album review
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Title: Life In The City Artist: Turkuaz Record Label: Electric Habitat Music Release Date: Sept. 28, 2018 Rating: ★★ One of my favorite ways to learn and talk more about music is by branching out a little bit to get out of my synthy-and-whispery-vocal comfort zone. In the BSR lobby, there is a bin of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]