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Harry’s House

1. Music for a Sushi Restaurant: I think this is a great first song to start the song. Has good vibes. A very fun song. It’s “music for whatever you want.” 8/10

2. Late Night Talking: I like the chorus. It’s a soft vibes type of song. Not a jam but still good and catchy. 7/10

3. Grapejuice: This is a song that I tend to forget about but I really shouldn’t because it’s really good. It’s kind of ironic because a lot of songs on the album sound very happy go lucky but the lyrics are actually a little sad. 7.5/10

4. As it Was: The single of the album. So fucking good!! I can jam so hard to this song. I think he made the right choice by having this be the single of the album. It’s super upbeat and fun. I love the part where it says “go home, get ahead, I don’t wanna talk about the way that it was blah blah blah.” It’s the best part of the song and no one can tell me otherwise. 10/10

5. Daylight: I really love this song too! And I love his back up vocalists. He’s had the same band for awhile now and they’re soooo good. The drums are fire in this. 8/10

6. Little Freak: My favorite song. I could tear up listening to this song. It’s kind of sweet but also kind of funny at the same time. His voice - amazing. When he admits he disrespected the person…. Like come on that takes a lot for a person to admit. He knew he fucked up but he’s gonna leave the person alone. Admiring the times they spent together for a far…. It’s sweet. 10/10

7. Matilda: Sad song….but I like it because he’s saying the person has suffered a lot but they showed Harry they could get through it all. And he says at the end the person can start a family who will always show them love….. tears 8.5/10

8. Cinema: This song remind me of the 70s. I love it. I feel like Harry is going for a slightly 70s sound. You can tell he gets inspired by Fleetwood Mac and other similar bands. 9/10

9. Daydreaming: Starts out amazing. I’ve been really starting to vibe to this song. Listening to it while I workout… gets me hyped up and happy. 10/10

10. Keep Driving: Oh come on….how can you not like this song. That build up at the end…. I would die to hear him sing that in concert. 8.4/10

11. Satellite: I immediately saved this song to my playlist. One of the best songs on the album. Super catchy. 9.5/10

12. Boyfriends: Wow. This kind of gives boyfriends a bad wrap. Orrrr he’s trying to say girls overthink a lot. But I like my first thought better lol. 9/10

13. Love of my Life: Another amazing song. I saved to my playlist immediately as well. I really like that he ended the album with this song. It’s sad cause the song implies that he’s not with the person… poor Harry. Don’t worry Harry you’ll find someone. There seems to be a lot of self reflection in this album and I really love it. 8.6/10

Total Rating: 8.7/10

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Harry’s House, by Gene

1. Music For a Sushi Restaurant: Odd song title, but refreshing. Feels more like an album closer than an opener. Very good tune. 8/10

2. Late Night Talking: That’s 2 consecutive upbeat songs to open the album. Harry’s House sounds like a fun, happy place. I’m enjoying this. This is one of those songs you can’t get off your mind all day after listening ;) 8.5/10 

3. Grapejuice: Getting Paul McCartney vibes here. This guy is very talented. Nothing I appreciate more than versatility. My only beef with this song is there really isn’t much going on; I would have appreciated a bridge or something to switch up the vibe. 8/10

4. As It Was: I knew this was THE ONE the first time I heard the album. I didn’t even know this was the first single but I knew immediately it was the standout track. Voice, melody, lyrics, production, everything is flawless. This is a perfect song. 10/10

5. Daylight: I knew I was going to love this song a second in. Beautiful. 9/10

6. Little Freak: It’s getting unfair now. This is the best music I’ve heard this year and some of my favorite artists have released great albums. 10/10

7. Matilda: I’m a sucker for a good ballad, and I don’t think it gets better than this. Following Little Freak with this is such a potent 1-2 combo. Harry is trying to kill me. This is too good. I am floating. 9.5/10

8. Cinema: “You’re getting yourself wet for me.” Woah! Harry, you nasty boy! I like that. The first half of this song is very cool BUT the part that obliterates me begins at the 2:27 mark when the beat drops. That’s when the real business starts. At the end when he starts screaming “BABY, YOU’RE CINEMA!!!” I’m willing to forgive him for stealing my boy Jason Sudeikis’ wife. 9/10 

