Music--Recording Reviews

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# Title Date Summary
1 The best albums of 2021
Northern Iowan 118:26, p.3
Ben Neessen gives his opinions on what could be considered the best albums of the year; photo.
2 SingPins dazzle in debut albumn
Northern Iowan 116:27, p.5
"SingPins A Cappella" is the first alumn released by UNI campus organization SingPins, a small auditioned ensemble within Men's Glee Club. The record includes 10 tracks, both live performances and studio performance amassed between the years 2017-2019. Mitchell gives the album a favorable review; photo.
3 'JESUS IS KING' falls short of collective potential
Northern Iowan 116:18, p.3
Mitchell reviews Kanye West's ninth studio album, "JESUS IS KING." As a gospel/rap album, Mitchell feels it falls short of both the genre in general and West's other work; 3/5; photo.
4 The Copper Smoke Trials releases promising EP
Northern Iowan 114:29, p.4
The band The Copper Smoke Trials has released their first EP entitled "Bird" on SoundCloud; photo.
5 NF's "Perception" slays industry
Northern Iowan 114:16, p.7
Barikor reviews the album "Perception" from Christian rap artist Nathan "NF" Feuerstein; photo.
6 "Blackstar" shines
Northern Iowan 112:33, p.5

Rekemeyer reviews the album "Blackstar," 4.5/5; photos.

7 Adele's "25" shatters records (and hearts)
Northern Iowan 112:25, p.4

Rekemeer reviews Adele's album "25"; 4/5; photo.

8 "Badlands" achieves lyrical masterpiece
Northern Iowan 112:12, p.4

Rekemeyer reviews Halsey's "Badlands" album; 4/5.

9 Cryrus experiment gone wrong
Northern Iowan 112:8, p.4

Rekemeyer reviews Miley Cyrus's new album "Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz," 1.5/5; photo.

10 A classic still relevant 40 years later
Northern Iowan 112:5, p.5

Rekemeyer reviews Fleetwood Mac's 1977 album "Rumors," 5/5.

