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Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent [2019]
Artist: Lewis CapaldiScottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi comes
with his debut album after a successful EP last
year. Capaldi, known for his self-deprecating
humor is also known for his videos and social
media presence, even getting promoted on 9GAG.
Armed with a powerful voice that hints at Chris
Martin and Ed Sheeran among others, Divinely
Uninspired to a Hellish Extent brings listeners to
an emotional rollercoaster perfect for when youjust want a good emotional release. or maybe just
a couple of sad songs to sing to.Recommended Track/s:One – Speaking of good things, this particular
track talks about how one’s loss is another’s gain.
Thankful to fate for bringing a person to whom
they really belong. Fate is a tricky, fickle thing.
Maybe Lewis Capaldi got it right and just be
thankful, yeah?Labrinth, Sia, and Diplo Present... LSD [2019]
Artist: LSDIn a surprising move, three artists of varying
genres collaborated for an album. The group was
formed when American musician and producer
Diplo was asked to write a song with British singer
and producer Labrinth and Australian singer Sia.
The trio creates great sound mixing R&B grime,
acid jazz, trap, and EDM. Having already released
an EP and this, their debut studio album, the
strength of each artist is featured prominently
throughout their songs, making for a fun new
addition to anyone’s party mix. Perfect for
getting yourself up on the way to work, or to prepfor pre-game on a pre-weekend night out! Also
good for Mondays. Admit it, there’s not a lot that
helps us march off to work.Recommended Track/s:Genius – The group’s first single, Genius, will keep
everyone on their toes with a love song. With Sia
and Labrinth belting their vocal work, and you
would know Diplo is flexing his creative muscles
mixing all of the artists’ styles. Taking cues from
the name, both the track (and all the others) and
their music videos will make you feel like you are
under the influence.Love in the Land of Rubber Shoes & Dirty Ice
Cream (15th Anniversary Edition) [2018]
Artist: Orange and LemonsAh, Orange and Lemons. That band who made
THAT dance possible. You know the one. Once in
our lives, we did it or saw people who did. They
may have started off as a Beatles tribute band,
but Orange and Lemons gave life to the folk-pop
genre in the OPM industry. Love songs one would
think of as coming from their parents’ era that also
work well with the language of millennials? Yes,
please. With tunes that make you bust out the old
air guitar and mellow vocal work so inviting you’d
want to sing along, Love in the Land of Rubber
Shoes & Dirty Ice Cream reminds us how they
got in the business in the first place. Suited for aretro-filled FM station Sunday, cruising down the
freeway or out of town!Recommended Track/s:Hey, Please – This suspiciously Beatles-sounding
song, tells of a really insistent suitor chasing the
focus of his emotions. This is really the band at
their Orange and Lemons-est. Now do yourself a
favor and listen to the rest of their albums.Nobody Else EP [2017]
Artist: IdealismOf course, we have something for the lo-fi
listeners out here. One of the underground genres
picking up popularity among millennials, lo-fi
features distorted sounds, low tempo, and really
mostly feature words instead of the classical sense
of lyrics. Idealism shows up with an EP made of
his usual style of uncomplicated piano melodies,
steady, softened beats, and elements from the
environment that puts here in the atmosphere. In
case you have not tried lo-fi music, it goes reallywell with a stressful drive home after a hard day
of work.Recommended Track/s:Cold Door Handles – Yes, lo-fi song titles don’t
make much sense and no, this is not a soundtrack
for when you close or open doors. This track is
recommended because what was said about the
artist rings true. The beats will make you bob your
head, while the piano will keep you calm as the
world will still turn even if you miss that deadline
your boss just told you about.