9. Daydreaming: This song hits you in the face immediately. So vibrant. I know a lot of uncoordinated white girls with no rhythm are going to be moving their bodies awkwardly when he performs this on tour. I may or may not be shading AMP right now. 9.5/10

10. Keep Driving: Okay, he’s back to earth now after that absolutely ridiculous 6-song run. This song is okay. Nothing special. 7/10

11. Satellite: Another 7/10

12. Boyfriends: I was beginning to feel concerned about the end of this album but King Harry has risen from the ashes! He lives! It’s no secret at this point how much I love ballads. This is the best one on the album. The folky sound makes this even more heavenly. What a gift this song is. I will listen to this a lot. I wish I could play the banjo just so I could perform this song every single day. I just checked the credits to see if Ed Sheeran wrote this song because it sounds like something he would compose but nope I was wrong. 10/10

13. Love Of My Life: Instant wedding song. I would flip this and track 1, as I think this is a better album opener and I think that’s more of a closer. This is a cute song. 8/10

Harry’s House: 8.7/10

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While The World was Burning, by Allie

Sucks To Be You: A really good start.  I can vibe to this song hardcore.  This set the tone for the album.  I have high expectations. 8.5/10.

Switching Sides: Omg another jam!!  I’m really vibing to these beats so far.  8/10

Freedom Is Priceless: This guy is talented!!! I literally have nothing bad to say so far… This is a really good pick, Eugene!  Have i heard this song before?  It sounds so familiar. 8.5/10

Roses Remix (feat. Future): Wow I may like this more than the remix on the radio. Also didn’t know future was in the original???? I love Future… he’s a great addition.  8/10

Monica Lewinsky, Election Year (feat. DaBaby & A Boogie Wit a Hoodie): MY FAVORITE.  I couldn’t get this song out of my head.  Love the feature. 9/10

High School Reunion, Prom (feat. Lil Uzi Vert): I like it but not as much as the others.  we had such an amazing start… it is hard to compare. 7/10

Pray 4 Me (feat. Kanye West): Ahhhh now I know why you chose this album.  Your man!  Kanye’s verse was kind of short.  I hate to say it but I am underwhelmed by this song… 7/10

Smack DVD (feat. Kanye West): This song is way better… I like Kanye’s verse way more in this one.  That was such an abrupt ending… wasn’t expecting that. 7.5/10

Time For Demons: A good song but it’s more of song that would be playing in the background… it’s not a show stopper and it is not jam. 6.5/10

Gorgeous: A jam from the start! Wow such a drastic change but I love it.  This song reminds me of Kanye for some reason.  8.5/10

Quarantine Wifey (feat. JID): The lyric where he says that he is trying to be the next Kayne!!! Heyyyyyyyy! I liked when the beat changed… that helped the song out a lot.  It needed that.  Whoever JID is… he’s a good addition. I think he made it better. 7/10

Ransom (feat. bLACK & Kehlani): I don’t care what anyone says… his name is “six-lack.” Not black. Song is good but a little sleepy. I wish Kehlani had a bigger part cause I like her. 6/10

Back On The Ledge: The song doesn’t get good until about a minute thirty… sorry points had to be deducted for that. 6.5/10

Roses- Imanbek Remix: This remix slaps you gotta admit.  It is cool that he put the remix on the album. 9/10

While The World was Burning, Saint JHN: 8.6/10

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While The World Was Burning, by Gene

1. Sucks To Be You: This song has really grown on me. I liked it this first time I heard it but I absolutely love it now. I think he has a unique voice. 9/10

2. Switching Sides: This feels like a continuation of track 1. This could be an issue if all the songs have this same beat but we’re only 2 songs in so I won’t jump to conclusions. While the beat sounds the same, I love how the flow is totally different. This shows his versatility. Enjoying this. 8/10

3. Freedom Is Priceless: Different beat; nice! I love songs that keep the same flow from start to finish but I can see another listener getting bored with this track. I feel like they could have done more with the instrumental. The production feels a little flat. 7.5/10

4. Roses Remix: I’m a Future stan so hearing him speak to open the track already excites me. This is a fucking banger! SAINt’s voice is so different. Future is a great addition; his “you already know” adlib is my favorite part. This is the song you take your shirt off at the club for. 9.5/10

