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September 2017

anastacia evolution

Album Review: Anastacia “Evolution”

September 30, 2017
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I’ve been an Anastacia fan for about 15 years, and that’s about how long it’s been since her last US performance (at this point I’m begging, shamelessly, for just one NYC show). In that time she’s gone from a blossoming pop-funk diva to rocker, and a few places in between.
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paloma faith crybaby

Single Review: Paloma Faith “Crybaby”

September 6, 2017
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3 years after her triumphant 3rd LP A Perfect Contradiction, Paloma Faith returns with “Crybaby”. Paloma Faith is best known for her big voice and how she spreads it across a strong ballad. However, she takes a different approach with “Crybaby”, her first single since 2015. She leans on her
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...ready for it?

Single Review: Taylor Swift “…Ready For It?”

September 5, 2017
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Strike One: “Look What You Made Me Do” Strike Two: “…Ready For It?” Why is Taylor Swift rapping and who told her the white-girl rapping route was a wise move in 2017? This isn’t looking good. First there was the strange, vindictive, “I’m So Sexy”-sampling first single “Look What You
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