pop albums

REVIEW: Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pink Friday 2’ Takes Listeners on a Turbulent Flight to Gag City

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

Minaj’s long awaited fifth studio album gets dragged down by agonizing samples and blurred artistic vision. …

December 12, 2023

Katy Perry dressed as clown holding up a pie in the music video to her new album titled 'Smile'

Katy Perry’s ‘Smile’ Offers a Glimmer of Hope During a Bleak Time

Kaitlyn Nuebel, University of Pittsburgh

Katy Perry's latest release is an optimistic album about overcoming adversity, a message that many people need to hear right now.…

September 17, 2020

A still image of Lorde from her music video Perfect Places

After Time Out of the Public Eye, Lorde Might Be Coming Back

Lauren Buchko, Michigan State University

She entered the spotlight in 2013 but has since taken a break from the public eye. Is the New Zealand singer about to make a comeback?…

March 2, 2020

Ariana Grande Releases Surprise Live Album, ‘k bye for now (swt live)’

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

Released just moments after her Sweetener World Tour ended, this recording perfectly captures the intensity and skill of the musician's live performances.…

January 3, 2020