Album Reviews

Album Review – Love & Hyperbole by Alessia…

In this Alessia Cara album review, discover how the rounded production and Alessia Cara’s light touch make Love…

ByByLucas Allburn Mar 9, 2025
Album Review – 20. by Shteppi

If you’re looking for a detailed Shteppi album review we’ve got you. She delivers if all you’re looking…

ByByLucas Allburn Feb 20, 2025
Album Review – The Purple Bird by Bonnie…

The Purple Bird tries and fails to get by on quiet competence alone. The album that I was…

ByByLucas Allburn Feb 18, 2025
Album Review – Plus One by The War…

The War and Treaty’s fifth album is colourful, catchy, and, most importantly spirited in the face of hardship.…

ByByLucas Allburn Feb 18, 2025
Album Review – Polari by Olly Alexander

When Olly Alexander gets away from the yammering vocal effects, Polari ends up a remarkably evocative listen. As…

ByByLucas Allburn Feb 17, 2025
Album Review – Who Let the Dogs Out…

It’s very easy to nod along to what is a very agreeable debut album from Lambrini Girls, I…

ByByLucas Allburn Feb 17, 2025
Album Review – Új év és új én…

The album “Új év és új én 2” by DaniFighter struggles to find a cohesive tone, featuring some…

ByByLucas Allburn Jan 19, 2025
Album Review – The Dead Land by The…

The self-titled album by The Dead Land is initially challenging but reveals unexpected musical moments. Its raw production…

ByByLucas Allburn Jan 18, 2025
Album Review – Vicious Creature by Lauren Mayberry

The strengths of Lauren Mayberry’s solo debut far outweigh its weaknesses, despite a couple of shaky moments. Thank…

ByByLucas Allburn Dec 20, 2024

The Top 10 WORST Hit Songs of 2024

The Top 10 WORST Hit Songs of 2024

Lucas Allburn Jan 3, 2025 19 min read

Yep, we’re doing this again, but part of me thinks it’ll be an easier ride this time. My best hits songs of 2024 list featured plenty of picks that were pretty damn questionable, and maybe that will end up true…

The Top 10 BEST Hit Songs of 2024

The Top 10 BEST Hit Songs of 2024

Lucas Allburn Dec 30, 2024 23 min read

In 2024, mainstream music skewed toward negative emotions, influenced by artists like Morgan Wallen. Despite this, many songs resonated positively. Standouts include Chappell Roan’s “Good Luck, Babe!” and Taylor Swift’s “Is It Over Now?”, showcasing emotional depth. Overall, the year’s…



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Movie Review – Lilo And Stitch

While it aims a couple of notches lower than the 2002 original, this retelling of…

ByByLucas Allburn Jun 6, 2025
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In my review of the new PinkPantheress mixtape for CHUNES, I made the following statement:…

ByByLucas Allburn May 31, 2025
Album Review – Love & Hyperbole by Alessia Cara

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ByByLucas Allburn Mar 9, 2025
Album Review – 20. by Shteppi

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ByByLucas Allburn Feb 20, 2025