Year in Review: Biggest music disappointments of 2015

Many love Lana Del Rey for her vintage voice and nostalgic production, however that’s all she ever does. “Honeymoon” sounds like every other Lana Del Rey album released to this date. Her failure to variate from past music results in an album that disappoints from start to finish. No song on “Honeymoon” shows what Lana Del Rey could do with her talents, as each one is as sleep-inducing as t...

Many looked forward to Halsey’s “BADLANDS” when she first announced her debut. Her appeal rests in her strange musical style, as many pop stars don’t have the creativity she possesses. Although nicely produced, Halsey’s first album doesn’t deliver anything worth remembering. It’s quite hard to remember which song is which, as they all sound almost exactly the same. Halsey laces each song w...

Meek Mill had a really bad 2015, plain and simple. Not only did he end up on the wrong side of a highly-publicized dispute with Drake, he also released “Dreams Worth More Than Money.” This album completely missed all expectations, with every strong moment coming from anyone but Meek Mill. He only fully impresses on “Lord Knows,” which unfortunately, introduces the album. After that, the album goe...

Pentatonix, one of the world’s most prolific acapella groups, found their beginnings on YouTube. Millions of fans view their covers of classic songs, but in their new album “Pentatonix,” they attempt to make original music and fail. When Pentatonix released this album, expectations were high because Pentatonix usually creates pretty inventive music. But after one listen, it’s easy to tell ...

When Drake and Future released “What a Time To Be Alive”, many hoped for the next “Watch the Throne.” Instead, it disappointed heavily. The album’s sound felt unattached and unorganized. “Jumpman” and “Big Rings,” which occur pretty far apart, are the only strong tracks on the album. Drake and Future form a great team who have proved their ability to make high-caliber music in the ...