Album Mode
246 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago -Welcome to Album Mode where journalist, Demar Grant and The Cool Table host, Adriel Smiley breakdown and review the latest albums. Each episode features a new album where both hosts dive in-depth about the project and the artist’s path to its release.
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XC. Ramona Park Broke My Heart | Vince Staples
April 12, 2022 21:30 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBThis week Demar and Adriel discuss Vince Staples fifth studio album ‘Ramona Park Broke My Heart’, and whether he’d be more popular if he released his discography backwards. Demar’s rating: 8.5 Adriel’s rating: 8 The Love List: When Sparks Fly, Aye! (Free the Homies), Magic, Slide Follow us: Twitter / Instagram: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileydotcom @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley
LXXXIX. D-Day: A Gangsta Grillz Mixtape | Dreamville
April 07, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBThis week Demar and Adriel discuss Dreamville’s latest mixtape ‘D-Day: A Gangsta Grillz Mixtape’, J.Cole’s stature in hip hop and whether Bas and A$AP Ferg should join forces. Demar’s rating: 5.5 Adriel’s rating: 6.5 The Love List: Stick, Lifestyle, Heaven’s EP, Starting 5 Follow us: Twitter / Instagram: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley
LXXXVIII. I Know Nigo | Nigo + The Will Smith - Chris Rock slap at the Oscars
March 29, 2022 22:45 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBThis week Demar and Adriel discuss Nigo’s latest album ‘I Know Nigo’, Cozy Tapes 3 and whether Tyler, the Creator is the best rapper out. Then the duo talks about The Slap Heard Around The World, Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars (47:56). Demar’s rating: 8.5 Adriel’s rating: 8 The Love List: Lost and Found Freestyle 2019, Come On, Let's Go, Hear Me Clearly, Remember P.S. We’re talking about Latto’s album ‘777’, on Twitter Spaces on Wednesday March 30 at 6PM Eastern. Follow us:...
LXXXVII. Tana Talk 4 | Benny The Butcher
March 17, 2022 12:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBThis week Demar and Adriel discuss Benny the Butcher’s latest project ‘Tana Talk 4’, who’s the best rapper in Griselda and The Alchemist's brilliant production. Demar’s rating: 6.5 Adriel’s rating: 8.5 The Love List: Johnny P’s Caddy, Weekends In The Perry’s, Thowy’s Revenge, 10 More Commandments P.S. Yes, Stove God Cooks is a real rapper. Follow us: Twitter / Instagram: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley
LXXXVI. Who Cares? | Rex Orange County + Tyler, the Creator concert thoughts
March 16, 2022 03:39 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBThis week Demar and Adriel discuss Rex Orange County’s latest album ‘WHO CARES?’, its orchestral production and flower boy 2 Demar’s rating: 6.5 Adriel’s rating: 6.5 The Love List: OPEN A WINDOW, THE SHADE, IF YOU WANT IT, SHOOT ME DOWN P.S. If you weren’t at the Tyler concert, do you even exist? Follow us: Twitter / Instagram: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley
LXXXV. Duality | Luna Li
March 10, 2022 14:00 - 47 minutes - 43 MBThis week Demar and Adriel talk about Luna Li’s debut album ‘Duality’, her pristine production and how established already is. Demar’s rating: 9.5 Adriel’s rating: 8 The Love List: Silver Into Rain, What You’re Thinking, Flower, Star Stuff P.S. R.I.P. The Notorious B.I.G., it's the 25th anniversary of Biggie Smalls' passing. Follow us: Twitter / Instagram: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileydotcom @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley
LXXXIV. God Don't Make Mistakes | Conway The Machine + Euphoria thoughts
March 02, 2022 21:30 - 1 hour - 65 MBThis week Demar and Adriel review Conway the Machine’s latest album ‘God Don’t Make Mistakes’, its off-kilter production and the other side of gang life. Then the duo talk Euphoria, Dominic Fike’s appearance and their thoughts on the show overall. (54:25) Demar’s rating: 7 Adriel’s rating: 8.5 The Love List: Piano Love, Stressed, So Much More, Drumwork P.S. Fexi Forever Follow us: Twitter / Instagram: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileydotcom @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenro...
