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Originally from Denver in Colorado, Olivia Rudeen followed her dreams to Nashville to become a songwriter. She's since had songs featured in an ABC series, and judging by her social media, continuously plays shows to showcase her music. Without further ado, let's see what Olivia has to offer with her new EP.  You should know the drill by now but take a look at our ratings system if you haven't already!  1 - Shouldn't have been recorded 2 - Filler 3 - Above average 4 - Killer 5 - Career defining masterpiece Track 01 - Weathervane John - 4/5 Tilly - 4.5/5 Track 02 - Away John - 4.5/5 Tilly - 4/5 Track 03 - Dear Love [Feat. Chris Webb] John - 3.5/5 Tilly - 3.5/5 Track 04 - Pretty In Everything John - 4.5/5 Tilly - 4/5 Conclusion John -  Let me just say how much of a fan I am of this girl's songwriting ability... She is such a breath of fresh air. Simply and beautifully put together lyric...

Lady Antebellum have been a major force in the country music scene since Need You Now exploded all over the world. They may have remained a one hit wonder overseas, but in the US they are still kind of a big deal. Heart Break is the first album released by the trio since their 2014 effort 747, which unfortunately was not as successful as expected. So do Hillary, Charles and Dave still have the chemistry to make a great album, or should their hiatus have lasted a little longer? Keep reading to see what we here at Kritikon thought of their seventh studio album.  Before you continue to our track by track ratings, make sure you check out our system! 1 - Shouldn't have been recorded 2 - Filler 3 - Above average 4 - Killer 5 - Career defining masterpiece Track 01 - Heart Break John - 3/5 Tilly - 3.5/5 Track 02 - You Look Good John - 3.5/5 Tilly - 3/5 Track 03 - Somebody Else's Heart John - 3.5/5 Tilly - 2.5/5 Track 04 - Th...

Nickelback have been around for a while now - since 1995 in fact - and they are a name synonymous with rock music. Whilst they may not be everyone's cup of tea, the Canadian group are gifted with producing music that appeals to a variety of people, which is no easy feat for a rock band these days. They have sold more than 50 million albums worldwide, and this is their ninth full length album. But can they continue the success that they have had in the past with their latest effort, Feed The Machine? Read on to find out. Ratings system included below: 1 - Shouldn't have been recorded 2 - Filler 3 - Above average 4 - Killer 5 - Career defining masterpiece Track 01 - Feed The Machine John - 3/5 Tilly - 3/5 Track 02 - Coin For The Ferryman John - 2.5/5 Tilly - 2.5/5 Track 03 - Song On Fire John - 3.5/5 Tilly - 3/5 Track 04 - Must Be Nice John - 4/5 Tilly - 3.5/5 Track 05 - After The Rain John - 3/5 Til...

Lorde burst onto the scene back in 2013, with worldwide hit, Royals, which made her the youngest solo artist to hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 since 1987. She hasn't looked back since. Her debut album, Pure Heroine, also hit number one in a host of different countries - and she's now back with her sophomore effort, Melodrama. Once called 'the future of music' by David Bowie himself, can she avoid that dreaded second album slump? Let's take a look... But before we do, here's our ever reliable ratings system: 1 - Shouldn't have been recorded 2 - Filler 3 - Above average 4 - Killer 5 - Career defining masterpiece Track 01 - Green Light John - 5/5 Tilly - 5/5 Track 02 - Sober John - 4/5 Tilly - 4.5/5 Track 03 - Homemade Dynamite John - 4/5 Tilly - 4/5 Track 04 - The Louvre John - 3.5/5 Tilly - 4/5 Track 05 - Liability John - 4.5/5 Tilly - 4.5/5 Track 06 - Hard Feeling...

...And she's back. One of the biggest female artists of all time, Katy Perry has been a pop superstar ever since she burst onto the scene with I Kissed A Girl back in 2008. But long gone are the days of striking black hair, gummy bears and throwaway bubblegum pop hits. She's drastically changed her image this time around, but will her music have matured as well as her look? Let's take a look!  See our ratings system below to find out how we rate the tracks fairly! 1 - Shouldn't have been recorded 2 - Filler 3 - Above average 4 - Killer 5 - Career defining masterpiece Track 01 - Witness John - 3/5 Tilly - 3/5 Track 02 - Hey Hey Hey John - 2.5/5 Tilly - 2.5/5 Track 03 - Roulette John - 3/5 Tilly - 3/5 Track 04 - Swish Swish - [Feat. Nicki Minaj] John - 3.5/5 Tilly - 3.5/5 Track 05 - Déjá Vu John - 2.5/5 Tilly - 3/5 Track 06 - Power John - 2/5 Tilly - 3/5 Track 07 - Mind Maze ...

