Author Archives: Piper Westrom
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ALBUM REVIEW: Morgan Wallen does it all on sophomore LP ‘Dangerous’
A 30-song album is ambitious, no matter who you are. Morgan Wallen was up to the challenge with Dangerous: The Double Album. Heralded by a handful of singles that fans have already grown to love, Dangerous arrives with heaps of material that the young country crooner has penned recently…
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ALBUM REVIEW: Tori Kelly keeps it classic with ‘A Tori Kelly Christmas’
As we inch closer and closer to the end of 2020, more artists are throwing their Santa hats into the ring. Tori Kelly is among those lending her powerful pipes to the holiday season with A Tori Kelly Christmas. A Tori Kelly Christmas Tori Kelly Capitol Records, Oct. 30 7/10…
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REVIEW: Dolly Parton full of the holiday spirit on ‘A Holly Dolly Christmas’
Christmas has come early this year—thank God—as Dolly Parton is set to release her first holiday album in 30 years. A Holly Dolly Christmas is the latest offering from country music’s queen, and it includes all the merriment of the season. This 12-track album features Parton singing favorites, as…
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REVIEW: lovelytheband shakes it up on ‘Conversations With Myself About You’
Debut single “Broken” captured the attention of millions for lovelytheband. About four years later and still riding that high, the group is back with its sophomore album, Conversations With Myself About You. Rich in indie pop sounds that at times venture into the ’80s techno sound vault, this offering demonstrates that…
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REVIEW: Luke Bryan stays in his comfort zone on ‘Born Here, Live Here, Die Here’
With six albums and numerous headlining tours, Luke Bryan has made his definitive stamp on country music. As one of the more distinctive voices in the genre, Bryan continues to command attention and garner some of the best sales in the industry. Yet, his distinct style and repeated tropes…
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Aces use their influence to charm on ‘Under My Influence’
Provo, Utah natives Cristal Ramirez, Katie Henderson, McKenna Petty and Alisa Ramirez have begun to build a reputation as The Aces. And across the 14 tracks on their sophomore album, Under My Influence, the pop quartet shows an ability to develop a narrative and draw from personal experiences to give impressive depth.…
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Chicks pour fuel on the fire with “Gaslighter”
It’s been 14 years since the band formerly known as The Dixie Chicks released a studio album. The powerhouse trio of Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire and Emily Strayer are back with a times-appropriate new name, The Chicks, and a new collection of songs called Gaslighter. Gaslighter The Chicks Columbia Records,…
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ALBUM REVIEW: Dream Wife explores its more intimate side on ‘So When You Gonna…’
Icelandic-U.K. trio Dream Wife is back following its 2018 self-titled debut. Sophomore album So When You Gonna… finds the band on both ends of the pop-punk spectrum. From loud, screamed anthems to poetic mellow ballads; Dream Wife tries a little of this and that without venturing too far outside its wheelhouse.…
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ALBUM REVIEW: Lady Gaga returns to her pop throne with ‘Chromatica’
In the four years since Lady Gaga released her last studio album, the singer-songwriter-cum-actress has been busy. After a brief TV stint on “American Horror Story: Hotel” and then an award-winning turn in “A Star Is Born” alongside Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga has returned to her roots to create…
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REVIEW: AWOLNATION mines personal experience on ‘Angel Miners and Lightning Riders’
While it hasn’t been long since AWOLNATION released its last album, a lot has changed for Aaron Bruno and his revolving supporting cast leading up to Angel Miners and Lightning Riders. It’s been a while since the days of breakout alt-rock hit “Sail,” but Bruno has shown no signs of…