When it comes to stopping an emotional breakdown in its tracks, look no further than “Blame It on the Boogie” by the Jackson 5. It’s the first song I force my robot slave, Alexa, to play in the morning and the last song I listen to at night.
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Mental health is composed of three main categories; cognitive, behavioral, and emotional wellbeing according to Medical News Today. In regards to emotional wellbeing, it is important to remember all emotions are valid and worthy of being accepted and expressed in healthy ways. There are a variety of beneficial coping mechanisms for managing difficult emotions, one of which is listening to music.
Dancing is a cure-all for sadness. Whenever I’m feeling sad or alone, I blast the Saturday Night Fever album at full volume and dance like a maniac. The fervid movements of my limbs distract me for a short time from whatever it is that I’m anxious about at that moment. Out of all the songs on the album “Boogie Shoes” by KC and the Sunshine band is my favorite by far.
Almost every time it’s rainy or dreary outside, my first instinct is to put on Blackwater Park, by Opeth. It’s hard to overstate how much of an impact that Opeth’s music has had on me both as a musician and a lover of music. It’s hard to separate any particular song on the album in a single or a separate entity, partly because all the songs are incredibly long, and also because of how they seamlessly flow together while still remaining with their distinct identities.
Grimes’ new song “Delete Forever” was released to the earth world on February 21st, 2020 from her album “Miss Anthropocene.” The much-anticipated single’s hype was accentuated by her announcement that she is seven months pregnant with Elon Musk’s child.
Do you have sex? Do you have emotions? Do you have emotions about sex? If the answer to any of those questions is yes then you should listen to Beach Bunny’s new album Honeymoon. The Chicago-based, indie rock outfit’s newest release continues with many of the themes that their previous songs have dealt with: insecurities, jealousy, and failed romances. Conveniently released around Valentine’s Day, many of these songs will make you doubt everything you have just said to the person you are into, and completely validate every emotion you have about doing so.
Global warming be damned: As New Yorkers enjoy this late-February burst of spring-like warmth, basking in the sun’s rays for the first substantial time since October, a leap towards our next season seems inevitable—and it feels pretty darn good. If you’re looking for an album to queue into the bright, pop-infused playlists that you’ll jam to while walking to all your classes for the next three months, then COIN’s third studio effort, Dreamland, is the LP for you.
The last time Green Day hated on a Republican president who was up for reelection, we received one of the most inspired and culturally important records to ever come out of the punk genre. 2004’s “American Idiot” spoke to the struggle existing within an American society that was crazed by paranoia, drugs, war, and the usual insanity of politics. Now, in 2020, with the country facing a similar situation, Green Day throws up phrases in their new album such as “kick the dog when the whistle blows” and “baby got the hyperbole.” Because, well, that sounds kinda cool . . . right?
Famous Bronx rapper A Boogie released a surprise album on Valentines Day this year, signaling it to be a potential heartbreak album. In “Artist 2.0,” he did exactly that. The album features a plethora of features with names like Khalid, DaBaby, Young Thug, Gunna, and more. However, the best songs that appear are the ones with almost no features at all. These are the ones where the fantastic beat and rhythm of each individual song blend perfectly with a more somber tone that A Boogie presents. The songs “Thug Love,” “Me and My Guitar,” and “Streets Don’t Love You” are arguably some of the best we’ve heard from the Bronx artist in a long time.
I wasn’t sure how I’d react to this album. After all, it’s been about 20 years since Ozzy’s last solo album and the guy hasn’t been in the best of health. Not to mention trying to understand him speak is incredibly difficult. I have to say, however, that I was pleasantly surprised when I gave the album a listen. It’s a nice blend of metal, classic rock, ballads, and even a little rap and pop. Collaborations from popular artists like Post Malone and Travis Scott make it all the more interesting and timelier.
