First Listen: New Releases for 17 May
A slower week, but with two heavy hitters. Artist : Carly Rae Jepsen Album : Dedicated Quick Description : Latest album from the pop star. Why You Should Listen : There is a lot riding on this follow-up to her last effort. Overall Thoughts : For those who are not choosing between Taylor and Katy, this is probably the pop event of 2019. E*MO*TION was so good that it’s unrealistic to believe that Jepsen could top it, and to be clear, she does not. With that said, there is a nice throughline of the sort of 80s/early 90s pop that continues here that Carly Rae does so well, and songs like “Real Love” could end up being one of her long-term classics. If you’re not on the bandwagon yet, I don’t know if this will change your mind, but I am a happy fan. Recommendation : A great listen. Artist : Alex Lahey Album : The Best of Luck Club Quick Description : Indie favorite with a brand new album. Why You Should Listen : Her solo debut was amazing, this is probably better. Overall...