As the Semester Draws to a Close, the BSR Web Staff Reflects on Their Favorite Albums of This Semester Rachel Liggett – Waterpark’s Greatest Hits With the band Waterparks’ long awaited album announcement that will be released in spring 2023, Intellectual Property, it felt relevant to reflect upon one of their former albums, ‘Greatest … BSR Staff Picks: Our Defining Albums of Fall 2022
Title: Girlfriend Artist: The Driver Era Release Date: October 15, 2021 Rating: 4/5 After finding major success with their 2019 album X, The Driver Era recently released their newest work this past week, titled Girlfriend. The dynamic duo of ex-Disney star Ross Lynch and his brother Rocky bring their listeners a groovy, two-disk album that … Album Review: Girlfriend by The Driver Era
Title: Party at the Cemetery Artist: POORSTACY Release Date: 8 October 21 Rating: 2.5/5 I would describe myself as a passive fan of POORSTACY. Even though I am not the biggest fan of heavy metal music, the Florida-native artist offers a unique blend of rock, rap, and metal music that can help you get your … Album Review: POORSTACY’S “Party at the Cemetery”
Title: George Clanton & Nick Hexum Artist: George Clanton & Nick Hexum Record Label: 100% Electronica Release Date: July 23, 2020 ★★★★ As I received my record in the mail yesterday, I can officially say that the new collaboration of George Clanton & Nick Hexum, provides the soundtrack to the summer that we all desperately … Album Review: George Clanton & Nick Hexum
Title: Who Killed The Easter Bunny? Artist: MuppetHead Record Label: Self Released Release Date: August 20, 2020 ★★★ When I first arrived at Kent last year, I was taken aback by the burgeoning independent music scene that was taking place in the area. With bands like Cherrry, Cool Dads, and Pearly just to name a … Album Review: MuppetHead’s “Who Killed the Easter Bunny”
Title: The Mantle Artist: Agalloch Record Label: The End Records Release Date: August 13, 2002 ***** I will be reviewing The End Record’s 2002 release of The Mantle by Agalloch. Agalloch formed back in 1996 and split in 2016. They hail from Portland, Oregon. Now, before I review this album, … Album Review: The Mantle
Title: This is Called Survival – EP Artist: Pressure Cracks Record Label: War Against Records Release Date: Jan. 10, 2020 ★★★★ Southern California has been an epicenter for some of the heaviest hardcore bands in existence. This band upholds that statement with their latest effort. SoCal hardcore band Pressure Cracks have just recently dropped … Album Review: This is Called Survival
Title: Dreamland Artist: Coin Release Date: February 21, 2020 Rating: ★★★★☆ Standout Tracks: Crash My Car, Valentine, Let It All Out (10:05) If there’s only one feeling Coin managed capture in their third album, Dreamland, it’s romanticism– a theme that was present in both of the band’s previous two albums, but really took the driver’s … Album Review: Dreamland by Coin
Title: Pony Artist: Rex Orange County Label: Sony Music Entertainment Release Date: October 25, 2019 Rating: 4/5 It’s clear that bedroom-indie pop artist Rex Orange County has become confident enough to start experimenting with his music. His previous two albums remained safe behind a piano or guitar, but “Pony”, released on October 25, brings in … “It’s Not the Same Anymore”: Rex Orange County Album Review
Album: Lessons in Love Artist: Sinead Harnett Label: BAD MUSIC Release Date: September 20th, 2019 Rating: 4/5 Sinead Harnett, an English artist, recognized for her combination of R&B soulfulness with hinted electronics released her first studio album on September 20. That does not mean that she is particularly new to the music scene. Harnett has … Album Review: Sinead Harnett’s ‘Lessons in Love’