2013 at 11:26 pm

Rap god: Eminem releases brutally honest 8th studio album

Rap god: Eminem releases brutally honest 8th studio album

By Elaina Crockett

November 11, 2013 at 11:25 pm

Catching fire: Indie-rock band releases 2-disc, experimental 4th album 'Reflektor'

Catching fire: Indie-rock band releases 2-disc, experimental 4th album 'Reflektor'

By Elaina Crockett

November 5, 2013 at 1:22 am

Scarred for life: Jason Derulo fails to grow musical style with release of unoriginal EP, 'Tattoos'

Scarred for life: Jason Derulo fails to grow musical style with release of unoriginal EP, 'Tattoos'

By Elaina Crockett

October 28, 2013 at 10:48 pm

Dark horse: Katy Perry releases raw, mature 4th album, details issues surrounding divorce

Dark horse: Katy Perry releases raw, mature 4th album, details issues surrounding divorce

By Elaina Crockett

October 21, 2013 at 11:15 pm

Hard at twerk: Miley Cyrus develops mature sound, bares vulnerable side with album 'Bangerz'

Hard at twerk: Miley Cyrus develops mature sound, bares vulnerable side with album 'Bangerz'

By Elaina Crockett

October 14, 2013 at 11:31 pm

Band of sisters: Rock-, R&B-infused group releases experimental, catchy debut full-length album

Band of sisters: Rock-, R&B-infused group releases experimental, catchy debut full-length album

By Elaina Crockett

October 7, 2013 at 11:04 pm

Electro-pop princess: Sixteen-year-old singer, Lorde, delivers creative debut album, hit-single 'Royals'

Electro-pop princess: Sixteen-year-old singer, Lorde, delivers creative debut album, hit-single 'Royals'

By Elaina Crockett

September 30, 2013 at 11:05 pm

Icona flop: Despite success of 'I Love It' single, Icona Pop delivers forgettable performance on full album

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Icona flop: Despite success of 'I Love It' single, Icona Pop delivers forgettable performance on full album

By Elaina Crockett

September 23, 2013 at 11:07 pm

Will.I.was: Black Eyed Peas' frontman will.i.am party rocks on new solo album "#willpower," features other top artists

Will.I.was: Black Eyed Peas' frontman will.i.am party rocks on new solo album "#willpower," features other top artists

By Erik Van Rheenen

April 30, 2013 at 12:47 am

Out of the ashes: Fall Out Boy delivers evolved pop sound on reunion album

Out of the ashes: Fall Out Boy delivers evolved pop sound on reunion album

By Erik Van Rheenen

April 15, 2013 at 10:03 pm

True to self: Pop-punk band Paramore releases self-titled album with new band dynamic, retains some rock sound

True to self: Pop-punk band Paramore releases self-titled album with new band dynamic, retains some rock sound

By Erik Van Rheenen

April 9, 2013 at 1:16 am

Awkward rapping: Tyler, The Creator provides fine musicality, but is deficient in his lyric abilities

Awkward rapping: Tyler, The Creator provides fine musicality, but is deficient in his lyric abilities

By Erik Van Rheenen

April 2, 2013 at 12:44 am

Sleep on it: OneRepublic's new bubblegum pop album bores rather than bops

Sleep on it: OneRepublic's new bubblegum pop album bores rather than bops

By Erik Van Rheenen

March 25, 2013 at 10:45 pm

Well-suited: Justin Timberlake's "The 20/20 Experience" is near perfection in classiness and music

Well-suited: Justin Timberlake's "The 20/20 Experience" is near perfection in classiness and music

By Erik Van Rheenen

March 18, 2013 at 11:30 pm

Off-kilter: Album showcases local band's talent through existential sound

Off-kilter: Album showcases local band's talent through existential sound

By Erik Van Rheenen

March 4, 2013 at 11:29 pm

Meeting of minds: Reznor creates a sombre setlist with mixture of acoustic, electronic sounds

Meeting of minds: Reznor creates a sombre setlist with mixture of acoustic, electronic sounds

By Erik Van Rheenen

February 26, 2013 at 12:35 am

Misfire: Confusing compilation of emo, stadium rock makes conventional weapons worst My Chemical Romance album to date

Misfire: Confusing compilation of emo, stadium rock makes conventional weapons worst My Chemical Romance album to date

By Erik Van Rheenen

February 19, 2013 at 12:36 am

Disheartening: Compilation about Valentine's Day evokes anything but love

Disheartening: Compilation about Valentine's Day evokes anything but love

By Erik Van Rheenen

February 12, 2013 at 12:04 am

Bridge to the past: Album brings synth and spirit of the '80s into today's pop scene

Bridge to the past: Album brings synth and spirit of the '80s into today's pop scene

By Erik Van Rheenen

February 4, 2013 at 11:05 pm

So much to say: Seasoned pop-punk band Say Anything mixes old songs with new material in three disc set

So much to say: Seasoned pop-punk band Say Anything mixes old songs with new material in three disc set

By Erik Van Rheenen

January 28, 2013 at 9:42 pm

Digital letdown: Ra Ra Riot leaves its Baroque sound, but only achieves awkward robotic results

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Digital letdown: Ra Ra Riot leaves its Baroque sound, but only achieves awkward robotic results

By Erik Van Rheenen

January 22, 2013 at 12:12 am

Overshadowed: A$AP Rocky's feature artists outshine him on his own album

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Overshadowed: A$AP Rocky's feature artists outshine him on his own album

By Erik Van Rheenen

January 14, 2013 at 11:50 pm