My favorite tracks on this album are "Rolling in the Deep", "Rumour Has It", "One and Only" and "Someone Like You". The entire album is quite chilling-- whether you like the songs or not, you can't deny Adele's one-of-a-kind voice.
Yesterday Lupe Fiasco released his third studio album L.A.S.E.R.S., which is a backronym for "Love Always Shines, Every Time Remember 2 Smile". I love the concept of the album and the messages that Lupe conveys through the lyrics of almost every track. The album art includes a quote which is the essence of the album:
"Lasers are the opposite of losers. Lasers are shining beams of light that burn through the darkness of ignorance. Lasers shed light on injustice and inequality. Losers stand by and let things happen. Lasers act and shape their own destinies. Lasers find meaning and direction in the mysteries all around them. Lasers stand for love and compassion. Lasers stand for peace. Lasers stand for progression. Lasers are revolutionary. Lasers Are The Future." -Lupe Fiasco
While this album was somewhat forced out of Lupe, due to his contract with the record label, he still remains humble and has created a piece of art that his fans have, for the most part, fallen in love with. Lupe is still true to what hip-hop is about, true to his beliefs and to his roots.
I could go on and on about how great the lyrics of each and every song on the album are...or you could just go buy and listen to it yourself. Within 24 hours of its release, the album made it's way to #1 on iTunes.
While neither album is my favorite from either artist, both are definitely worth a listen.
