The Earliest Bird

The Earliest Bird: Top New Release 1-8-21 – 1-14-21 Kings Of Leon Reviewed

By Iman Lababedi | January 8, 2021

from the opening finger picked lick they are surprisingly, shockingly, on top of their game

The Earliest Bird Top Release 12-25-20 – 12-31-20, Playboy Carti’s “Whole Lotta Red” Reviewed

By Iman Lababedi | December 25, 2020

at least runs in place

The Earliest Bird Top Release 12-18-20 – 12-24-20, Paul McCartney’s “McCartney III” Reviewed

By Iman Lababedi | December 18, 2020

an artistic statement about the power of loving your life

The Earliest Bird Top Release 12-11-20 – 12-17-20, Taylor Swift’s evermore Reviewed

By Iman Lababedi | December 11, 2020

the two albums are “Blank Space Voice Memo” without a song half as good

The Earliest Bird Top Release 12-4-20 – 12-10-20 Shawn Mendes “Wonder” Reviewed

By Iman Lababedi | December 4, 2020

They would stand up better with a lighter hand

The Earliest Bird Top Release 11-27-20 – 12-3-20 Miley Cyrus’ “Plastic Heart”

By Iman Lababedi | November 27, 2020

a musical calliope of pop maneuvers from 40 years ago

The Earliest Bird: Top Release Steve Earle’s “Harlem River Blues”

By Iman Lababedi | November 20, 2020

a straight up no chaser take

The Earliest Bird: Top Release Foo Fighters “Shame Shame Shame” Reviewed

By Iman Lababedi | November 13, 2020

Shamefoo

The Earliest Bird: Top Release Shirley Bassey’s “I Owe It All To You” Reviewed

By Iman Lababedi | November 6, 2020

Bassey’s farewell is good enough, it doesn’t need to be more

The Earliest Bird: Top Release October 30th, 2020, Ariana Grande’s “Positions” Reviewed

By Iman Lababedi | October 30, 2020

equals 69

The Earliest Bird: Top Release October 23rd, 2020, Bruce Springsteen’s “Letter To You” Reviewed

By Iman Lababedi | October 23, 2020

Classic rock is a dying artform and Bruce and the E Street Band can do it

The Earliest Bird: Top Release October 16th, 2020, Stevie Wonder’s “Can’t Put It In The Hands Of Fate” and “Where Is Our Love Song” Reviewed

By Iman Lababedi | October 16, 2020

they are practically one song

The Earliest Bird: Top Release October 9th, 2020, John Lennon’s ” Gimme Some Truth. The Ultimate Mixes” Reviewed

By Iman Lababedi | October 9, 2020

80IF

The Earliest Bird: Top Release October 2nd, 2020, BlackPink’s The Album Reviewed

By Iman Lababedi | October 2, 2020

Come home, BTS, all is forgiven

The Earliest Bird: September 25th, 2020 Top Pick Of The Week Is Public Enemy’s “What You Gonna Do When The Grid Goes Down?”

By Iman Lababedi | September 25, 2020

playground taunts

The Earliest Bird: September 11th, 2020 Top Pick Of The Week Is Bruce Springsteen’s “Letter To You”

By Iman Lababedi | September 11, 2020

you’ll take what you can get

The Earliest Bird: September 4th, 2020 Top Pick Of The Week Is SZA’s “Hit Different”

By Iman Lababedi | September 4, 2020

she was born to express confusion

The Earliest Bird: August 28th, 2020 Top Pick Of The Week Is Katy Perry’s “Smile”

By Iman Lababedi | August 28, 2020

Impeccable

The Earliest Bird: August 14th’s Top Pick Is Gloria Estefan’s BRAZIL305

By Iman Lababedi | August 14, 2020

The ballads work, the upbeat salsa works, everything here is exceptional