LXXXIII. 2 Alivë | Yeat
February 24, 2022 00:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBThis week Demar and Adriel discuss Yeat’s latest album ‘2 Alivë’, its genre, lack of hooks and Yeat’s delivery Demar’s rating: 6 Adriel’s rating: 4.5 The Love List: Rackz on më, Doublë, Outsidë, Still Countin P.S. Euphoria finale episode next week! P.P.S. That bell! Follow us: Twitter / Instagram @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley
LXXXII. Ethereal | $not
February 17, 2022 23:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBThis week Demar and Adriel review $not’s third studio album ‘Ethereal’, scatterbrained production and non-existent cohesion Demar’s rating: 4 Adriel’s rating: 6 The Love List: Halle Berry, How U Feel, EYE EYE EYE, high IQ Follow us: Twitter / Instagram @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley
LXXXI. Few Good Things | Saba
February 09, 2022 15:56 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBThis week Demar and Adriel review Saba’s sophomore album ‘Few Good Things’, its sunny Sunday production and reminiscing Demar’s rating: 6.5 Adriel’s rating: 7.5 The Love List: One Way or Every N***a With a Budget, Come My Way, Still, If I Had a Dollar, 2012 P.S. Happy Anniversary to Brent Faiyaz’s ‘Fuck the World’ Follow us: Twitter / Instagram: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileydotcom @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley
LXXX. Pink Moon | Pink Sweat$
February 01, 2022 23:30 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBThis week Demar and Adriel review Pink Sweat$ sophomore album Pink Moon, it’s surprising gospel influence and it’s oversimplified lyrics. Demar’s rating: 6.5 Adriel’s rating: 6.5 The Love List: Waiting on You, Real Thing, Better, For Me P.S. Congratulations to A$AP Rocky and Rihanna Follow us: Twitter / Instagram @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley
LXXIX. Brightside | Rich Brian
January 25, 2022 23:15 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBThis week Demar and Adriel review Rich Brian’s second EP ‘Brightside’, his witty lyrics and his wide range of influences. Demar’s rating: 7.5 Adriel’s rating: 5 The Love List: New Tooth, Lagoon, Getcho Mans Follow us: Twitter / Instagram @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley
LXXVIII. From a Birds Eye View | Cordae
January 18, 2022 21:13 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBThis week Demar and Adriel review Cordae’s second studio album ‘From a Bird’s Eye View’, Nas’ influence on his work and where Cordae fits in hip hop today. Demar’s rating: 6.5 Adriel’s rating: 6.5 The Love List: Shiloh’s Intro, Champagne Glasses, Westlake High, Chronicles Follow us: Twitter / Instagram: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileydotcom @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley
LXXVII. Dawn FM | The Weeknd + DS4Ever | Gunna thoughts
January 13, 2022 16:43 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBThis week Demar and Adriel review The Weeknd’s fifth studio album ‘Dawn FM’, the idea of a new trilogy and the importance of Jim Carey. Then the duo briefly discusses Gunna’s third studio album ‘DS4Ever’ and why they’ll probably never review his music (59:25). Demar’s rating: 8.5 Adriel’s rating: 6.5 The Love List: I Heard You’re Married, Is The Someone Else, Sacrifice, Out of Time, Best Friends, Gasoline, Take My Breath P.S. Tell us Sacrifice and Out of Time aren’t Michael Jackson tra...
LXXVII. Dawn FM | The Weeknd
January 13, 2022 16:43 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBThis week Demar and Adriel review The Weeknd’s fifth studio album ‘Dawn FM’, the idea of a new trilogy and the importance of Jim Carey. Then the duo briefly discusses Gunna’s third studio album ‘DS4Ever’ and why they’ll probably never review his music. Demar’s rating: 8.5 Adriel’s rating: 6.5 The Love List: I Heard You’re Married, Is The Someone Else, Sacrifice, Out of Time, Best Friends, Gasoline, Take My Breath P.S. Tell us Sacrifice and Out of Time aren’t Michael Jackson tracks! Tho...