5. Monica Lewinsky, Election Year: First of all, poor Monica Lewinsky. She made a mistake as a young lady over 20 years ago and still has to deal with pop culture references that use her name as a synonym for certain sexual acts. The song, on the other hand, is dope. DaBaby killed his part. So far, besides the first 2 songs having similar beats, every song sounds totally different. This is a versatility masterclass so far and I’m truly enjoying it. 9/10

6. High School Reunion, Prom: Shockingly underwhelming! If you showed me the tracklist prior to me listening asked me to rank the songs solely off expectations, this would be in my top 3. It’s my least favorite so far. Uzi rarely misses. This is a letdown. 6.5/10

7. Pray 4 Me: Um...okay so I’m going to remove my Kanye bias and review this song like someone who’s not completely obsessed with Mr. West. Firstly, featuring born-again Kanye on a song called ‘Pray 4 Me’ is too predictable. The song itself is fine; nothing special. I don’t think Kanye adds much to this. I’m not the biggest fan of introspective Kanye. 7/10

8. Smack DVD: Now we’re fucking talking! This is how you use a fucking Kanye Motherfucking West feature. Let’s goooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!! I need to speed on the highway to this. LET’S GOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! “Man you talking about the president, I call the number up. Man you talking about Elon, I call the number up. Man you talking about Kim K, you know you effing up.” Talk your shit Ye! I missed this Kanye so much. He’s still alive. I’m so happy. 10/10

9. Time For Demons: Wow, very brave of SAINt to follow a song featuring Pastor West with a song called ‘Time For Demons.’ Okay I’m calling it now. This guy is going to be BIG!!! This is one of the most impressive albums I’ve heard from a new artist. I’m just more impressed by how different every song sounds and how he sounds like no one else out right now. This guy is really fucking good, man. I’m blown away. 9.5/10

10. Gorgeous: Remember my track 3 review? This is what I meant when I said I love songs that use one flow from start to finish. This isn’t boring because the beat is lively. I love “overspeeding on the highway” music. This is perfect for that. 9/10

11. Quarantine Wifey: Opening the song with a Blac Youngsta clip is already a homerun. “Bitch I’m trying to be the next Kanye.” Let’s go SAINt!!! Is this the best song ever or what?!? I love this guy. I love him. I’m stanning. This is the best album I’ve heard this year. This is an instant classic. The Italian couple at the end are so cute; “very fan!” I love everything about this song. 10/10

12. Ransom: I can’t do this. I can’t. I love this so much. This is perfection. This is an 11/10. This is the best song I’ve ever heard. I want to hear this masterpiece every single day. 6LACK & Kehlani sound beautiful together. Kehlani should do back vocals on every song; angelic voice. 10/10

13. Back On The Ledge: The last 5 songs were out of this world. This bring us back to earth. Not bad but we were on a crazy run that eventually had to slow down. This is a nice way to slow down because it’s a good standalone song. 8/10

14. Roses - Imanbek Remix: This is the first SAINt JHN song I ever heard. Only fitting that it’s the last song on this amazing album. It’s his biggest song today, but I know this won’t be his biggest song when he’s done. I’m very excited to follow his career. He’s going to be very big! I’m happy this review is documented and dated. 9.5/10

While The World Was Burning (album): 9/10

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Album #11

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Billie Eilish- WHEN WE FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?, by Allie

!!!!!!!! — funny interlude thing. obvi not gonna rate it

bad guy— such a jam. so funky.  i love it.  loved it when it came out and still love it.  9.5/10

xanny— oh the bass.  this sounds sick in headphones.  veryyyyy trippy.  8.5/10

you should see me in a crown— i love this song… so creepy but so amazing. the bass in this too.  damn i might even like this more than bad guy?  nah i think i like bad guy more because i can jam to it but this one is a close second.  9/10

all the good girls go to hell— woooooow i forgot how much i loved this song too!!! i love the creepiness of this whole album. 8.6/10 because i like it a little more than xanny.

wish you were gay— i looked over this song when i first listened… but now im thinking i cant believe a 17 year old girl wrote this…. this isn’t a typical 17 year old girl love song.  damn. 7/10

when the party’s over— another classic billie eilish song.  so different.  it is a little slow for my liking but i still like it. 7/10

