Tag Archives: hip-hop

Tom’s Top 5’s: Most Anticipated Albums of 2015 (Addendum!)

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Tom Emanuel

Upon posting my Top 10 Most Anticipated Albums of 2015, friends questioned why I hadn’t included several other exciting new releases scheduled for the coming year. In my defense I can offer only ignorance: in most of these cases, I … Continue reading →

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Tom’s Top 5’s: Albums of 2012

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Tom Emanuel

As Ralph Ellison once put it, “Eclecticism is the word.” So after several years of  Belle & Sebastian/Camera Obscura/Divine Comedy indie pop consistency, my tastes throw me a curveball in 2012: hip-hop, glitch-hop, throwback prog, piano rock, and anthemic indie … Continue reading →

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Album Review: Kanye West, “Yeezus”

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Tom Emanuel

There are a lot of similarities between Kanye West and Richard Wagner. Before you balk at such an odd analogy, hear me out. Both are acknowledged as giants by friend and foe alike, responsible in many ways for revolutionizing their … Continue reading →

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