Tim McGraw Damn Country Music – November 6
Country star Tim McGraw is back with “Damn Country Music.” The 14-track album kicks off with a great duet with his daughter Gracie McGraw called “Here Tonight.” This album is a great step forward for McGraw. The writing is authentic and the music behind the lyrics is reminiscent of the Tim McGraw we fell in love with in the 90s, a theme that is showcased well in the track “How I’ll Always Be.” The album flows very well. The title track “Damn Country Music,” is a thought-provoking ballad about the life of a country singer, and then McGraw cranks it up with songs like “Love Runs.” The rest of the album is full of tracks that are mid-tempo to ballad pace. The more relaxed vibe of “California,” a duet with Big & Rich, helps bring balance to the album. Overall, McGraw has done a great job with his new album.
Coldplay A Head Full of Dreams – December 4
With the release of their new album and announcement that they will be playing the Superbowl halftime show, Coldplay has had a busy week. The 11-track album will please any Coldplay fan. It kicks off with the title track, an up-beat dance song that gets you pumped, sure to soon be a dance-club hit. The album has a very eclectic feel to it. This is shown in the track “Birds,” it has a funky, up-beat attitude with a great bass guitar line. Then the track “Hymn for the Weekend” almost has a reggae vibe. The way the lyrics and music come together, it sounds great. The vocals in this album are incredible.
The Original Broadway Cast of School of Rock – School of Rock: The Musical (Original Cast Recording) December 4
Fans of the movie “School of Rock” were delighted to see it be adapted into a Broadway play. They released the 20-track original cast recording to “School of Rock.” If the recording is any indication that the musical will be a good one, you’ll want to get tickets now. If you are a Broadway fan and need a show or an album to listen to, this one is for you. The highlight of the album is definitely “School of Rock (Teacher’s Pet),” though all of these tracks are great. The talented Broadway singers have done the movie justice.
G-Eazy – When It’s Dark Out December 4th
This break-out star has seen great success in the past few years. This album is a great addition to his work. The 17-track album is extremely honest and real. The writing behind each track has a very authentic feel to it. There is no shortage of talent on this album. G-Eazy enlists other major rap and hip-hop artists to help him on this record, including Big Sean, Chris Brown, Keyshia Cole, and more. The album reflects on the pressures and pains of success. It also focuses on wanting more, like in “One of Them” featuring Big Sean. There is a great authenticity to this album, G-Eazy has hit a homerun with this one.
