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The Top 10 Songs by Tears for Fears
April 1, 2025
Tears for Fears was one of the most forward-thinking groups of the 1980s, but the two musicians were also synth-pop hitmakers. Highly influential and often misunderstood, Tears for Fears is one of the greatest bands of all time.
Their ability far extends past the handful…
Munan and Ari Alexander and Cecil Alexander Reviewed
March 21, 2025
Munan – Fake Love Friday Night
Reality is a thing of the past. And, if you have enough dimes in your pocket, you’re bound to pay how many of them it takes to make fantasy permanent. But don’t feel bad about it. This is the way we’ve been trained.
Yes…
It’s official: we’re in the era of top-tier American artists that many pop listeners worldwide have never heard of. We’re in the era where the same artists win the Grammy every time they put on new music and where not enough people care enough to complain…
Coldplay - "Moon Music" Review
October 8, 2024
Like frosted tips and planking, Coldplay records won’t age well. And while millions love them now that they’re a prime concern, few will pledge allegiance once the hype has dyed down. Yet, fair is fair; unlike bad hairdos and weird internet fads, the Coldplay…
Kurran Karbal and Kid Tigrrr Reviewed
September 17, 2024
Kurran Karbal – Maybe In Another Life
All that I expect from pop music is for it to be irresistible. Nothing less and, certainly nothing more. And you should set your own standards at a similar level. After all, what does pop music promise but moments where troubles…
Color Theory and Jet Lag Fuel Reviewed
August 14, 2024
Color Theory – The Art of Anger
It might seem pretty ridiculous to consider now, when 99% of music is made using some sort of controller plugged into a laptop, but the numerous sounds that synthesizers can produce was something that needed to fought for. Not long…
Summer and Inland Isle Reviewed
July 29, 2024
Summer – Les filles du soir
People tend to put uncomfortable things off for another time. We don’t like to look the truth square in the eyes, not when we know that it’s going to bother us. And, to avoid it, we have plenty of tools. Pop music is, most certainly…
John Fox and Ever-Lovin' Jug Band Reviewed
July 8, 2024
John Fox – Neon Lullaby
If the gigantic internet success of Toto’s “Africa” has taught us anything, it is that great songs of any genre deserve recognition at any time and that music hipsters, for the most part, are hypocrites.
Do you think that they…
My Mom Is Here and hiFi Reviewed
June 23, 2024
My Mom Is Here – Didn’t Sleep Tonight
Musical audiences have just the same appetite for going out and having fun as they always did. But they have far less time. There is so much vying for their attention, and every single entertainment prospect is bound to…