LXXVI. Top 10 Albums of 2021
January 03, 2022 17:59 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBAdriel has finally cleared health and safety protocols. This week he and Demar count down their top 10 albums of 2021. This year has been an explosion of music, with albums put on ice thawing out and burgeoning young talent, it’s been one of the best years for music in recent history. Everyone from Drake to PinkPantheress dropped new projects this year and it’s led to the hardest list the duo has ever constructed. First, hear the Demar and Adriel trade-off their 10-6 (00:03:30 ), then their t...
LXXV. Roddy Rich | LIVE LIFE FAST
December 21, 2021 21:58 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBThis week Demar and Adriel discuss Roddy Ricch’s highly anticipated sophomore album ‘Live Life Fast’, his new subject matter and what his core fans think he is versus what everyone else thinks he is. Demar’s rating: 5.5 Adriel’s rating: 7 The Love List: paid my dues, moved to miami, crash the party, hibachi Follow us: Twitter / Instagram @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileydotcom @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley
LXXIV. Russ | Chomp 2
December 15, 2021 22:05 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBThis week Demar and Adriel discuss Russ’ latest studio album ‘Chomp 2’, it’s gaps in lyricism, legendary features and producers. Demar’s rating: 4.5 Adriel’s rating: 8.5 The Love List: Faith, Note To Self, Top of the World, Get It Follow us: Twitter / Instagram @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileydotcom @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley
LXXIII. Khalid | Scenic Drive (The Tape)
December 07, 2021 21:35 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBThis week Demar and Adriel discuss Kahlid’s latest EP ‘Scenic Drive’, his Usher-ness and his relationship with cars. Demar’s rating: 9 Adriel’s rating: 8.5 ** NO SKIPS** The Love List: All I feel is Rain, Present, Scenic Drive, Voicemail, Open, Brand New P.S. QUIN’s vocals on Brand New are so elegant! Her exchanges with Khalid are otherworldly. Follow us: Twitter / Instagram @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley
LXXII. 2022 Grammy Nominations and Predictions
December 01, 2021 22:17 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBThis week Demar and Adriel discuss the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, who they think will win and who they want to win each category. Timestamps: Record Of The Year ( 00:02:23 ) Album of the Year ( 00:09:00 ) Song of the Year (00:14:30 ) Best New Artist ( 00:18:35 ) Best Pop Solo Performance ( 00:20:50 ) Best Pop Duo/Group Performance (00:24:25 ) Best Pop Vocal Album ( 00:27:25 ) Best R&B Performance (00:30:25 ) Best R&B Album ( 00:33:30 ) Best Rap Performance ( 00:36:15 ) Best...
LXXI. Adele | 30
November 23, 2021 20:18 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBThis week Demar and Adriel discuss Adele’s fourth studio album “30”, her artistic imitations and cold confidence. Demar’s rating: 7 Adriel’s rating: 7 The Love List: Woman Like Me, To Be Loved, Love Is A Game, Easy On Me, All Night Parking P.S. Those vocals on To Be Loved and Love Is A Game tho! Follow us: Twitter / Instagram @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileydotcom @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley
LXX. Silk Sonic | An Evening With Silk Sonic
November 17, 2021 21:26 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBThis week Demar and Adriel discuss Silk Sonic’s debut album “An Evening with Silk Sonic”, Silk Sonic’s unbelievable chemistry and 70’s revivalism. Demar’s rating: 9 Adriel’s rating: 9.5 *NO SKIPS* The Love List: Leave The Door Open, After Last Night, Skate, 777, Smokin Out The Window P.S. This album has gotta be the ✨aesthetic✨ of the year Follow us: Twitter / Instagram @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileydotcom @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley
LXVIX. Ed Sheeran | =
November 02, 2021 18:15 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBThis week Demar and Adriel discuss Ed Sheeran’s fifth studio album “=”, it’s dated sound and how it’ll be the soundtrack to every department store. Demar’s rating: 2.5 Adriel’s rating: 4 The Love List: 2Step, Leave Your Life P.S. 2020’s might have left Ed Sheeran behind Follow us: Twitter / Instagram @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileydotcom @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley
