music reviews

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    Editor's video pick: Zedd feat. Foxes "Clarity"

    By Natasha Shankar on Jan 14, 2013
    Max 5 stars
    5
    My Rating
    The chemistry of these two artists combined with the vivid video makes for a very intense and consuming few minutes of your life.
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    Editor's video pick: Nelly Furtado "Waiting for the Night"

    By Natasha Shankar on Jan 14, 2013
    Max 5 stars
    5
    My Rating
    Sugar skulls and sultry grayscale run rampant in this sensual music video with one of our favorite Latinas.
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    Editor's video pick: Vita Chambers "Fix You"

    By Natasha Shankar on Jan 14, 2013
    Max 5 stars
    5
    My Rating
    In this passionate and aggressive music video, you be the judge whether the heroic rescue was all that noble.
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    Music review: Fantasia "Lose to Win"

    By Natasha Shankar on Jan 10, 2013
    Max 5 stars
    2.8
    My Rating
    Pulling us unexpectedly into a realm unusual to her style, Fantasia is back with a soulful song that sounds beyond its years, and a...
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    Music review: David Bowie, "Where Are We Now?"

    By Natasha Shankar on Jan 8, 2013
    The internet is in a frenzy after the artist makes an appearance after more than a decade with this new track.
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    Music review: The Pretty Reckless' "Kill Me"

    By Natasha Shankar on Jan 4, 2013
    Max 5 stars
    4.7
    My Rating
    Can an actress who portrayed a young, naive schoolgirl in Gossip Girl transition into her "real form" as a fearless and rebellious...
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    Music review: Colbie Caillat and Gavin DeGraw We Both Know

    By Natasha Shankar on Jan 3, 2013
    Max 5 stars
    4.4
    My Rating
    This musical match is blissful. And this track is the musical equivalent of The Notebook (yes, it's that good).
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    Editor's video pick: Brantley Gilbert, "More Than Miles"

    By Natasha Shankar on Jan 2, 2013
    Max 5 stars
    5
    My Rating
    Tattooed arm sleeves, gauges, fitted hat — all are the makings for a rebel. But in Brantley Gilbert's latest video, nothing can...
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    Editor's video pick: Avicii vs. Nicky Romero, "I Could Be The One"

    By Natasha Shankar on Jan 2, 2013
    Max 5 stars
    5
    My Rating
    Dance music isn't always for everyone, but everyone can relate to getting frustrated. This hilarious music video makes the song...
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    Editor's video pick: She & Him, "Baby, It's Cold Outside"

    By Natasha Shankar on Jan 2, 2013
    So she's cute on New Girl, makes me want to wear more cotton in her commercials, and has a creamy voice that could calm a baby — but...
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    Editor's video pick: Leona Lewis, "Lovebird"

    By Natasha Shankar on Jan 2, 2013
    Max 5 stars
    3
    My Rating
    What a comeback video.
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    The 5-day countdown of the 5 worst songs of 2012

    By Natasha Shankar on Dec 28, 2012
    Max 5 stars
    5
    My Rating
    So you survived Dec. 21, but what songs do you wish had burned in apocalyptic terror? Before you break out the elastic waistbands...
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    Music review: Dido feat. Kendrick Lamar "Let Us Move On"

    By Natasha Shankar on Dec 19, 2012
    Max 5 stars
    5
    My Rating
    Where there is a rapper, there should be Dido. She's the perfect harmonious complement to spoken verse.
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    Music review: Alicia Keys' "Brand New Me"

    By Natasha Shankar on Dec 18, 2012
    Max 5 stars
    3
    My Rating
    In this ballad, Alicia Keys strums the chords of past pain and makes a liberating melody.
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    Editor's video pick: Gavin DeGraw's "Soldier"

    By Natasha Shankar on Dec 17, 2012
    Max 5 stars
    5
    My Rating
    How many unsung heroes could be your neighbor? In Gavin DeGraw's latest music video, you are reminded that worthy men and women...
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    Editor's video pick: Girls Aloud's "Beautiful 'Cause You Love Me"

    By Natasha Shankar on Dec 17, 2012
    Max 5 stars
    3.7
    My Rating
    In a poor attempt at a music video, Girls Aloud remind us why they never will transition onto the big screen.
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    Editor's video pick: Taylor Swift's "I Knew You Were Trouble"

    By Natasha Shankar on Dec 17, 2012
    Max 5 stars
    5
    My Rating
    Our favorite country-pop princess goes rogue when she meets a bad boy in her latest music video.
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    Editor's video pick: Skylar Grey's "Let Me Ride"

    By Natasha Shankar on Dec 17, 2012
    Max 5 stars
    4.5
    My Rating
    Skylar Grey grabs our attention with her quirky jab at our hypersexual culture.
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    Music review: Tom Odell's "Another Love"

    By Natasha Shankar on Dec 14, 2012
    Max 5 stars
    5
    My Rating
    Up for a BRITs Critics' Choice Award in 2013, Tom Odell is in for an exciting year with his alluring sound.
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    Music review: Rihanna feat. Mikky Ekko "Stay"

    By Natasha Shankar on Dec 11, 2012
    Max 5 stars
    4.7
    My Rating
    Rihanna never shies away from saying how she feels, but in this bearing track, she sings earnestly, and entirely stripped down.
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    Music review: Christina Perri, "Something About December"

    By Natasha Shankar on Dec 5, 2012
    Max 5 stars
    5
    My Rating
    If you've been skeptical of Christmas albums before, you'll be pleasantly surprised at this gem.