8— i never heard this song before the album review. i didn’t need this song.  but i still appreciate it because it’s kind of poetic.  6/10

my strange addiction— loved this one.  i never heard this one either.  the office references lol.  7.5/10

bury a friend—oh i love this song… it’s a jam!!!  billie’s music is very similar to like spoken word poetry.  another classic billie song. 8/10

ilomilo— woooooow why is no one talking about this song??? why didn’t she promote this song more??? legit so good. i love the woooooorried 9/10

listen before i go—the composition of this song is so intriguing. like the piano and then the bass… it’s a ballad but is it? cool either way. 6.5/10

i love you— oh is this her brother on the album?? i really like this one too!! i wasn’t expecting to because it is a slow song but wow this last listen did something for me. 7/10

goodbye— i like how she mentioned a few of her songs.  there wasn’t really a chorus or anything.  interesting. 6/10

WHEN WE FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?—7.7/10

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WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?, by Gene

1. !!!!!!!: This is torture because I despise slurps with a passion. I would rate this a negative 3000 if I could but it’s not a song so she’s off the hook. You’re on thin ice though, Billie!

2. bad guy: The best thing about this track is its uniqueness. It’s amazing how this song manages to be both dark and fun; that’s no easy feat to pull off. I didn’t expect the beat switch for the last 45 seconds but it’s lovely. This song is going to be big forever. 8.5/10

3. xanny: Oh wow, quick change of pace! Not to get too technical but, as a bass enthusiast, this song is poorly mixed. Not sure if it’s intentional but the bass is too loud and unsettling. This is a fine song; doesn’t do much for me though. 6.5/10

4. you should see me in a crown: This album feels like a roller coaster so far; it’s all over the place. This is more what I expected coming into this album. When I hear Billie, I think badass. This song has big badass energy. 7.5/10

5. all the good girls go to hell: Yes! This is the one! Billie is a fucking G and here’s why: the melody is very Natasha Bedingfield. This is a song that would normally be soft with butterflies and flowers all in the music video. BUT Billie’s voice and vibe make it cool. She just has that “it” factor. This is amazing. 9/10

6. wish you were gay: The first time I heard this song, I had to look at the title to make sure she was really saying what I was hearing. Um...interesting title and concept, to say the least. The “awwww” and laughs in the back are such a great touch. All the tracks so far have had background noise that I appreciate but this one does it the best and hugely enhances the listening experience. The song itself is also good. I like it. 8/10

7. when the party’s over: Getting Sufjan Stevens vibes here. Very soothing. Had to look up the songwriter for this one because I really respect the music arrangement. This is special. 9.5/10

8. 8: Another Natasha Bedingfield song that doesn’t feel soft simply because Billie is a G. Ending abruptly after “do you even feel anything?” really highlights the emotion behind this song. 7.5/10

9. my strange addiction: Let’s dance! This is what I like. This is what Gene likes. OH MY GOD! Is that “The Office” I’m hearing? Is that Kevin Malone?!? I love the song but sampling “The Office” definitely moves it up another notch for me. Here’s your perfect score, Billie. 10/10

10. bury a friend: Okay I knew I wasn’t crazy. 30 seconds into this song and I knew it sounded like something from Kanye’s Yeezus era. So I googled “bury a friend yeezus” to see if I was alone and there are  several articles about this. The drums, the lyrics, tempo, darkness, everything. 7/10

11. ilomilo: There’s nothing special about this one. I wouldn’t call it a filler, because it’s not bad, but it doesn’t have much personality. It’s fine but not memorable. 6.5/10

12. listen before i go: Boring. 6/10

13. i love you: This would have been a perfect closer for the album. It’s so beautiful and calming. 8.5/10

14. goodbye: This is a filler! This wasn’t necessary. The album should have ended with “i love you.” 4/10

WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? (album): 7.5/10

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Album #10

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if You Feel, by Allie

FIND ME. - Oh yea this beat is nice.  I’m jamming right now.  I didn’t know what to expect because I have never heard of this artist but this is an amazing start. 9/10

Something Changed - This song isn’t a “jam” per say… I am in a jammy mood but I do like it and I like the lyrics.  It’s very vibey. 7/10

