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Preview of Rihanna’s New, Depressing Album

A preview of Rihanna’s new album Russian Roulette has leaked online… and it’s obvious the singer’s going in a much more downbeat direction. Hey, can ya blame her? MORE »

1:18 PM on Thu Nov 12 2009
By Becky Bain
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Latest by ben: @TheRunningboard7: Ha, sorry-- playing catchup on all the comment action. MORE »

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Livebloggin’: ‘Kris Allen’

kris-allen-album-cover1 How many spins do you give a record before you decide whether it’s a winner or not? We’re the first to admit, there’ve been times when we fully appreciated a song or album only years after it hit (or missed) the charts. But there’s still something to be said for that first time a new piece of music reaches your eardrums, and that’s what this feature is all about. Every so often we’ll be registering our initial thoughts on a new album in real time (ooh, fancy!) and posting the verdict.

First up: Today we’re geared up to listen to Kris Allen’s debut album (posted on AOL’s listening party), and post our song-by-song thoughts while we listen from start to finish. Let’s get to it! MORE »

3:16 PM on Tue Nov 10 2009
By Becky Bain
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Latest by OneRealFan: Is this a review or just a bashing? I am amazed at how many people are missing the depth of Kris Allen's music. For someone who has been thrown into the whirlwind of American Idol, the tour and the making of an album in a lightening quick fashion, I think Kris is doing an amazing job. He isn't the campy Adam Lambert, who seeks out and adores the spotlight. Kris is a quiet introspective, subtle artist, which makes his recent accomplishments that much more amazing!! Why the negativity? If you're into Adam Lambert so much, then don't bother reviewing Kris Allen. Lamberts' so obvious and Kris is so real! MORE »