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The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

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Olivia Rodrigo’s new album goes straight to your guts

Leo Justesen September 16, 2023

American singer, songwriter and actress Olivia Rodrigo released her second album “GUTS” Sept. 8. This album is a mix of lovable hit songs that will give you that riot girl vibe you didn’t know you...

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Lewis Capaldi’s new album gets stuck in your heart

Leo Justesen May 25, 2023

Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi released his new album called “Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent” on May 19. This is Capaldi’s second album and it hit every note that it needed to hit. With...

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Yeat takes us to the ‘Aftërlyfe’

Nafisa Kahin March 2, 2023

Yeat dropped yet another huge album, “Aftërlyfe'' on Feb. 24. He definitely feeds his fans the right amount of songs and releases his music at the right dates. His previous album was called “Lyfe,”...

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‘Cuts and Bruises’ rocks your world

Leo Justesen February 23, 2023

The Irish rock band Inhaler came out with their new album, “Cuts and Bruises” on Feb. 17. With a full 11 songs of Alternative/Indie rock music it takes you on a rollercoaster of catchy songs, stuff...

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‘Come Home The Kids Miss You’ is a success

Tenzin Gyaldatsang May 18, 2022

Louisville-native Jack Harlow has been making quite a name for himself recently. From his flamboyant personality to his smooth and silky basketball skills, Harlow has established himself as an up-and-coming...

Best albums of 2021

Best albums of 2021

Char Priadka January 12, 2022

Music has always been a way for artists to share their stories. These stories let us dive into a whole new world that is created through these songs. As 2021 came with a lot of hardships, good music lets...

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J. Cole’s ‘The Off-Season’ does not disappoint

Aidan Shafton June 11, 2021

J. Cole fans, including myself, have been waiting for ages for “The Off-Season” to be released, and finally our prayers have been answered with J. Cole’s latest album J. Cole has a very positive...

George Ezras newest album Staying at Tamaras was released March 23, 2018.

‘Staying at Tamara’s’ espouses highest form of positivism

Eli Curran-Moore April 4, 2018

Already topping the charts at number one in the UK, British singer-songwriter George Ezra’s new album “Staying at Tamara’s” is inspired by Ezra’s world voyages, titled from his recent stay at...

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‘Rainbow’ illuminates Kesha’s once-suppressed evolution

Isaac Wert August 13, 2017

Following a five-year hiatus from releasing music, and while dealing with ongoing legal battles, former party-girl icon Kesha released her triumphant third album, “Rainbow,” and we’re lucky to hear...

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Pure Comedy reveals more cynicism than musical creativity

Samyu Yenamandra, Writer April 27, 2017

In 2015, Father John Misty’s album, “I Love You, Honeybear,” gained popularity and critical acclaim. With Misty’s purpose of creating a collection of love songs for his wife, “I Love You, Honeybear”...

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‘Memories…Do Not Open’ leaves no impression

Isaac Wert April 12, 2017

Stuffed to the brim with indistinguishable drops and meaningless lyrics, the Chainsmokers’ debut album fails to meet expectations set by their previous hit singles. The Chainsmokers, DJ/producer...

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Frank Ocean’s ‘Blonde’ thrives in uncertainty

Ethan Brown August 23, 2016

After four years of rumors, speculation and frustration, R&B singer Frank Ocean reappeared to release “Blonde,” his follow-up to 2012’s critically acclaimed “Channel Orange.” While the...

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