Thanksgiving is right around the corner. And as many start preparing to get their eat on, there are also lots of others who need to make sure their homes are ready for the family. So what better way to make the holiday cleaning easier than by listening to new tunes? And we've got a few fine picks this week. For the pop lovers, Little Mix's Glory Days and DNCE's self-titled debut will tickle your fancy. Meanwhile, those who want a little atmosphere can pick up Dawn Richard's Redemption or Denitia and Sene's love and noir. Finally the headbangers can rock out to Highly Suspect's The Boy Who Died Wolf.
Find out more about this week's Top 5 Albums Releases below.
'Glory Days' - Little Mix
Fans have been wondering (and waiting for) when or if Perrie Edwards would express her feelings about her split from Zayn in 2015. And it looks like we don't have to wait any longer with Little Mix's latest record, Glory Days. If it wasn't clear with their lead single, "Shout Out to My Ex," then a fair amount of the tunes on the album convey the ups and downs of getting over someone. But instead of just dwelling on the pain and sorrow, the ladies provide us with an array of upbeat tunes like the punchy "You Gotta Not," which they collaborated on with Meghan Trainor. Then there's "F.U.," a mid-tempo doo wop track that gives off the Meghan vibes. While it is of the slower variety, the lyrics clearly address the distaste they have for their exes.
Following that old school pop vibe, they team up with Charlie Puth on "Oops," a tune about two exes who still hooked up even though they're technically done. And while the album centers around the "I didn't need him anyway" mentality, that doesn't mean that they can't break either. But "No More Sad Songs" is the best musical remedy for anyone trying to move on. Despite the fact that many of the songs on the record highlight independence and the breakup, their ballad, "Nobody Like You," "Your Love" and "Touch" show that they still want to find love. So if you're a Little Mixer who wants to know how Perrie's doing or someone who's looking for some sonic solace, give Glory Days a spin and you're likely to walk away feeling a little lighter.
'DNCE' - DNCE
From the moment we heard about cakes being had by the ocean last year, Joe Jonas and his band of partying pop rockers, DNCE, have been making moves onstage, the red carpet and the spotlight. And while they dropped their first single, "Cake by the Ocean" had some radio love and chart traction, it's only now that we're getting their self-titled debut.
If you managed to get your hands on their EP, Swaay, then you got a fairly good introduction to what DNCE was going for on this record. They want to make you sweat — on the dancefloor and hopefully in the bedroom, if you're luckily. There are songs like "Body Moves" and "Doctor You" are laden with heavy bass riffs and throwback club funk sounds that are perfect for the holiday playlists. But while it's meant to be a dancey record, they start to bounce into different sounds from the the mid-tempo pop ballad "Truthfully" to the glow stick-friendly "Naked." Like his brother Nick Jonas, Joe has proven that he's beyond his squeaky clean Jonas Brothers years and is treading into new territory that will leave you needing a cold shower afterwards.
'Redemption' - Dawn Richards
For anyone who has followed Dawn Richard's journey through her musical trilogy, we finally have the final installment of that series with Redemption. And for Dawn, her sonic allegory ends with fragmented beats, electronic layers and some good ol' fashion dance music. Ready for the dark and smokey discos, Redemption is more than just a collection of groove tunes.
The former Danity Kane member eloquently sings about big social issues including acceptance, sexuality and integration of all people — in this case, bringing them to one dance floor. While "Love Under Lights" and "Renegades" tap into high tones and lighter vibes. Songs like "LA," featuring Trombone Shorty, and "Sands" have more of that R&B meets trip hop vibe. Jungle tones are laced with bells on "Lazarus," while you get a whimsical piano on "Lilies." Redemption aims to celebrate the human race and love for all because that's all we really need, right?
'Love and Noir.' - Denetia and Sene
We've heard the title alternative R&B tossed around and attached to artists like Frank Ocean, FKA Twigs and The Internet. However, brooklyn duo Denitia and Sene really embrace the notion with their supple beats and buttery vocals. While they wowed with their debut album, His and Hers, the two artists are back with Love and Noir.
Moody and atmospheric, the 12-track record falls into the world of love-making sonic perfection. Sure, the opening staccato beats of songs like "Strung." and buzzing of "Open Wide." will make you think twice about playing that one in the bedroom. However, "The Rum Diaries," sultry "Favorite." and "Roulette." will instantly put you in the mood. It's their laissez faire vibe of the whole album makes this the one that can pair nicely with a full-bodied wine with the lights taken down low.
'The Boy Who Died Wolf' - Highly Suspect
If the four previous picks were a little too soft and you're looking for something rough around the edges, Highly Suspect may be the perfect dose of tuneage for you. After grabbing people's attention — including those at the Grammys — with their LP Mister Asylum last year, the Brooklyn band is back with their latest, The Boy Who Died Wolf.
From the moment, LP opener "My Name is Human," you instantly want to grab for that flannel and docs. The '90s grunge and rock feel is heavy throughout the record, which for some might be a setback, but for others is the charm of the album. "Serotonia," the lead single, puts Jimi Hendrix guitar licks over a Bush kind of vibe. The grim side of rock music shines in other tunes like "Send Me an Angel," "Look Alive, Stay Alive" and "Viper Strike." Despite their raw energy and unapologetic lyrics, Highly Suspect show their more emotional sides on the piano-driven LP closer, "Wolf."
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