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A mid-stage millennial who's been fascinated by pop culture since before he can remember, and is dedicated to untangle the mess that it can often be. My opinions are mine and mine alone, and I try to make sure they are as well-researched and understandable as humanly possible. Because there's enough confusion that I have no interest adding to.

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Category: Album Reviews

‘RENAISSANCE’ Introduces Final Form Beyoncé
Album Reviews, Music

‘RENAISSANCE’ Introduces Final Form Beyoncé

Beyoncé channels 25 years of pop dominance into a Pan-African disco fantasia where she can enjoy her hard-forged control. Continue reading ‘RENAISSANCE’ Introduces Final Form Beyoncé

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On ‘Harry’s House,’ Harry Styles is the Most Riveting Hot Mess
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On ‘Harry’s House,’ Harry Styles is the Most Riveting Hot Mess

Pop’s most enigmatic superstar pulls back the sequined curtain on his strongest album to date. Continue reading On ‘Harry’s House,’ Harry Styles is the Most Riveting Hot Mess

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Adele Comes Full Circle on ’30’
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Adele Comes Full Circle on ’30’

Adele is without equal in the music industry, and her new album widens the gap. Continue reading Adele Comes Full Circle on ’30’

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Ed Sheeran’s ‘=’ Succeeds by Slightly Updating the Wheel
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Ed Sheeran’s ‘=’ Succeeds by Slightly Updating the Wheel

Ed Sheeran leverages his transformed personal life to reinforce his position as one of the most powerful artists in pop music. Continue reading Ed Sheeran’s ‘=’ Succeeds by Slightly Updating the Wheel

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Taylor Swift Indulges in the Joy of Being a <i>Lover</i>, Not a Fighter
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Taylor Swift Indulges in the Joy of Being a Lover, Not a Fighter

Taylor Swift returns to form by following the silver lining. Continue reading Taylor Swift Indulges in the Joy of Being a Lover, Not a Fighter

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<i>The Lion King</i> Live-Action Soundtrack Succeeds by Not Tarnishing the Original’s Legacy
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The Lion King Live-Action Soundtrack Succeeds by Not Tarnishing the Original’s Legacy

For the sake of a generation’s childhood, Disney smartly plays it safe with its most important musical property. Continue reading The Lion King Live-Action Soundtrack Succeeds by Not Tarnishing the Original’s Legacy

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Robyn’s <i>Honey</i> Trades the Dance Floor for the Chill Hangout Suite
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Robyn’s Honey Trades the Dance Floor for the Chill Hangout Suite

Robyn’s first LP in nearly a decade is years ahead of the rest of pop (again). Continue reading Robyn’s Honey Trades the Dance Floor for the Chill Hangout Suite

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Charlie Puth’s <i>Voicenotes</i> is Pop’s New F*ckboy Manifesto
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Charlie Puth’s Voicenotes is Pop’s New F*ckboy Manifesto

Pop’s basic nice guy tries to convinces us that he’s a basic bad guy. Continue reading Charlie Puth’s Voicenotes is Pop’s New F*ckboy Manifesto

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