The Fame was instantly iconic, thanks to Gaga’s uninhibited attitude towards her own music and her reluctance to be anything other than an artist at all times. Continue reading
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Best of 2013: Best Album 25-18
25) Drake – Nothing Was The Same Kicking things off is the third album from Drake, an artist who back in 2011 was on the brink of becoming the best Hip-Hop act currently recording. The pressure for Nothing Was The Same was so immense that it’s understandable that the end result was a slight disappointment. … Continue reading
Best of 2013: Best Single 20-11
20) London Grammar – Strong It’s easy to understand why I love Strong so much. Much like the rest of the London Grammar album, it feels like The XX’s music pushed beyond technical brilliance and into the realm of real emotion. Lead singer Hannah Reid’s vocal here is incredibly powerful without overshadowing the rest of … Continue reading
First Listen, First Impressions: Lady Gaga – ARTPOP
Having just finished my first full listen of ARTPOP, the third (or fourth) studio album from an artist who has frequented this blog more than anyone else, I knew I had more to say than I could fit in a few 140 character tweets (@Atkins_Sam). I often feel like this after my inaugural listen of … Continue reading
Best of 2012: Best Music Gig
5) Lady GaGa – Born This Way Ball – Twickenham Stadium (London) I saw the 2012 Lady GaGa tour and she only makes it to number 5 in my list? It may seem strange but 2012 was a damn good year for me and gigs and our fair Lady was bettered by 4 other concerts. … Continue reading
808s / Grammys / Grammys 2012
Grammys 2012: Was it worth the effort?
This time last year I was recovering from a truly shocking Grammys, which saw 2 of the big 4 awards go to outsiders. The awards themselves were as predicted in 2012, and while I’m here to take a look back on last night’s action, I’ll try and keep this brief. The whole night was … Continue reading
808s / Grammys / Grammys 2012
Who should win Album of the Year at the 2012 Grammys?
There’s a week to go until the biggest night in the music calender, a night that is sure to cause drama and surprises whether you like it or not. The Grammys are renowned for making poor decisions when it comes to nominations, and often baffling decisions when it comes to giving the awards out. I’ll … Continue reading
Best of 2011: Best Album 10-1
10) Bon Iver – Bon Iver Kicking off the top 10 is a truly expansive album. I hadn’t heard of Bon Iver until he appeared on Kanye’s record last November. Then came the cover of Skinny Love by Birdy that made it’s way onto the charts, and Justin Vernon was a bonafide Blogger’s darling. The … Continue reading
Best of 2011: Best Single 10-1
10) Chase and Status – Blind Faith (Feat. Liam Bailey) Kicking off the top 10 we have the Bass song of the year. It has been a brilliant year for Chase and Status and this is their crowning achievement. Expansive dub production with a vocal as massive in scale, this is a grand achievement in … Continue reading
Best of 2011: Best Single 20-11
20) Jay-Z and Kanye West – Otis (Feat. Otis Redding) Otis is the sound of two of the industry’s best rappers messing around in the studio over an Otis Redding sample. The fun these guys are having is so infectious you can’t help but want to join in with your own verse. Watch their faces … Continue reading
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