Soundbox Reviews

Music Single Review: "Cracker Island" by Gorillaz Ft. Thundercat 5 Boomboxes "Cracker Island is art and poetry. " Single from album “Cracker Island”   Released: June 22, 2022 Video Released: July 28, 2022 Length: 3:35 Genre: Alternative Indie Pop Funk Written by: Damon Albarn, Jamie Hewlett, and Stephen Lee Bruner   Produced by: Damon Albarn, Jamie Hewlett, Stephen Lee Bruner, Remi Kabaka Jr. and Greg Kurstin.        When listeners see "Cracker Island" by Gorillaz featuring Thundercat , they are sure to open their window and scream, "FINALLY!" Yes, finally. Both prolific artists are renowned for their musical prowess (Gorillaz with the blending of genres and Thundercat with the funky bass licks). Still, they are also known for their large number of collaborations.       The Gorillaz do not discriminate ; they work with everyone, from Schoolboy Q to Little Dragon, Billie Ellish, Bad Bunny, Dan The Automator, and the list continues. Fo...

Music Single Review: "Archetype" by Omar Apollo 3 Boomboxes "... Archetype is redolent of an indie RnB track, and one expects the freedoms that indie artists are afforded for their little pay and fanbase." Single from album  “ Archetype ”   Released:  June 15, 2022 Length:  2:48 Genre:  Rnb & Soul   Written by: Omar Apollo   Produced by: Oscar Santander,  Omar Apollo  & Carter Lang          " Archetype" by Omar Apollo struggles due to its limitations. Sometimes, a song can have the right ingredients for a chart-rising track, a funky bass, a bouncy piano, steady rhythm, and versatile vocals, but it simply doesn’t blend right to make a fresh and entertaining experience.            Using the tropes and rhythms previously practiced by artists with tracks that earned reputable success is trite and boring. It limits the artist. It stifles the artist’s creativity, putting ...

Music Single Review: "Open A Window" By Rex Orange County Ft. Tyler The Creator 4 Boomboxes " The strong bass line in the introduction prepares the audience for the cool, smooth feel of the track, a lounge song with a nice cold one." Single from album  Who Cares?  Released:  March 11, 2022 Length:  3:39   Genre:  Alternative Indie Hip-Hop Written by:   Rex Orange County, Benny Sings, Tyler The Creator Produced by: Rex Orange County, Benny Sings, Tyler The Creator      "Open A Window" by Rex Orange County Ft. Tyler The Creator is bold and confident from the onset. Although it takes a while to find its groove, it's an entertaining song, and when the groove is going, you'll be moving with it. The strong bass line in the introduction prepares the audience for the cool, smooth feel of the track, a lounge song with a nice cold one. The introduction synthesizer has a rough start, but just like the whole track, there are no issues when it fi...