Tremendous year. 25 albums. The votes are in–here we go! 1. Kendrick Lamar – DAMN., [Interscope / TDE; 2017] By Jon Fuchs, Music Director DAMN. is only further proof that Kendrick Lamar is one of the greatest rappers of our generation. Instead of creating another concept record like good kid, m.A.Ad. city or To Pimp a Butterfly,…
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What We’re Playing – Week of 3/20/17
Spoon – Hot Thoughts Hot Thoughts, Spoon’s first record since the critically acclaimed They Want My Soul back in 2014, continues the indie pop sound that’s gotten them the heavy fanbase they’re currently holding onto. The Shins – Heartworms Their first record in five years, Heartworms sees the iconic indie outfit The Shins take their discography in…
Album Review: Jay Som – Everybody Works
By Tanner Bidish, Staff Writer [Polyvinyl; 2017] Rating: 8.5/10 Key Tracks: “The Bus Song,” “One More Time, Please,” “Take It” Melina Duterte – a.k.a. Jay Som – is 22, and despite her youth, she shows no lack of experience. Her 2016 compilation record, Turn Into, was a lo-fi hit, and she does it again on…
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