Death of the Critic

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

This Unruly Mess I've Made - Review

Written by: Tom Blaich

maxresdefault


Sometimes, you can tell a lot about an album before you even start listening to it.
This Unruly Mess I’ve Made, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ sophomore album instantly conjures up an image of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, but that image only lasts as long as it takes to hit play on the first song. As “Light Tunnels” begins, a familiar feeling washes over us. Macklemore is back, with the characteristic production of Lewis by his side.

Read More…
Comments

The Life of Pablo - Review

Written by: Tom Blaich

virgilabloh_2016-Feb-11.0.0


I never thought that I would say that Kanye West was anything less than the most confident person in the room. No matter what room it was. Or how big it is. While we do get a feeling of insecurity in his music, as he tackles a feeling of not belonging where he is, it is more of a sense that no one will accept him for how great he is, as opposed to him not being great.

Read More…
Comments