English indie rock band Alt-J are back with their third studio album, RELAXER, their first in 3 years. The Leeds-based trio shot to prominence in the UK when their 2012 record, An Awesome Wave, won the Mercury Prize that year. Featuring two uncredited collaborations with the lead singer of Wolf Alice, Ellie Rowsell, RELAXER looks as though it promises to continue the band's rise as one of the best indie rock acts around today. Let's see, shall we? As usual, the system of rating is here: 1 - Shouldn't have been recorded 2 - Filler 3 - Above average 4 - Killer 5 - Career defining masterpiece Track 01 - 3WW John - 3/5 Tilly - 3.5/5 Track 02 - In Cold Blood John - 3.5/5 Tilly - 4.5/5 Track 03 - House of the Rising Sun John - 3.5/5 Tilly - 3.5/5 Track 04 - Hit Me Like That Snare John - 4/5 Tilly - 3.5/5 Track 05 - Deadcrush John - 3.5/5 Tilly - 3/5 Track 06 - Adeline John - 2/5 Tilly ...

One of the biggest releases this week is UK pop artist Dua Lipa's debut self-titled album. After a string of singles and collaborations that have smashed charts around the world, she has definitely shown that she has the potential to be a star. With her debut, we are expecting some indication of just how far she can go - and with our review, you can find out with us. Let's go. You can find our expertly put together (and slightly edited) ratings system below. 1 - Shouldn't have been recorded 2 - Filler 3 - Above average 4 - Killer 5 - Career defining masterpiece Track 01 - Genesis John - 3/5 Tilly - 3/5 Track 02 - Lost In Your Light [Feat. Miguel] John - 3/5 Tilly - 3/5 Track 03 - Hotter Than Hell John - 3/5 Tilly - 3/5 Track 04 - Be The One John - 4/5 Tilly - 3.5/5 Track 05 - IDGAF John - 3.5/5 Tilly - 3.5/5 Track 06 - Blow Your Mind (Mwah) John - 3.5/5 Tilly - 3.5/5 Track 0...

Halsey is a name that most people will recognise nowadays. The American singer-songwriter has fast become one of the most talked about artists in the industry. Already given nods by MTV and NME for Artist On The Rise and Favourite Breakout Artist respectively, Halsey really sprung to prominence with her feature on The Chainsmokers' global hit, Closer. And here we are now, ready to review her second studio album, Hopeless Fountain Kingdom. Citing her influences as Panic! At The Disco, Taking Back Sunday, Kanye West, and Amy Winehouse, amongst others, this will certainly be an interesting listen. Here we go! The wonderful ratings system is back: 1 - Shouldn't have been recorded 2 - Filler 3 - Above average filler 4 - Killer 5 - Career defining masterpiece Track 01 - The Prologue John - 2.5/5 Tilly - 2.5/5 Track 02 - 100 Letters John - 3/5 Tilly - 3.5/5 Track 03 - Eyes Closed John - 3.5/5 Tilly - 3.5/5 Track 04 - Heav...

All Time Low are one of the biggest and most well known rock bands around at the moment. Back with their seventh studio album, Last Young Renegade, they are the subject of our latest review! The band from Baltimore, MA have long been at the forefront of pop-rock, along with the likes of Paramore, Fall Out Boy, and Panic! At The Disco - although out of those, All Time Low have definitely been the most consistent with their sound. Pairing catchy choruses with well-written and at times satirical lyrics, along with instrumentals that you'll be humming along to for days, is what these guys do best. But is their well-worn recipe still fresh? Find out here, as we review their latest efforts. For your viewing pleasure, you can find our ratings system below: 1 - Shouldn't have been recorded 2 - Filler 3 - Above average filler 4 - Killer 5 - Career defining masterpiece Track 01 - Last Young Renegade John - 3.5/5 Tilly - 3.5/5 Track 02 - Drugs ...

Years ago, after mourning the loss of 'country' Taylor Swift, I, - Tilly - went searching for a replacement. Back in those days there were no Kelsea Ballerini's or Lauren Alaina's, and I resorted to YouTube to find someone who made me feel the same way as she made me feel at that young age. That was when I stumbled upon Amy Peters' YouTube videos and instantly found what I was looking for. Fast forward a few years, and a notification came through today telling me that she's just released another EP. A new EP, released around the same time we re-started The Kritikon Company. That can't just be a coincidence I thought..and here we are! Let's get to it shall we? As per usual, don't forget to check out our ratings system! 1 - Shouldn't have been recorded 2 - Filler 3 - Above average filler 4 - Killer 5 - Career defining masterpiece Track 01 - Guilty John - 3.5 Tilly - 3.5 Track 02 - Used Cars John - 2.5 T...