LXVIII. Kawhi Leonard Presents: Culture Jam (Vol. 1.)
October 26, 2021 20:27 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBThis week Demar and Adriel discuss LA Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard’s compilation album “Kawhi Leonard Presents: Culture Jam Vol. 1” and the melding of sports, culture and music. Demar’s rating: 7 Adriel’s rating: 6 The Love List: Everything Different, Waves, Bestie, No Thank You, Gotta Have It P.S. This might be the greatest NBA-rap album of all-time Follow us: Twitter / Instagram @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmiley @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley
LXVII. PinkPantheress | to hell with it
October 20, 2021 00:24 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBThis week Demar and Adriel discuss PinkPantheress’ debut mixtape “to hell with it”, what genre of music she makes and whether she’s the new sad girl. Demar’s rating: 8.5 Adriel’s rating: 7.5 **NO SKIPS** The Love List: Passion, Just For Me, Nineteen, I must apologize P.S. We know Just For Me has its own music video but this Tik Tok and many others draw much are much more engaging visuals: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8hqNAGS/ Follow us: Twitter / Instagram @AlbumModePod @AdrielSm...
LXVI. Don Toliver | Life of a DON
October 13, 2021 23:40 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBThis week Demar and Adriel discuss Don Toliver’s second studio album “Life of a Don”, whether it’s an R&B album and him being new age T-Pain. Demar’s rating: 8.5 Adriel’s rating: 8 **NO SKIPS** The Love List: 5X, Smoke, Company Pt 2., Way Bigger, Get Throwed P.S. Follow us: Twitter / Instagram @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileydotcom @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley
LXV. Meek Mill | Expensive Pain
October 05, 2021 18:42 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBThis week Demar and Adriel discuss Meek Mill’s fifth studio album “Expensive Pain”, his imitations and why anyone listens to Meek Mill to begin with. Demar’s rating: 4.5 Adriel’s rating: 7 The Love List: Intro, Cold Hearted III, Outside, We Slide P.S. Follow us: Twitter / Instagram: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmiley @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley
LXIV. YoungBoy Never Broke Again | Sincerely, Kentrell
September 28, 2021 19:54 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBThis week Demar and Adriel discuss YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s third studio album “Sincerely, Kentrell” and why they won’t be reviewing him in the future (unless something drastically changes). Demar’s rating: 3.5 Adriel’s rating: 3.5 ** NO SKIPS ** The Love List: Bad Morning, Rich Shit, Toxic Punk, Life Support Follow Us: Twitter / Instagram @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmiley @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley
LXIII. Lil Nas X | Montero
September 21, 2021 20:10 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBThis week Demar and Adriel discuss Lil Nas X’s debut studio album “Montero”, it’s emotionality, triumphant production and what Lil Nas X means to hip hop. Demar’s rating: 7.5 Adriel’s rating: 6.5 The Love List: Montero, Industry Baby, Scoop, Life After Salem, Sun Goes Down P.S. Take A Daytrip are complete hit machines. They have Mo Bamba, Panini, The Scotts, Montero and Industry Baby all under their belts. Follow us: Twitter / Instagram: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmiley @DemarjGrant ...
LXII. Kacey Musgraves | Star-Crossed
September 15, 2021 01:40 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBThis week Demar and Adriel discuss Kacey Musgraves’ sixth studio album “Star-Crossed”, her flimsy lyrics and the project’s inoffensive production. Demar’s rating: 6 Adriel’s rating: 5.5 The Love List: breadwinner, what doesn’t kill me, gracias a la vida P.S. This is top tier coffee shop/grocery store music right here. Follow us: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmiley & @adrielsmiley on CH @DemarjGrant & @demar on CH FOLLOW US ON GREENROOM, we’re gonna be doing live shows soon @Demar & @...
