Jay RobertsinFirst ImpressionSay Anything: Oliver AppropriateA pop-punk concept album that raises heavy questions about ourselves (and Green Day)Jan 27, 2019Jan 27, 2019
Jay RobertsinFirst ImpressionAnne-Marie: Speak Your MindIt’s clear that someone in the music industry thinks Anne-Marie should be a star, and so they put her in a vehicle built for one — but not…Jun 10, 2018Jun 10, 2018
Jay RobertsinFirst Impressioncourtship.: Denial in ParadiseYou’re sitting in an airy coffee shop — whitewashed walls, letter board menu behind the counter — procrastinating away on your laptop with…May 16, 2018May 16, 2018
Jay RobertsinFirst ImpressionPost Malone: beerbongs and bentleysThe only thing you really need to know about this album to form an opinion on it is that on the second song Post Malone rhymes jabronis…May 14, 2018May 14, 2018
Jay RobertsinFirst ImpressionOkkervil River: In the Rainbow RainWhat’s more improbable? That there’s a song called Famous Tracheotomies (the lyrics are…exactly what you’d expect), or that it’s nearly…May 11, 2018May 11, 2018
Jay RobertsinFirst ImpressionJanelle Monae: Dirty ComputerIt’s 2018 and women have been programmed to obedient. They have been programmed to give but not take. They have been programmed to exist…May 9, 2018May 9, 2018
Jay RobertsinFirst ImpressionWe Are Scientists: MegaplexI don’t know what you come to a We Are Scientists album in 2018 looking to find — a nostalgia trip? A band clinging to its youth? A…May 7, 2018May 7, 2018
Jay RobertsinFirst ImpressionSmoke Trees: Best of Tinder-DatesHow many Tinder dates does this dude go on?Dec 22, 2017Dec 22, 2017
Jay RobertsinFirst ImpressionHarry Styles: Harry StylesIn 2012 I had to admit once and for all that not only was Taylor Swift talented, but that I loved her music. I had been holding out for a…May 17, 2017May 17, 2017
Jay RobertsinFirst ImpressionSabrina Claudio: Confidently LostKnowing yourself makes understanding your motivations and desires easier. But it doesn’t do jack for understanding the motivations and…May 15, 2017May 15, 2017