A little over five years since this Arcade Fire multi-instrumentalist’s first solo project, Will Butler releases his next odyssey, Generations. The tone shifts throughout the record, yet presents itself as a cohesive package to the listener. I know that sounds confusing, but honestly every song had something almost incredibly different to offer yet sounded like the tracks were cut from the same cloth.
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Arcade Fire Album(s) Review
As you’ve all noticed the last few weeks, I’ve been constantly listening to Arcade Fire. However, I was only listening to my favorite songs off the records, essentially from when I listened to them all for the first time. This means that not a whole lot was coming off of Everything Now or Reflektor, or even Funeral! The Suburbs was my first foray into the band’s work, and Neon Bible was a logical next step in my listening history/journey. While I do like some songs from those other efforts, I decided it was about time to give them another shake and see if my tastes have expanded.
Read moreSeether – Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum Album Review
As I sat down to draw late this afternoon, I decided it was time give the new album from Seether a listen. I know it’s only been a little over a week since it’s dropped, but I felt like I shouldn’t delay this adventure any longer – and I was right to think that! Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum was a solid ride through the rock landscape for just over 50 minutes of my life, and I couldn’t ever regret it.
Read moreAvatar – Hunter Gatherer Album Review
Since it’s the weekend and I told you all to expect it, here’s my review of Swedish heavy metal band Avatar’s newest release, Hunter Gatherer. Not even a full two years since the release of their previous album Avatar Country, I’d like to think that the pandemic had something to do with the quicker appearance of new music from this dynamic band. And for that I am happy.
Read moreGlass Animals – Dreamland Album Review
New music! Yay! And from a band I was highly anticipating new music from! A few years back, Glass Animals experienced some real trauma when their drummer was struck by a truck while he was on a bike. The recovery process sounded like a slow one, but luckily he’s back in full health and helping the band make music again! Really, it hasn’t been all that long since their sophomore effort came out, but that doesn’t make me any less excited about the release of Dreamland.
Read moreAlbum Review: AWOLNATION, Angel Miners & the Lightening Riders
Don’t you just love new music? I sure do. And I was beyond pumped to finally have AWOLNATION’s latest record grace my ears this weekend. It’s been a surprisingly quick two years since their last effort, so back when they released their first single, “The Best,” I became increasingly excited for the full-length.
Read moreAlbum Review: Louis Tomlinson – Walls
As I mentioned in my Fan Art Friday post from yesterday, I was getting ready to draw and with that I was going to listen to Louis Tomlinson’s debut album, Walls. As a die-hard Directioner, I was excited, but also nervous to listen to this, because I truthfully haven’t given their solo efforts much attention. I love the One Direction sound so much, that I just sort of live in that musical bubble.
Read moreEd Sheeran – No. 6 Collaborations Project
Ed Sheran’s fourth official release has been in my possession for quite some time now, but until today I hadn’t given it the full listen-through. Sure, I’d heard many singles from the No. 6 Collaborations Project, but it didn’t encompass the full scope of the record.
Read moreFoals: Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost – Part 2
Foals did what The 1975 claimed they were going to do, put out two records in one year. Where The 1975 failed, Foals succeeded! And Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost – Part 2 was by no means an afterthought, or a group of leftover songs. This record tells it’s own story while still keeping with a similar tone to Part 1.
Read moreAlbum Review: Bear Hands, Fake Tunes
One of my favorite alternative bands, Bear Hands, finally released their latest full-length album, Fake Tunes, nearly three years after one of my favorite records ever, You’ll Pay for This was ironically (or not) released on tax day. This album was a strong follow-up and I’ll certainly be listening to this in the pool all summer long!
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