All Our Time (feat. Jae Stephens) - This kind of reminds me of Boyz II Men.  I knew it reminded me of something.  The girl is good too… I don’t know her.  6.5/10

So Much More - This guy has a very nice voice.  I don’t think he uses any autotune. Wow I am impressed.  Oh this is a good song.  It gets you in the feels. 7/10

want/need - Interlude?? Why is it so short?  This song reminded me of the Jesus is King album.  Like the beginning of it. 7/10

SURF (feat. Masego) - Hmmm don’t like this one as much as the others.  It is just okay.  I like it but probably not enough to listen to it again. 6/10

Protect - Man I thought this album was going to be full of jams.  How did it start out sooo strong… I understand it’s R&B but like that first song was different. 5/10

Bon Iverre - Hmmm getting sleepy.  I’m not a huge R&B gal. Also thought it was Bon Iver? Liked the little guitar solo at the end. 5/10

More Than Less - Another eh song.  It’s good but its just getting boring for me. 5/10

Lil’ Healer (feat. Quinn Barlow) - Ughhhhhhhh just no.  Not for me.  4/10

Like I Feel (feat. Mereba) - I guess this is where the title of the album comes from.  The girl makes it better.  6/10

if You Feel by Xavier Omar - 6.1/10

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if You Feel, by Gene

1. FIND ME.: I loved the first 30 seconds, before the beat dropped. I enjoy drums but I didn’t come to this album for that. I need some crooning and heartbreak. This is a good song overall, but not the intro I anticipated. 6.5/10

2. Something Changed: Imagine driving back home by yourself after a great weekend out of town with friends. It’s night time and you’re driving a little over the speed limit on the highway. This is the song you want to be listening to. 8.5/10

3. All Our Time: Yes! I know it’s early but I’m loving this. If the rest of the album sounds like tracks 2 and 3, I’m legit getting in the car right now and vibing to it on the I-95. 9/10

4. So Much More: This is super R&B; like Boyz II Men vibes. I appreciate this because the love songs I grew up on sounded like this. But it’s not my favorite style of R&B. My big brother would love this though. 7/10

5. want/need: Oh he raps too? I see you Xavier! I like how he switches from rapping to singing. Just when I was getting into it, the song ended. I want/need this song to be longer. 9/10

6. SURF: Oooohhhhh I respect the shit out of the transition from track 5 to this. This is a perfect song. Wow, I don’t remember loving this song this much the first couple of listens. Masego absolutely murdered his part. 9.5/10

7. Protect: This sounds a little like a Bryson Tiller song. I love this a lot. Really enjoying this album. 9/10

8. Bon Iverre: Pretty cool naming a song after Bon Iver. If you played this for me a week ago and asked me to guess who sings it, I would have said Frank Ocean. That’s high praise! The voice effects, song structure, lyrics, everything...very Frank. 9/10

9. More Than Less: He’s human! I don’t like this song. This is a skip. 4.5/10

10. Lil’ Healer: Okay I’m going to need him to come harder on the next song because this isn’t very good either. 6.5/10

11. Like I Feel: I would have loved a stronger finish, especially to even out tracks 9 and 10, but I’m not mad at this. This song feels good. 8/10

if You Feel (album): 8/10

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Album #9

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Brave by Allie

Stay Together: A fun start to the album… Nothing crazy.  It’s a light start.  The sound is very similar to old JLo.  I like. 7/10

Forever: It’s good but not the best JLo song I’ve ever heard.  And it is a little slow…It feels like the song needs something but I don’t know what it is.  6.5/10

Hold It Don’t Drop It: Oh yea this is the JLo I am talking about.  That chorus… come on.  This is classic. 8.5/10

Do It Well:  This song is an absolute jam.  Love it.  Added to the playlist. 10/10

Gotta Be There: Another great chorus.  Enjoying this album thoroughly.  Also the high pitched voice in the song gives me big MJ vibes. 8/10

Never Gonna Give Up: I wasn’t expecting the change in tempo.  Good touch.  Song is just okay.  Not the star of the show. 6.5/10

Mile In These Shoes: Seems like a filler song.  Catchy tune though. 7/10

The Way It Is: For some reason this song reminds me of Demi Lovato.  Demi Lovato really got inspiration from JLo… but you know what I mean.  I enjoy the song.  The violin/whatever string instrument that is brings everything all together.  8/10

