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Who can resist Ariana shaking her thing in a Christmas onesie, anyway? Not me. Here's to a happy 2015.
Wednesday 24 December 2014
Thursday 18 December 2014
Azealia Banks - Broke with Expensive Taste
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After some PR missteps and label shenanigans, Azealia's debut LP finally surfaced in November. It takes you on a weird (in a good way) journey through a spectrum of various sounds and genres - from Caribbean and Spanish flavors to deep house, from pop to hip hop.
She delves into many styles and is fearless when it comes to her versatility as an artist. People can hate on her all they want, but if Azealia Banks continues to put out music like this, she won't have to worry about what her critics say. The standout album of 2014.
After some PR missteps and label shenanigans, Azealia's debut LP finally surfaced in November. It takes you on a weird (in a good way) journey through a spectrum of various sounds and genres - from Caribbean and Spanish flavors to deep house, from pop to hip hop.
She delves into many styles and is fearless when it comes to her versatility as an artist. People can hate on her all they want, but if Azealia Banks continues to put out music like this, she won't have to worry about what her critics say. The standout album of 2014.
Sunday 7 December 2014
Taylor Swift - 1989
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The title of an Amazon review says it all for me: 'Will have to play this 1989 times before I get bored of it. Album of the year!'. Taylor has fully transitioned from country to pop, and is a force to be reckoned with.
She wrote and helped to produce all of the songs here, which makes it feel like you're reading her diary. The songs are insightful and fun. The voice memos on the deluxe ('Blank Space', 'I Wish You Would', 'I Know Places'), in particular, give a nice insight into her songwriting.
Here's Taylor, on what looks to be the same NY ferry I took:
The title of an Amazon review says it all for me: 'Will have to play this 1989 times before I get bored of it. Album of the year!'. Taylor has fully transitioned from country to pop, and is a force to be reckoned with.
She wrote and helped to produce all of the songs here, which makes it feel like you're reading her diary. The songs are insightful and fun. The voice memos on the deluxe ('Blank Space', 'I Wish You Would', 'I Know Places'), in particular, give a nice insight into her songwriting.
Here's Taylor, on what looks to be the same NY ferry I took:
Tuesday 2 December 2014
Iggy Azalea - Reclassified
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Iggy Azalea, whose real name I just discovered to be Amethyst Amelia Kelly, is a sweetheart when interviewed. For this reason, I've remained fascinated by how opposing her musical style is. Plus, 'Problem' was my summer anthem and really gained momentum here in the UK.
Reclassified is essentially a repackaging of the debut LP The New Classic. It features five new songs, a selection of tracks from the former release, and is substantially more cohesive than her first attempt.
Azalea was recently nominated for six American Music Awards – the most of anyone - including 'Artist of the Year' and 'Single of the Year'.
Iggy Azalea, whose real name I just discovered to be Amethyst Amelia Kelly, is a sweetheart when interviewed. For this reason, I've remained fascinated by how opposing her musical style is. Plus, 'Problem' was my summer anthem and really gained momentum here in the UK.
Reclassified is essentially a repackaging of the debut LP The New Classic. It features five new songs, a selection of tracks from the former release, and is substantially more cohesive than her first attempt.
Azalea was recently nominated for six American Music Awards – the most of anyone - including 'Artist of the Year' and 'Single of the Year'.
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