• Back of The Billboards: 'The Dream' by Sanctus Real

    Society always celebrates the records that top the Billboard 200 album chart. Back of The Billboards is a Music Times weekly segment that looks at the opposite end: the new record that finished closest to the back of the Billboard 200 for the previous week. We hope to give a fighting chance to the bands you haven't heard of.

  • The Game Underwhelms with 'Blood Moon: Year of the Wolf'

    Since the release of his debut album "The Documentary" nearly 10 years ago, The Game has been the crown jewel in West Coast hip-hop. He climbed the ranks among his fellow MCs and captivated many with his lyricism, but many great artists have hiccups in their discography, and the underwhelming "Blood Moon: Year of the Wolf" may be that for the hungry Game.

  • Tinashe Wows With Her Debut Album 'Aquarius'

    After non-stop radio spins from her summer hit "2 On," Tinashe released her highly anticipated debut Aquarius to critical acclaim. After being dubbed the next Beyoncé by a critic from the New York Times, the Los Angeles-based songstress received a slew of praises from various other outlets. Check out a round-up of what critics are saying here.

  • 'Before Amen: A Worship Collection' Review

    At the end of the day, 'Before Amen: A Worship Collection' is filled with a calm and soothing strength that is much like Darlene Zschech's song, "My Highest Hope" which is her first recording since battling breast cancer. God is supreme and we are his beloved so our prayer time with Him, those minutes or even moments before amen, fills us with his mighty love and strength.

  • Mandisa Get Up: The Remixes

    Mandisa's remix project, 'Get Up: The Remixes,' took some of her already dance-ready songs and made them even better. Some tracks got a little faster while some slowed down a bit, but regardless of what treatment they got, the end result was pure fun with touches of electronica and a lot of fearlessness.

  • Junk Mail: Chris Brown's 'X' Reviewed By Email

    Welcome to Junk Mail, where a few Music Times staffers casually email back-and-forth about each week's biggest release throughout the work day. This week Carolyn Menyes, Kyle Dowling, Caitlin Carter chat about Chris Brown's new album, X. Feel free to join in the conversation in the comments section, and check back next week for more.
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