LXI. Baby Keem | The Melodic Blue
September 14, 2021 21:45 - 41 minutes - 37.5 MBThis week Demar and Adriel discuss Baby Keem’s debut album “The Melodic Blue”, it’s non-committal production and Keem’s empty bars. Demar’s rating: 5.5 Adriel’s rating: 5 The Love List: Issues, Scars, Booman, Family Ties, Cocoa P.S. Track 15: Vent, is what impotent rage sounds like. Follow us: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial & @adrielsmiley on CH @DemarjGrant & @demar on CH
LX. Drake | Certified Lover Boy
September 07, 2021 22:59 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBThis week Demar and Adriel discuss Drake’s sixth album “Certified Lover Boy”, his core sound and his stagnation as an artist. Demar’s rating: 4 Adriel’s rating: 7 The Love List: Champagne Poetry, N 2 Deep, Pipe Down, 7am on Bridle Path, Knife Talk P.S. Fam, make the 20+ song albums stop. 86 minutes of music is egregious 😩 Follow us: @AlbumModePod @TheCoolTableTO & @Adrielsmiley on CH @DemarjGrant & @demar on CH FOLLOW US ON GREENROOM, we’re gonna be doing live shows soon @Demar ...
LIX. Kanye West | Donda
September 02, 2021 01:06 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBThis week Demar and Adriel discuss Kanye West’s tenth album “Donda”, his DJ Khaled-ness, hip hop catching up to Kanye’s production and the Drake-Kanye beef. Demar’s rating: 3.5 Adriel’s rating: 6 The Love List: Hurricane, Moon, Remote Control, Junya, Keep My Spirit Alive P.S. What is the point of any of the part 2’s? On this album?? (58:30) For our CLB Preview Follow us: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmiley & @Adrielsmiley on CH @DemarjGrant & @demar on CH FOLLOW US ON GREENROOM, we’re g...
LVIII. Benny The Butcher | Pyrex Picasso
August 17, 2021 17:27 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBThis week Demar and Adriel discuss Benny the Bucher’s latest EP “Pyrex Picasso”, its buttery flows and stank face inducing production. Demar’s rating: 8 Adriel’s rating: 7 P.S. Benny himself said this project was made in one day, 3 years ago 👀 Timing is everything. Heaters: PWRDRL, Pyrex Picasso, Fly With Me Follow us: Instagram @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmiley @DemarjGrant Twitter: @AlbumModePod @TheCoolTableTO @DemarjGrant Greenroom: @AdrielSmiley @Demar Clubhouse: ...
LVII. King's Disease II | Nas
August 10, 2021 19:04 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBThis week Demar and Adriel discuss Nas’ 13th album “King’s Disease II”, its stellar features and Hit-boy reviving Nas’ career. Demar’s rating: 8 Adriel’s rating: 8 P.S. I don’t think Nas realized YKTV was a party song like A Boogie and YG did 😂 The Love List: Moments, EPMD 2, Nobody, Death Row East, Store Run Follow us: Instagram: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmiley @DemarjGrant Twitter: @AlbumModePod @TheCoolTableTO @DemarjGrant Greenroom: @AdrielSmiley @Demar Clubho...
LVI. Adolescence | Unknown T
August 05, 2021 19:42 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBThis week Demar and Adriel discuss Unknown T’s sophomore mixtape “Adolescence” its consistency and Unknown T’s fully realized artistry. Demar’s rating: 7.5 Adriel’s rating: 9 The Love List: 22 Double 0, Wonderland, Tugman Vacation, Goodums, WW2 Follow us: Instagram: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmiley @DemarjGrant Twitter: @AlbumModePod @thecooltableto @DemarjGrant Greenroom: @AdrielSmiley @Demar Clubhouse: @Adrielsmiley @Demar
LV. Happier Than Ever | Billie Eilish
August 04, 2021 21:49 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBThis week Demar and Adriel discuss Billie Eilish’s sophomore album “Happier Than Ever”, Eilish’s sexy songs, indecisive style and living her lyrics. Demar’s rating: 7.5 Adriel’s rating: 7 P.S. When Billie said “And you best friend too” on I Didn’t Change My Number… 😯 The Love List: I Didn’t Change My Number, Oxytocin, Overheated, Therefore I Am, Male Fantasy Follow us: Instagram: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmiley @DemarjGrant Twitter: @AlbumModePod @thecooltableto @DemarjGran...
