All posts by Sean Maunier
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Music Review: J.S. Ondara’s ‘Tales of America’
A relative newcomer -- also an immigrant -- brings a fresh take to American's folk tradition
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Music Review: Carly Rae Jepsen’s ‘Dedicated’ is a field guide to modern love
Four years in the making, Carly Rae Jepsen's latest album sticks to her gold standard of catchy, relatable songwriting
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Music Review: Pink’s “Hurts 2B Human”
Pink plays to her strengths on "Hurts 2B Human," but ends up treading some all-too-familiar ground.
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Music Review: Brendan Maclean’s ‘And The Boyfriends’
Maclean's debut album is a superb collection of sad, gay tunes done right
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Betty Who spreads her wings on her stellar third album
Her latest album shows she is ready to be taken seriously on her own talents as a songwriter
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Music Reviews: Deerhunter’s “Why Hasn’t Everything Already Disappeared?” and Sharon Van Etten’s “Remind Me Tomorrow”
Deerhunter returns to put the past in a grave, while Sharon Van Etten meditates on everyday realities
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Year In Review: The 10 Best Albums of 2018
In a year defined by artistic transformations, we round up 2018's best music
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Music Review: Dumplin’ by Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton takes a Netflix film as an opportunity to revisit old hits, craft new material, and work with longtime idols
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Music Review: Barbra Streisand’s “Walls” and Elvis Costello’s “Look Now”
Two legendary artists find themselves pulled back into the recording studio
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Music Review: Tall Heights’ “Pretty Colors for Your Actions”
A pair of former buskers bring expansive electronic elements into their small-hours indie folk sound
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Music Reviews: Troye Sivan’s “Bloom” and Jake Shears’ solo debut
Troye Sivan and Jake Shears embrace sexuality and self-love on a standout sophomore album and a fantastic solo debut
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Madonna at 60: Her Ten Essential Tracks
In honor of the Queen of Pop's 60th birthday, we round up ten of the best songs from her long, iconic career
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Music Review: “Palo Santo” by Years & Years
On his band's sophomore album, Olly Alexander reckons with the sacredness of his own sexuality
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Music Review: Christina Aguilera’s “Liberation”
Christina Aguilera's eighth album brings artistic clarity and powerful themes in an underwhelming package
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Melissa Etheridge: Ten Essential Songs
We count down the lesbian rock icon’s ten best tracks, from I Need to Wake Up to Like the Way I Do
