Madison Beer – Life Support (Album)

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Life Support is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Madison Beer, released by Epic Records on February 26, 2021.

Life Support has been seen as a dark, honest and sad album by those who review it. It features a diversity of sounds, from R&B to alternative and pop. The album seems to add further to claims that Beer has taken seemingly heavy inspiration of artists, as many reviewers attribute the album to a mix of Tame Impala, Lana Del Rey and Twenty One Pilots. Lyrically, the album deals with mental health, self reflection, grief, and breaking yourself free of restraints. “Good in Goodbye” is a catchy break-up anthem with a dark melody that according to Beer is about “cutting ties with a toxic person, no matter how tough it can feel at the time, is sometimes the only way forward.” “Selfish” is a slow tempo pop “breakup ballad” that has a “stripped down” production that emphasizes Beer’s vocals. Lyrically the song is about toxic relationships. “Stained Glass” is a downbeat ballad about public scrutiny and Beer’s struggles with mental health. The song’s production begins with just piano before adding drums on the song’s chorus and Beer’s vocal performance was described as “haunting and beautiful”. Sour Times was inspired by Tame Impala.

Tracklist:

01.The Beginning
02.Good In Goodbye
03.Default
04.Follow The White Rabbit
05.Effortlessly
06.Stay Numb And Carry On
07.Blue
08.Interlude
09.Homesick
10.Selfish
11.Sour Times
12.BOYSHIT
13.Baby
14.Stained Glass
15.Emotional Bruises
16.Everything Happens For A Reason
17.Channel Surfing / The End

OVERALL RATING: 4 stars

YUI – NATURAL (Mini Album)

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NATURAL is the first self cover album released by YUI. It was released on the day of her 15th anniversary.

Release Date: February 24, 2021

Tracklist:

1.feel my soul
2.CHE.R.RY
3.Rolling star
4.Good-bye days
5.GLORIA
6.SUMMER SONG

OVERALL RATING: 4 stars

Wonho – Love Synonym #2: Right for Us (Mini Album)

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Love Synonym #2 : Right for Us is the second part of Wonho’s debut mini album. It was released on February 26, 2021 with “Lose” serving as the album’s title track.

Tracklist:

1.”Lose”
2.”Devil”
3.”Best Shot”
4.”Weneed”
5.”Ain’t About You” (feat. Kiiara)
6.”Flash”
7.”Lose (English ver.)”
8.”Outro : And”

OVERALL RATING: 4½ stars

Rei Yasuda – Not the End (Single)

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“Not the End” is the 14th single released by Yasuda Rei. The title track was used as the theme for the Hulu Japan drama Kimi to Sekai ga Owaru Hi ni and was available for download ahead of the single on February 7th.

Release Date: February 24, 2021

Tracklist:

1.Not the End
2.amber
3.Not the End -piano ver.-
4.Not the End -Instrumental-
5.amber -Instrumental-

OVERALL RATING: 4 stars

AI – It’s All Me – Vol.2 (Mini Album)

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AI brings the second release to commemorate the 20th anniversary of her career.

Release Date: February 24, 2021

Tracklist:

1.Not So Different
2.JUMP
3.Off You
4.Expectations
5.HOPE
6.Not So Different Remix feat. Awich

OVERALL RATING: 4 stars

SHINee – Don’t Call Me (Album)

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Don’t Call Me is the seventh Korean full-length album by SHINee. It was released on February 22, 2021 with “Don’t Call Me” serving as the album’s title track.

This marks the group’s very first comeback in three years ever since their tenth anniversary, and after three of the members being discharged from their military services.

The physical album comes in six versions: Fake Reality, Reality and a Jewel Case version for each member.

Tracklist:

1.”Don’t Call Me”
2.”Heart Attack”
3.”Marry You”
4.”Code”
5.”I Really Want You”
6.”Kiss Kiss”
7.”Body Rhythm”
8.”Attention”
9.”Kind (빈칸)”

OVERALL RATING: 4½ stars

Yuki Saito – Suikyokyoku (水響曲) (Album)

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Yuki Saito to release the first self cover album with 10 songs total.

Release Date: February 21, 2021

Tracklist:

1.卒業(2021 version)

2.白い炎(2021 version)

3.AXIA～かなしいことり～(2021 version)

4.初戀(2021 version)

5.情熱(2021 version)

6.悲しみよ こんにちは(2021 version)

7.青空のかけら(2021 version)

8.MAY(2021 version)

9.砂の城(2021 version)

10.「さよなら」(2021 version)

OVERALL RATING: 4 stars

Sayaka Yamamoto – ドラマチックに乾杯 (Single)

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Sayaka Yamamoto brings the fifth single. Includes “Boku wa Omocha” and “Oasis” arranged by Ryoma Inoue (SHE’S) as B-side tracks.

Release Date: February 24, 2021

Tracklist:

1.ドラマチックに乾杯
2.ぼくはおもちゃ
3.oasis
4.ドラマチックに乾杯 (Instrumental)
5.ぼくはおもちゃ (Instrumental)
6.oasis (Instrumental)

OVERALL RATING: 3½ stars

H△G – 瞬きもせずに (Without Blinking+) (Album)

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HAG to release new album with “Matatakimo Sezuni,” an intro theme song for “Laid-Back Camp (a live-action drama series).”

Release Date: February 24, 2021

Tracklist:

1.もっともっと遠くへ
2.桜流星群
3.宵待ち花火
4.夏のまぼろし feat.ま に こ
5.青より蒼し
6.赤い髪の少女
7.僕らはみんな生きている
8.瞬きもせずに
9.流星ダイアリー
10.友達の詩
11.夢の轍
12.春を待つ人
13.5センチ先の夢
14.君のままでいい
15.卒業の唄 (計15曲収録予定/曲順未定)

OVERALL RATING: 4 stars

ONF – ONF:My Name (Album)

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ONF:My Name is the first full-length album by ONF. It was released on February 24, 2021 with “Beautiful, Beautiful” serving as the album’s title track.
“My Name Is”‘s MV was pre-released on February 20.

Tracklist:

1.”Beautiful, Beautiful”
2.”My Name Is”
3.”Thermometer (온도자)” (On Team ver.)
4.”Secret Triangle (비밀)” (Off Team ver.)
5.”The Realist”
6.”On-You (Interlude)”
7.”Trip Advisor (누워서 세계 속으로)”
8.”Feedback”
9.”I.T.I.L.U”
10.”Beautiful, Beautiful (English ver.)”
11.”Lights On (2021 ver.)” (CD Only)

OVERALL RATING: 4 stars