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  • Gwen Stefani 'This Is What the Truth Feels Like' Review: Junk Mail

    here was a good bit of potential on this album -- the power and poppy punch of "Make Me Like You," "Misery" and "Used to Love You" proved that. But, once you moved away from the teaser tracks (and album standout "Truth," which should be the next single), there wasn't much here. But, even if the results were a little mixed, I will say it's nice to hear Gwen writing from an honest place again.

  • Rihanna 'ANTI' Album Review: Junk Mail

    Welcome to Junk Mail, where a few Music Times staffers email back-and-forth about each week's biggest release throughout the work day. This week, Carolyn Menyes, Ryan Middleton, John Gonzalez and Lindsay Haddox chat about Rihanna's new album, ANTI.

  • 10 Best Albums of 2015: Kendrick Lamar, Carly Rae Jepsen, Adele & More

    2015 has come and gone, but the music that made the last 12 months still remains. Though the airwaves last year may have been filled with sultry R&B, bizarre viral hits and more Justin Bieber than a lot of people find tolerable, in all corners of the musical spectrum, some of the best music in years was rolled out. From Kendrick Lamar's anthemic album for change to Adele's triumphant return, from the personal heartbreak of Purity Ring to the raw mourning of Sufjan Stevens, here are 2015's 10 best albums.

  • 25 Best Songs 2015: The Weeknd, Drake, Justin Bieber, Kendrick Lamar & More

    Among your “Pretty Girls” and Vine stars, you had real gems in 2015. From some surprise pop breakthroughs from the likes of Jason Derulo and The Weeknd to touching indie songs from Braids and Sufjan Stevens and some of the most fiery rap in years from Kendrick Lamar and Kanye West, this year was not wanting for great songs.

  • Adele '25' Album Review: Junk Mail

    Welcome to Junk Mail, where a few Music Times staffers email back-and-forth about each week's biggest release throughout the work day. This week, Carolyn Menyes, Ryan Middleton, John Gonzalez and Lindsay Haddox chat about Adele's new album, 25.

  • Justin Bieber 'Purpose' Album Review: Junk Mail

    Welcome to Junk Mail, where a few Music Times staffers email back-and-forth about each week's biggest release throughout the work day. This week, Carolyn Menyes, Ryan Middleton, John Gonzalez and Lindsay Haddox chat about Justin Bieber's new album, Purpose.

  • Gwen Stefani, Gavin Rossdale Divorce Caused by Nanny Cheating Scandal?

    Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale's divorce earlier this year shocked the alt-rock world earlier this year, but if new reports are to be believed, the split was a longtime coming. Apparently, the Bush frontman had been cheating on his The Voice coach wife for three years with someone close to the family: their nanny.

  • 5 Seconds of Summer 'Sounds Good Feels Good' Album Review: Junk Mail

    5 Seconds of Summer is still trying to find the balance between pop and punk, but Sounds Good Feels Good demonstrates good growth for this Aussie foursome. Lyrically, this album is far more mature than the band's self-titled debut and these guys still know how to craft a good hook. Now, they just need to break away from that "boy band" stigma and they can potentially usher an era of rock back onto the charts.
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