Patrick Taylor

7.5

Like :: Emeralds

Patrick TaylorMarch 29, 2016

Phife Dawg's death hit me hard. I knew he struggled with his health, but I had no idea it was so serious. His passing has made me revisit my Tribe records, some... Read More...

InstrumentalLPReview

8

Lizzo :: Big GRRRL, Small World

Patrick TaylorFebruary 23, 2016

Minneapolis-based Lizzo has been busy since releasing "Lizzobangers" in 2013. She worked on the Prince side project PlectrumElectrum, opened for indie royalty S... Read More...

LPReview

8.5

Kelela :: Hallucinogen

Patrick TaylorFebruary 9, 2016

Kelela Mizanekristos started as a jazz vocalist before doing stints in indie rock and progressive metal (!) groups. She ended up hooking up with the Fade to Min... Read More...

EPReview

8.5

Letta :: Testimony

Patrick TaylorJanuary 19, 2016

The titular testimony in Los Angeles-based grime producer Letta's debut album is his struggle with heroin addiction. In interviews he's talked about how his lat... Read More...

InstrumentalReview

7

Boosie BadAzz :: In My Feelings (Goin’ Thru It)

Patrick TaylorJanuary 12, 2016

Torrence Hatch can't catch a break. The artist formerly known as Lil Boosie and currently known as Boosie BadAzz has had legal problems for most of his career. ... Read More...

LPReview

6.5

Big Grams :: Big Grams

Patrick TaylorDecember 8, 2015

I saw Phantogram in concert five years ago when they were touring for their first album. Singer/keyboardist Sarah Barthel oozed a sleek sexiness, while guitaris... Read More...

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