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A product of its early ‘80s New York City environment, ‘Confusion Is Sex’ is not enjoyable, easy listening. But it’s important. It’s noisy and raw, wholly abrasive.
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Above the Law create a dark, dense, layered wall of sound throughout 'Black Mafia Life,' which seems just as influenced by the Bomb Squad as it does by Dr. Dre.
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An artful expression of young adulthood, Lykke Li’s debut album has the charm of unrepentant dance music, but with wistful lyrics and sparse production.
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