Be Mine: Not that memorable… Catchy song but I forgot about it. 6/10

I Need Love: Definitely a sappy girly song.  I don’t mind it though.  I feel like I would usually hate it but I don’t.  6/10  

Wrong When You’re Gone: This feels like such a an early 2000’s song.  A girl pop group should have sang this song instead of JLo. 6/10

Brave: I’m surprised this is the title track… A good message but it definitely was not the most popular song on the album when it came out.  7/10

Do It Well (feat. Ludacris): I didn’t Ludacris would add anything to this song but I was wrong.  He’s good on the track.  I still like the original better. 8.5/10

Do It Well - Moto Blanco Radio Mix: Wow 3 remixes of the same song.  That’s different. It’s amazing song so I guess they just ran with it. This song is kind of disco-y.  A nice dance remix.  I would dance to this at the club. Original is still better. 8/10

Brave by JLo 7.4/10

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Brave, by Gene

1. Stay Together: This sounds very early 2000s pop-R&B, like “Crazy in Love,” “One Thing” by Amerie, etc. It’s fun and I can already picture what the music video would look like. The fact that this is the intro though already tells me I’m going to hate the sequencing of this album. This sounds like a single and should be like track 3. I do like the vibe. Good song. 8/10

2. Forever: God, she has a bad voice. She gets a lot of hate for being a bad singer and this is all the proof you need. She’s a great performer and is able to mask her vocals with great music production, but this is a song that highlights vocals and that’s clearly an issue for her. I also don’t like songs like this. It’s not bad but I don’t miss this era of pop music. 4/10

3. Hold It Don’t Drop It: No, really, her voice is bad. Have I never paid attention to JLo’s voice? The vocals get better toward the end and I’m able to appreciate the song. The song itself is really enjoyable. 7/10

4. Do It Well: This is it! This is her pitch! Whatever pitch she was using on track 2 and half of track 3 must be avoided at all costs. This is the JLo I know and like. 7.5/10

5. Gotta Be There: There she goes trying that high pitch again, ugh! I don’t want to critique her vocals the whole time but it’s very hard to appreciate music when the artist doesn’t sound good. The hook is nice and she sounds good at that part. Stick with low pitches for the rest of the album please JLo! 7/10

6. Never Gonna Give Up: I almost skipped this song after the first 30 seconds. Very happy there’s a beat. The beat couldn’t save this but at least it made the experience a little more tolerable. I never want to hear this song ever again. 2/10

7. Mile In These Shoes: I’m getting Pussycat Dolls vibes. They would have killed this. 5.5/10

8. The Way It Is: This song is very forgettable. It does nothing for the listener. It just exists. 5/10

9. Be Mine: Cute song. Personal favorite. 9/10

10. I Need Love: This is meh. This song has no redeeming qualities. 4.5/10

11. Wrong When You’re Gone: I always appreciate R&B. This is a very well written song. I’m getting Usher vibes. 8/10

12. Brave: Ah, I expected the title track to be better. This is not a bad song. It’s just very generic, especially from that era. 6/10

13. Do It Well (feat. Ludacris): Ummmm...so it’s the same song but with a Ludacris verse this time. Weirdly, the Ludacris verse doesn’t enhance this. Very shocking because I’m a huge Ludacris fan. The beat switch was unnecessary. 7/10

14. Do It Well - Moto Blanco Radio Mix: OMG not this damn song again. However, I will admit that this is the best version. This song comes on at 2:30AM while I’m wasted at Ponyboy and I’ll be floating in the air. 8/10

Brave (album): 6/10

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Album #8

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Brothers, by Gene

1. Everlasting Light: Groovy! This song feels good. Can’t help but move when you hear this. And the vocals are impeccable. More of this please. 8/10

2. Next Girl: Musically this is nothing special, but I love the lyrics. This song speaks to me. “My next girl should be nothing like my ex girl.” Preach!!! 7/10

3. Tighten Up: I didn’t expect this but we’re 3 songs into the album and 2 have been songs I see myself dancing to on a night out. I also love the switch toward the end; we get to 2 good songs in 1. Not complaining! 8/10

