Thursday 28 January 2016

Rihanna - ANTI

Recommended by Bex:

The darkness of Rated R, mixed with the coolness of Unapologetic, Rihanna has delivered her most cohesive album to date. It's smooth and chilled, with an undertone of anger and resentment. Finally I feel like we've got below the surface of Rihanna's pop exterior.

Seriously though, where is 'Bitch Better Have My Money'? I think it should have made the deluxe version and can't stop listening to it recently.

Sunday 17 January 2016

FKA twigs - LP1

Recommended by Bex:

FKA twigs has steadily been growing on me throughout 2015. I'd rate her my favourite modern singer, alongside Tinashe. Tahliah Debrett Barnett (twigs) is artistic, bass-driven, and a very sensual performer.

Sunday 10 January 2016

Justin Bieber - Purpose

Recommended by Bex:

If you had told me I'd recommend Bieber a year ago, or even one month, I'd have been somewhat surprised. Since turning 30, my tastes don't seem to conform any more (if they ever did) and I happily like what I like.

He's also really hot, and at a fanciable age now!

Saturday 2 January 2016

Natalie Imbruglia - Male

Recommended by Bex:

A few years ago, I actively sought every Natalie recording: the live tracks, the b-sides, the bonus tracks, and I came to the conclusion that she doesn't have a single bad song.

While by no means my favourite of her albums, it is highly recommended. These are great covers from an amazing singer who gives her own, albeit safe, version rather than a straight copy. If you like what you hear, try the first two albums and, her latest original release, Come to Life.