The alternative rock group reshapes the theatricality that made it famous, forging an album from its once niche sound.
Muse, Blur, And The Darkness In Singles This Week
Blur leans towards the exploratory, The Darkness is stuck in old-time rock and roll, and Muse continues its flair for the dramatic.
Kendrick Lamar’s Grandiose ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’ Sheds All Hip-Hop Rivals
In a surprise release, Kendrick Lamar’s third album, ‘To Pimp a Butterfly’ details pain and passion while adopting a more difficult and inaccessible sound.
Prince, Muse, And The Waterboys In Single This Week
Muse returns to the grunge garage, Prince takes another bow, and The Waterboys’s endearing lullaby.
Modest Mouse Returns With A Puzzling, Experimental Project
The band keeps its high brow lyrics but moves away from their popular, indie-folk in search of a more universal style.
Madonna Makes Clumsy Attempt At Contemporary Relavancy
Madonna has some fun inserting herself into the next generation, though mostly at her own expense.
Rixton Treads Down Weary Path Of Past Boy Bands
The newest pop punk contenders debut an uneven first album, though display a certain harmonic charm.
Ciara Bets On New Future
With “I Bet,” Ciara moves on from the pains of a public breakup.
Kelly Clarkson Just Can’t Seem to ‘Breakaway’ From Idol Past
Kelly Clarkson fails to shed her ‘American Idol’ image and offers the same pop-inspired power ballads in her newest album ‘Piece by Piece.’
Mumford & Sons Departs From Old Sound And More Singles This Week
Mumford joins Kanye West and Snoop Dog for a batch of high profile releases.