4. Howlin’ for You: I can see people loving this song but it’s just not my cup of tea. 5/10

5. She’s Long Gone: This doesn’t sound bad but it does nothing for me. I’m indifferent to it. I don’t think that’s how I’m supposed to feel about art. 6.5/10

6. Black Mud: They should call this “Black Mid” because that’s exactly what this track is. This is some mid. Are you fucking kidding? My boys and I could come up with a much better jam session on an off night. This was a waste of my time. 2/10

7. The Only One: Okay I’m no longer mad at them, because they couldn’t have followed up the “Black Mud” mess any better. This is a perfect song. This is something I see myself listening to for many years to come. 9/10

8. Too Afraid to Love You: If this song had no vocals like “Black Mud,” I would give it a higher score. I actually think the instrumental is held back by the singing. 7/10

9. Ten Cent Pistol: I know this is good music. I know it is but it’s not my kind of good music. I don’t know how to explain it. What I’m realizing is this band makes great music if you’re into this style. I don’t enjoy this but it’s not bad. 7/10

10. Sinister Kid: I will never listen to this song again. This is flat and uninteresting. 5/10

11. The Go Getter: Listening to this is beginning to feel like a chore. The drums are good, but that’s about it. 5/10

12. I’m Not the One: I’ve loved this song since the first time I heard it, and the wild thing is it gets better every time. This is a flawless song. I love everything about it. 10/10

13. Unknown Brother: Wow! I got very emotional listening to this for very personal reasons. All I’ll say is the lyrics hit very close to home. I definitely did not pay attention to the lyrics on my first 2 listens but I’m glad I did now. This was quite an experience. 9.5/10

14. Never Gonna Give You Up: Now I feel like I should restart the album and pay attention to the lyrics. This song would mean a lot to someone who can relate to the lyrics. Unfortunately I’m not the one. See what I did there? (Refer to Track 12). 7/10

15. These Days: This is a beautiful song. Great way to close the album. 8.5/10 

Brothers (album): 7/10

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Brothers, by Allie

Everlasting Light:  Alright… kind of a good start.  The song is okay…. nothing special.  Not memorable at all.  6.5/10

Next Girl: This song is pretty good.  I like the lyrics… it’s angsty.  This band reminds me of Kaleo, if you know that band.  I’ve definitely heard this son before… Just never knew it was The Black Keys.  The ending is really good when the tempo switches up.  Probably my favorite part. 7.5/10

Howlin’ For You: This song was definitely on an Apple commercial.  The guitar is very familiar.  I like the chorus…it’s fun.  7.5/10

She’s Long Gone: I’m getting sleepy… my review may be skewed at this point.  I mean the song…. It didn’t do anything.  I’m not a huge guitar solo type of gal… maybe that’s why maybe I didn’t like it as much as the others. 6/10

Black Mud: Oh the guitar again…. I spoke too soon.  LOL is this song only guitar??? Hahaha that’s funny.  I mean the guitar is nice… But I would like some word accompanied with it. I never listen to guitar on its own. 5/10

The Only One: This one put me to sleep.  Not a bad song… just a very bad song to listen to when you’re tired.  There was no wow factor to this song.  6/10

Too Afraid to Love You:  It is difficult for me to understand wha the singer is saying…. It seems like he is mumbling a little…. or there is an affect on his voice the makes it muffled?  No wow factor to this song either.  6/10

Ten Cent Pistol: I didn’t like this song at first but now I do.  Kinda catchy… sounds a little different than the other songs, which is good lol. 7/10

Sinister Kid: This reminds me of a song by Maroon 5…Harder to Breathe.  It just sounds so similar.  I like this song because I like the song by Maroon 5.  8/10.

The Go Getter: This one was kind of boring for me… 5/10

I’m Not the One: Well this song is kinda sad… but I really had to listen to the lyrics to even know it was sad.  Maybe I don’t like this singers voice.  7/10

Unknown Brother: Aw this is the song…. I have to show Stephanie.  Unknown brother….It says something about him being the mother’s only son.  Damn that’s something.  Very good song. 8.5/10

Never Gonna Give You Up: Fuck this song is sad too.  No… give the person up if they are not good to you!!! Come on, man.  6.5/10

These Days: The song is a little slow moving for me… I love the chorus… I wish the whole song was like that.  6.5/10

Brothers: 5.6/10