Album review – CU Independent https://cuindependent.com University of Colorado Daily Student News Mon, 11 Sep 2017 18:08:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.8.1 Album review: Jake Bugg’s ‘Hearts That Strain’ https://cuindependent.com/2017/09/09/album-review-jake-bugg-hearts-strain/ Sun, 10 Sep 2017 05:25:05 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=84803 Jake Bugg's new album, 'Hearts that Strain,' is a conglomeration of different themes and genres. By Grace Harper

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Album review: Shamir’s ‘Hope’ is a surprising new direction https://cuindependent.com/2017/05/02/shamir/ Wed, 03 May 2017 06:23:57 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=83836 Lo-fi artist Shamir dropped an album that's more subdued and abrasive than his previous work, but just as powerful. By Shruti Kaul

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Album review: Gorillaz’s ‘Humanz’ https://cuindependent.com/2017/05/02/album-review-gorillaz-humanz/ Wed, 03 May 2017 02:31:36 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=84053 Gorillaz are back with their first album in seven years, a politically-charged collection that has a lot of offer. By Kristin Endahl

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Album Review: ‘Memories…Do Not Open’ https://cuindependent.com/2017/04/16/album-review-the-chainsmokers-memories-do-not-open/ Mon, 17 Apr 2017 06:02:28 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=83005 The new album by The Chainsmokers fails to deliver anything more than one-dimensional songs listeners can mindlessly sing along to. By Kristin Endahl

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Track review: Sit down and be ‘Humble’ for Kendrick Lamar’s new single https://cuindependent.com/2017/04/07/sit-down-and-be-humble-for-kendrick-lamars-new-single/ Sat, 08 Apr 2017 04:54:08 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=82709 The new music video by Kendrick Lamar is a masterpiece that promises an album worthy of its hype. By Charlotte Spaeth

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Album Review: Joey Bada$$’s ‘All-Amerikkkan Bada$$’ https://cuindependent.com/2017/04/07/album-review-joey-badas-all-amerikkkan-bada/ Sat, 08 Apr 2017 04:39:32 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=82692 The new album by Joey Bada$$ demonstrates the artists ability use his music to give a political message. By Alvaro Sanchez

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Album review: Is Drake’s new lengthy ‘More Life’ worth the listen? https://cuindependent.com/2017/03/24/album-review-is-drakes-new-lengthy-more-life-worth-the-listen/ Sat, 25 Mar 2017 04:01:50 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=82347 Superstar Drake is back with another record, saved from his typical blandness only by eclectic instrumentals and star-studded features. By Sam Danshes

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Album review: Depeche Mode’s ‘Spirit’ https://cuindependent.com/2017/03/21/album-review-depeche-mode-spirit/ Tue, 21 Mar 2017 18:03:54 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=82122 Industrial band Depeche Mode's new album is lyrically impressive but too grim to really be enjoyable. By Alvaro Sanchez

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Album review: ‘Different Creatures’ by Circa Waves https://cuindependent.com/2017/03/20/review-circa-waves-different-creatures/ Mon, 20 Mar 2017 22:36:43 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=81957 Circa Waves steps out of their comfort zone with their new album, 'Different Creatures.' By Samantha Danshes

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Album review: Thievery Corporation’s ‘The Temple of I & I’ https://cuindependent.com/2017/02/20/album-review-thievery-corporations-the-temple-of-i-i/ Tue, 21 Feb 2017 06:52:21 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=80150 Thievery Corporation’s lounge-dub style includes reggae on the new album, and despite its unexpectedness, it works. By Alvaro Sanchez

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