For a while, I was beginning to lose my faith in scary movies. “Insidious: Chapter 2” totally renewed it. The storyline was incredible with lots of twists that were all explained by the end...
When I think of The Roots, I think of its signature sound: traditional band arrangements and rap vocals. On their collaboration with Elvis Costello, ”Wise Up Ghost,” I was treated to something...
Canadian band The Sadies has been genre-bending for almost two decades, and its 16th studio album has splintered country, folk and garage-band rock together in a mesmerizing way. “Internal Sounds,”...
Feel-good synth rockers Grouplove have released their second studio album, “Spreading Rumours.” Already riding the success of the radio hit “Ways To Go,” this album is sure to be...
Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser, better known as MGMT, have released their self-titled third album after three years since the band’s last effort, “Congratulations.” The theme...
Grade: A+
If you like 2 Chainz, you’ll like his new album, “B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time.” But let’s talk about the 26-page cook book that 2 Chainz has concocted to accompany every track...
It’s a Vin Diesel sci-fi; I didn’t exactly go in with the highest expectations. Still, though, they should have been a little lower.
No movie has ever made me as uncomfortable as “Riddick”...
Grade: A
Songstress Janelle Monáe’s sophomore album “The Electric Lady” dropped on September 10 to much hype, and Monáe delivered.
The album had a variety of featured artists...
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Earth, Wind & Fire’s 20th studio album “Now, Then & Forever” furthers the band’s tradition of funky jazz-pop, now entering its fifth decade.
Only co-founders Verdine...
Grade: B
The Weeknd, born Abel Tesfaye, has finally released his much-anticipated debut studio album.
The R&B singer’s fanbase skyrocketed after releasing three critically acclaimed mixtapes...
Grade: A
Ariana Grande’s smooth, melodic voice paired with R&B beats on her new album “Yours Truly” makes for a great set of tunes to listen to this fall. At this point, we’ve...
Grade: D
Yes, I went 3-D to get the full experience. No, you should not. Save the 3-D glasses. The One Direction boys are already three dimensional. That part is not a scam, but after the millionth screaming...