11 A different Atmosphere
Northern Iowan 111:23, p.4
Student Nick Carolan reviews a new album by the rap collective "Atmosphere"
12 Lana Del Rey's chaotic album
Northern Iowan 111:17, p.1
Student Nick Carolan reviews Lana Del Ray's new album.
13 One-man band, Unknown Component, releases new album
Northern Iowan 109:18, p.6
Profile of Keith Lynch and the Iowa-based band, Unknown Component.
14 "Northern Iowan" staff choices for top albums of 2010
Northern Iowan 107:27, p.7
The music industry in 2010 had many contenders for top album of the year. Students rank top five; photo.
15 Cracking the stereotypes
Northern Iowan 105:53, p.8
The new album of Mastodon reviewed; photo.
16 Astronauts of Antiquity create new sound
Northern Iowan 105:48, p.8
Group a rare mixture of genres. The group tries hard to create their own distinctive sound; photo.
17 "Mercury said 65" knows how to have fun
Northern Iowan 105:45, p.8
Review of the latest CD from the Minneapolis based Dazy Head Mazy band; photo.
18 Band plays it safe
Northern Iowan 105:33, p.9
The band "Verona Grace" plays it safe with its first album. Hopefully their next endeavor will move from their comfort zone and create a characteristic style for themselves; photo.
19 More than a way to sleep
Northern Iowan 105:26, p.7
A look at the work of the band Sleeping Naked; photo.
20 Legendary musicians return
Northern Iowan 105:19, p.15
AC/DC's latest album, "Black Ice", reviewed; photo.
21 Music raises controversy
Northern Iowan 105:17, p.10
The music of the group Caesar Pink and The Imperial Orgy is for the open-minded. Their music has been banned from several college radio stations. They have received bomb threats during their live performances; photo.
22 LoDeck and OmegaOne
Northern Iowan 105:17, p.10
Music is a combination of Hip-Hop with a 1970's influence; photo.
23 Cheap Nothing to release two albums
Northern Iowan 105:14, p.8
Music of "Cheap Nothing" reviewed; photo.
24 Lewis' debut album full of "spirit"
Northern Iowan 104:48, p.10
Leona Lewis' album, "Spirit", reviewed; photo.
25 "Pretty. Odd" is pretty odd
Northern Iowan 104:47, p.10
Panic at the Disco's album, "Pretty Odd" reviewed; photo.
26 The Dogg is back
Northern Iowan 104:43, p.11
"Snoop Dog's" ninth album reviewed; photo.
27 "Negativland" transforms ordinary noise into song
Northern Iowan 104:15, p.11
Review of the album," Escape from Noise"; photo.
28 A look at contemporary guitar pop
Northern Iowan 104:12, p.7
Six guitar pop albums reviewed; photo.
29 'Haints:' Music's newest guilty pleasure
Northern Iowan 104:3, p.7
Review of album of the Haints of Dean Hall; photo.
30 Hella experiments with being less experimental
Northern Iowan 104:1, p.9
Believes Hella has changed its style without selling out; photo.
31 Acoustic Ladyland obscure but accessible
Northern Iowan 103:59, p.5
Review of Acoustic Ladyland's latest album; photo.
32 Global musical available online
Northern Iowan 103:57, p.7
Sublime Frequencies musical genres reviewed; photo.
33 Caesar Pink and the Imperial Orgy
Northern Iowan 103:45, p.10
Album entitled, "Gospel Hymns for Agnostics and Atheists", is reviewed; photo.
34 Yeah Yeah Yeahs latest full of rock
Northern Iowan 102:54, p.13
"Show your bones", the latest CD, from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs receives a positive review.
35 Shannon Brown embraces roots with "Corn Fed"
Northern Iowan 102:45, p.14
Review of CD "Corn Fed".
36 Blunt's debut is beautiful
Northern Iowan 102:40, p.14
Review of CD "Back to Bedlam" by James Blunt.
37 New Train CD full of one-liners
Northern Iowan 102:35, p.16
Review of CD by Train, entitled, "For Me, It's You".
38 West late, still great
Northern Iowan 102:32, p.10
Review of album by Kanye West, 'Late Registration.'
39 Lambert hot with 'kerosene'
Northern Iowan 102:29, p.10
Review of 'Kerosene," an album by Miranda Lambert; photo.
40 Newest Nelly album includes song from 'The Longest Yard,' re-released hits
Northern Iowan 102:27, p.9
Review of new album from Nelly, entitled 'Sweatsuit'; photo.
41 Kenny Chesney's latest album hits the top of the charts
Northern Iowan 102:25, p.8
Review of new Kenny Chesney album, "The Road and the Radio;" photo.
42 Newest from Cabrera shows emotional breakup
Northern Iowan 102:23, p.9
Review of new Ryan Cabrera album, "You Stand Watching"; photo.
43 Fall Out Boy's album surrounded by assumptions, proves creative genius
Northern Iowan 102:21, p.14
Review of "From Under the Cork Tree" by Fall Out Boy; photo.
44 tATu's latest album leaves listeners wondering
Northern Iowan 102:19, p.7
Review of new tATu album, 'Dangerous and Moving;" photo.
45 Ashlee Simpson's new album 'I am Me' proves differences from pop icon sister
Northern Iowan 102:17, p.12
Review of new 'I am Me;' photo.
46 Singer/songwriter's voice does not impress
Northern Iowan 102:15, p.10
Review of David Jacobsen's new album 'Footprints;' photo.
47 Sheryl Crow shows growth on newest album
Northern Iowan 102:15, p.10
Review of Sheryl Crow's new album, 'Wildflower;' photo.
48 Damon Dotson knows that some things are 'Better Left Unsaid'
Northern Iowan 101:54, p.10
A review of Damon Dotson's new album, "Better Left Unsaid"; photo.
49 Smith lost style he first found; new album can stay hidden
Northern Iowan 101:52, p.12
A review of Will Smith's new album, "Lost and Found"; photo.
50 Hook, line, sinker; Big Fish will 'reel' you in
Northern Iowan 101:50, p.15
Review of Reel Big Fish's new album, "We're Not Happy 'Till You're Not Happy"; photo.