LIV. We're All Alone In This Together | Dave
July 28, 2021 21:01 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBThis week Demar and Adriel discuss Dave’s sophomore album “We’re All Alone In This Together”, contemplative lyrics and Dave’s Lil Wayne-esque rapping style. Demar’s rating: 8 Adriel’s rating: 8 The Love List: Clash, Verdansk, Heart Attack, In the Fire, Three Rivers P.S. Don’t forget to check out Leon Bridges’ ‘Gold-Diggers Sound’ Follow us: Instagram: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Twitter: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Greenroom: @Ad...
LIX. We're All Alone In This Together | Dave
July 28, 2021 21:01 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBThis week Demar and Adriel discuss Dave’s sophomore album “We’re All Alone In This Together”, contemplative lyrics and Dave’s Lil Wayne-esque rapping style. Demar’s rating: 8 Adriel’s rating: 8 The Love List: Clash, Verdansk, Heart Attack, In the Fire, Three Rivers P.S. Don’t forget to check out Leon Bridges’ ‘Gold-Diggers Sound’ Follow us: Instagram: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Twitter: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Greenroom: @Ad...
LIII. Clairo | Sling
July 20, 2021 17:08 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBThis week Demar and Adriel discuss Clairo’s second album “Sling”, its one-note vocals and its unbelievable songwriting. Demar’s rating: 3 Adriel’s rating: 4 The Love List: Zinnias P.S. We still love Diary 001 though Follow us: Instagram @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmiley @DemarjGrant Twitter @AlbumModePod @thecooltableto @DemarjGrant Greenroom @AdrielSmileyOfficial @Demar Clubhouse @Adrielsmiley @Demar
LIII. Sling | Clairo
July 20, 2021 17:08 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBThis week Demar and Adriel discuss Clairo’s second album “Sling”, its one-note vocals and its unbelievable songwriting. Demar’s rating: 3 Adriel’s rating: 4 The Love List: Zinnias P.S. We still love Diary 001 though Follow us: Instagram @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmiley @DemarjGrant Twitter @AlbumModePod @thecooltableto @DemarjGrant Greenroom @AdrielSmileyOfficial @Demar Clubhouse @Adrielsmiley @Demar
LII. Vince Staples | Vince Staples
July 13, 2021 23:35 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBThis week Demar and Adriel discuss Vince Staples’ eponymous fourth studio album “Vince Staples”, its warped carnival production and Staples’ past gang life. Demar’s rating: 10 Adriel’s rating: 9.5 *NO SKIPS* The Love List: LIL FADE, MHM, LAW OF AVERAGES, ARE YOU WUTH THAT?, SUNDOWN TOWN, THE SHINING, TAKE ME HOME LAKEWOOD MALL P.S. This is Demar’s first-ever 10 out of 10 Follow us: Instagram: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Twitter: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmile...
LI. Top 5 Albums of 2021 (So Far)
July 06, 2021 19:43 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBThis week Demar and Adriel discuss what they deem the best albums of 2021 so far (In no particular order). Top 5 (in no particular order) - Tyler the Creator - Call Me If You Get Lost - Arlo Parks - Collapsed in Sunbeams - Mustafa - When Smoke Rises - Girl in Red - if i could make it go quiet - Chika – Once Upon a Time / J.Cole – The Off-season Honourable mentions - Benny the Butcher Plugs I Met 2 - Luna Li - Jams EP - Peter Rosenberg - Real Late - Olivia Rodrigo – S...
L. CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST | Tyler The Creator
June 29, 2021 19:05 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBThis week Demar and Adriel discuss Tyler, the Creator’s sixth album “Call Me If You Get Lost”, DJ Drama and whether Tyler, the Creator is alt-Kanye West Demar’s rating: 8.5 Adriel’s rating: 9 The Love List: SIR BAUDELAIRE, CORSO, WUSYANAME, LUMBERJACK, HOT WIND BLOWS, SWEET / I THOUGHT YOU WANTED TO DANCE, RISE!, JUGGERNAUT, SAFARI P.S. FOLLOW US ON GREENROOM, we’re gonna be doing live shows soon @Demar & @AdrielSmiley P.P.S. The only thing this album is missing is a Rick Ross featu...
XLIX. Back of My Mind | H.E.R.
June 22, 2021 18:46 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBThis week Demar and Adriel discuss H.E.R’s debut album “Back of My Mind”, her loyalty to contemporary R&B and its banality Demar’s rating: 5.5 Adriel’s rating: 6.5 The Love List: Trauma, Damage, Process, Slide, We Made It P.S. FOLLOW US ON GREENROOM @Demar & @AdrielSmiley P.P.S. You’re gonna need your sunglasses for this one 😎 Follow us: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial & @Adrielsmiley on CH @DemarjGrant & @demar on CH
XLVIII. Culture III | Migos
June 15, 2021 16:08 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBThis week Demar and Adriel discuss Migos latest album “Culture III”, their prominence and evolution (or lack thereof) Demar’s rating: 7 Adriel’s rating: 6 The Love List: What You See, Time For Me, Avalanche, Light It Up P.S. We need more Migos on drill, please. Thanks. Follow us: @AlbumModePod AdrielSmileyOfficial & Adrielsmiley on CH @DemarjGrant & @demar on CH
XLVII. The Voice of The Heroes | Lil Baby & Lil Durk
June 08, 2021 16:22 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBThis week Demar and Adriel discuss Lil Baby & Lil Dirk’s joint album “The Voice of the Heroes”, it’s aggressive averageness and who asked for this. Demar’s rating: 4 Adriel’s rating: 5 The Love List: Up The Side, Still Runnin’, Who I Want, That’s Facts P.S. This album sounds best when you’re not paying attention to it, but what does that have to say about the actual music? Follow us: @AlbumModePod AdrielSmileyOfficial & Adrielsmiley on CH @DemarjGrant & @demar on CH
XLVI. When Smoke Rises | Mustafa
June 01, 2021 19:04 - 34 minutes - 32 MBThis week Demar and Adriel discuss Mustafa’s debut project “When Smoke Rises”, black ‘folk’ music and Mustafa’s egolessness Demar’s rating: 9.5 Adriel’s rating: 8.5 The Love List: Stay Alive, Air Forces, The Hearse, What About Heaven, Come Back, Ali P.S. This is an Album Mode AOTY candidate 🔥🔥 Follow us: @AlbumModePod AdrielSmileyOfficial & Adrielsmiley on CH @DemarjGrant & @demar on CH
XLV. Sour | Olivia Rodrigo
May 25, 2021 15:56 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBThis week Demar and Adriel discuss Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album “Sour”, and whether Rodrigo is a young Taylor Swift or Hayley Williams. Demar’s rating: 6.75 Adriel’s rating: 7 The Love List: brutal, deja vu, driver’s license, jealousy jealousy, traitor P.S. God, its brutal out here. Follow us: @AlbumModePod AdrielSmileyOfficial & Adrielsmiley on CH @DemarjGrant & @demar on CH
XLIV. The Off-Season | J. Cole
May 19, 2021 18:43 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBThis week Demar and Adriel discuss J.Cole’s latest album “The Off-Season”, it’s surprising production and Cole’s legacy. Demar’s rating: 7.5 Adriel’s rating: 9 The Love List: 95 South, 100 Mil’, My Life, The Climb Back, Hunger on Hillside P.S. That Morray feature though 🔥🔥 Follow us: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial & @Adrielsmiley on CH @DemarjGrant & @demar on CH