Friday, August 02, 2024

Ice Spice seized the moment — but maybe not the right one

Two years after her breakthrough single, Ice Spice released her debut album, <em>Y2K!</em>, on July 26.

The Bronx rapper's acid tongue and unbothered stance made her one of hip-hop's hottest prospects. On her debut album, Y2K!, her snowballing hype may have exceeded the reach of her pen.

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Thursday, August 01, 2024

Revisiting the hard-rock swagger of the New York Dolls' 1974 album, 50 years later

Though sales were lackluster, Too Much Too Soon captured the band's spirit. Less than a year after its release, the Dolls broke up in a combination of commercial failure and personal misbehavior.



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