“Kaleidoscope Dream” is one of the strongest efforts by any male R&B artist in a long time. It completes a trinity of 2012 male R&B started by Frank Ocean’s brilliant debut “channelORANGE” and Usher’s consummate 7th LP “Lookin 4 Myself”. On “Kaleidoscope Dream”, Miguel shows an understanding of music as well as commendable songwriting ability. He flaunts his talents as a guitarist and exhibits great improvement vocally, often putting his gorgeous falsetto to good use. It’s not consistently excellent as some would paint it. It begins with a huge BANG, slowly descends into the plain of good, not great, delivers one outstanding track mid-way to string the listener along, descends once more, and then ends like it began, with a BANG. No track on the album, however, is average, below average or absolutely abominable, like some released by certain male R&B artists this year. Most tackle the subject of relationships in an awfully poetic, thoughtful manner. Many of the instrumentals contain traces of Rock and Hip Hop that ultimately serve to make them far more interesting. The greatest thing about Miguel’s sophomore effort is that it’s very listenable and doesn’t get old too quickly at all. One can listen to each track over and over again and never become tired of them. All and all, the album is undeniably good and totally worth the listen.
THE LORD GOD GOD ON TOP
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This is such a cute, bubbly, feel-good song. I find it beyond adorable. “Love On Top” is heavily influenced by 1980s R&B and Soul. It reminds me of tracks by legends like Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and Whitney Houston. Complete with a funky bass line, synthesizers, a saxophone and slightly cheesy lyrics about love, this track truly takes the listener back to the past. In another stunning vocal performance, Beyoncé goes through a total of six face-reddening, air-sucking key changes with ease.
RIHANNA Diamonds
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More beautiful andepic than I thought it would be tbh. Her body drifting on that sprawling blue ocean.
Another member I’ve known since I’ve joined. You’re always there to listen to/read my complaints about my daily life and I appreciate it. Your humor as well as your alarming lust for teenage boys never get old. I seriously wonder how someone as amazing as you gets banned so often. #DropFist