Billboard Hot 100 Highlights May 21st, 2016

So, an explosion kinda happened, didn't it? You can expect that when you have two album bombs back to back essentially. Also Drake scores his first Number 1 as a lead artist. Unlike so many other people, I don't think this song is that bad. In fact I'm puzzled more people aren't just apathetic about it. But whatever. No point in having grievances with other peoples' opinions.

Like what I did last week with Lemonade, I will not give my thoughts on the new Drake songs here. You can take a look at my track-by-track review of Views if you're curious about that. I will still have my rankings for the new songs here. HIGHLIGHTS TIME!

Album Review: Views by Drake

Of all the big albums in 2016, I can't think of one that I'm less excited to listen to. Yes, that includes Meghan Meghans' upcoming release, which I think will be way worse than this. But this...all I've heard are mediocre things about it. Last week was exciting because Lemonade was critically acclaimed. But this? Its success is pretty much coasting on Drake's momentum at this point. I really hope the guy takes a break after this album. But until then, I'm here. I'm reviewing it. Deal with it.

If you wanna see how I'd rank these songs (except for Hotline Bling, Pop Style, One Dance, and Summers Over Interlude), check back tomorrow for Highlights.

Album Review: At Night, Alone. by Mike Posner

So, Mike Posner. Mike. Posner. Yeah. You know, I have some reasonably high hopes for this album. You know how much I love Ibiza. Well, mostly the remix. But still, that's more than enough promise. Besides, might as well do something I think I'll like before I tackle some stuff I know is gonna suck. Namely Meghan Meghans. Alright, Posner. You're no longer doing the hot boy shtick. Let's see what you got.

And yes I will be talking about the remixes.

Billboard Hot 100 Highlights May 14th, 2016

That's right. Two of the Prince songs from last week managed to become Top 10 hits again. Now that's pretty impressive. Plus we've got Beyoncé with an album bomb, and Drake still fighting for that Number 1 hit he's been craving for years now. I can't tell what any of this means, but man it's nice to see the Top 10 become interesting again.

PLEASE NOTE: I will not be talking about any of the tracks from Beyoncé's Lemonade here. Since every track from the album made it on the Hot 100, I just went ahead and reviewed the album yesterday. I will still rank the songs here, but I will not talk about them in depth here. Go look at that review if you're interested in my thoughts on the individual songs. Spoilers: I liked this album a lot.

HIGHLIGHTS TIME!

Album Review: Lemonade by Beyoncé

I was going to wait to do this. But, it seems Billboard has forced my hand. Every single song from this album hit the Hot 100 at the same time. So, instead of listening to it in full tomorrow, I'm going to be listening to it today (on Monday) so I won't have to essentially review this album twice. Then again, I've heard good things about this album. Hopefully you don't disappoint. Even though I've never been a fan of Beyoncé.

I'll mention my favorite and least favorite tracks here, but if you wanna see how I'd rank all of them, wait for Highlights tomorrow.

Album Review: For All Kings by Anthrax

I've been listening to too much pop and rap lately. I need some ball-blistering metal. Yeah, this album is a couple months old, but better late than never. And yes, I'll get to Lemonade and Views eventually (when they get released to Spotify), but for now, let's do some metal. All right, hell yeah!

Billboard Hot 100 Highlights May 7th, 2016

Is it odd that I'm glad I can start these things with a different picture now? Sure, Panda isn't that great, but heh, I'll take it. Even if without it 7 Years would be at Number 1 right now. But that song has soured on me somewhat. Not a lot. Still think it deserved to be Number 1 more. Also massive amount of Prince songs re-entering. Wasn't really expecting that for another week but it's welcome. HIGHLIGHTS TIME!