The very existence of blink-182’s new EP, Dogs Eating Dogs, might be surprising for several reasons. For one, it was rather quietly released online the week before Christmas. For another, it’s the band’s first independent release since splitting from longtime label DGC/Interscope several months ago. But most surprising is that, in five songs across 19 furious minutes, Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker have finally delivered upon the promise of their most mature and affecting album, 2003’s self-titled effort. Their last full-length, 2011’s Neighborhoods , was […]
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Popblerd’s Best Albums of 2012: Drew’s List
Drew unleashes a typically diverse best-of 2012 list, featuring everyone from fun. and Miguel to Regina Spektor. Oh yeah, Kendrick Lamar is here too!!
Spin Cycle: A Tale Of Two Greatest Hits Albums
New compilations have just been released collecting the hits of divas Kelly Clarkson and Whitney Houston. Is either disc necessary?
Spin Cycle: Gary Clark Jr., Blak N Blu
Does Gary Clark Jr.’s major label debut live up to the hype? We take a listen to the blues and soul musician’s “Blak N Blu.”
Spin Cycle: Miguel, Kaleidoscope Dream
R&B singer Miguel makes a huge impression with his sophomore effort, “Kaleidoscope Dream.”
Rihanna, Unapologetic: Spin Cycle
“Unapologetic” is certain to get lots of tongues wagging for various reasons. How does pop princess Rihanna fare on her lucky 7th album?
Spin Cycle: Ne-Yo, R.E.D.
Singer/songwriter Ne-Yo’s fifth album, “R.E.D.” is another chapter in the career of one of modern pop music’s finest talents.
Spin Cycle: Aerosmith, Music From Another Dimension
Aerosmith returns after a decade-long hiatus with “Music From Another Dimension.” Do the Boston bad boys still have the goods?
Spin Cycle: Taylor Swift, Red
The patron saint of heartbroken tweens returns with – comparatively – her most adult album yet, “Red”. Popblerd has the review!
Spin Cycle: Dwele, Greater Than One
I’m not sure if it would be right to call Dwele an R&B journeyman. Unknown to the average pop fan (a small handful are aware that it’s him singing the hook on Kanye’s “Flashing Lights,”) the Detroit native has nevertheless amassed a solid catalog of albums in nearly a decade of recording. Greater Than One is the singer/songwriter’s sixth effort, and it’s one of the stronger albums in his oeuvre-truthfully, it’s one of the stronger R&B releases of a year […]
Blerd Appreciation: Meshell Ndegeocello
If anyone was to ask me who the most underrated artist of the past twenty years, there would be absolutely no hesitation in my response Meshell Ndegeocello. Since her debut in 1993, the singer, composer, bandleader and multi-instrumentalist has been blowing me away. Ten studio albums that range in quality from merely good to mind-blowingly excellent, a complete unwillingness to fit in anyone’s box, and a well-deserved rep as a dynamic live performer have all contributed to my opinion. Meshell […]