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PODCAST

Album Mode

Demar Grant & Adriel Smiley

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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All Episodes

56:41

CXVI. King's Disease 3 | Nas

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2022/11/25

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Nas’ sixteenth studio album ‘King’s Disease 3’, if this is the best trilogy in hip hop history, and why it’s less about how Nas raps but what he raps about now. Demar’s rating: 8.5 Adriel’s rating: 8.5 *NO SKIPS* The Love List: Ghetto Reporter, Thun, I’m on Fire, Til My Last Breath, Michael & Quincy Follow us: Twitter / Instagram/ TikTok: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley

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68:25

CXV. Her Loss | Drake & 21 Savage

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2022/11/15

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Drake and 21 Savage’s collab album ‘Her Loss’, why this sound more like Drake featuring 21 Savage, Drake concentrating on one sound and Drake’s habitual line stepping. Demar’s rating: 7.5 Adriel’s rating: 8 P.S. Zesty Drake is best Drake. - D The Love List: Rich Flex, Spin Bout U, Pussy & Millions, Middle of the Ocean, Broke Boyz Follow us: Twitter / Instagram/ TikTok: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar

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51:48

CXIV. Luv 4 Rent | Smino

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2022/11/12

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Smino’s third studio album ‘Luv 4 Rent’, his everchanging vocals, Smino’s conversation with blackness, and whether he’s underground. Demar’s rating: 9 Adriel’s rating: 9 P.S. Kendrick Lamar is definitely scare the hoes music The Love List: 90 Proof, Pro Freak, Settle Down, Pudgy, No L’s Follow us: Twitter / Instagram/ TikTok: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley

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54:48

CXIII. Midnights | Taylor Swift

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2022/11/02

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Taylor Swift’s tenth studio album ‘Midnights’, her punchline focused lyrics and lack of moves left as an artist. Demar’s rating: 6 Adriel’s rating: 5.5 P.S. Taylor Swift needs a Drake feature. The Love List: Karma, Vigilante Shit, Anti-Hero, Snow on the Beach Follow us: Twitter / Instagram/ TikTok: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley

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43:46

CXII. It's Only Me | Lil Baby

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2022/10/22

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Lil Baby’s third studio album “It’s Only Me”, its repetitive production and feeding his fan base. Demar’s rating: 3.5Adriel’s rating : 6Love List: Real Spill, Forever, California BreezeFollow us: Instagram/Twitter/TikTok@AlbumModePod@AdrielSmileydotcom@DemarJGrantClubhouse/Greenroom:@Demar@AdrielSmiley

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46:30

CXI. WILLOW | COPINGMECHANISM

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2022/10/17

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Willows fifth studio album ‘’, Willow’s transition to rock and Paramore’s unrelenting influence. Demar’s rating: 6.5 Adriel’s rating: 6 The Love List: it's my fault, WHY?, hover like a GODDESS, Falling Endlessly Follow us: Twitter / Instagram/ TikTok: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileydotcom@DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley

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58:50

CX. $oul $old $eparately | Freddie Gibbs

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2022/10/10

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Freddie Gibbs’s latest studio album ‘$oul $old $eparately’, which album is Gibbs’ best album and what the bunny motif means. Demar’s rating: 8.5 Adriel’s rating: 8.5 The Love List: Couldn’t Be Done, PYS, Gold Rings, Grandma’s Stove P.S. Shoutout to the Dinner Party group chat. Alfredo is still the best Gibbs album. – D Follow us: Twitter / Instagram/ TikTok: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley

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50:14

CIX. age/sex/location | Ari Lennox

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2022/10/06

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Ari Lennox’s second studio album ‘age/sex/location’, what it’ll take for Lennox to really pop and her lowkey explicit lyrics. Demar’s rating: 9 Adriel’s rating: 9 The Love List: POF, Leak It, Waste My Time, Pressure Follow us: Twitter / Instagram/ TikTok: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley

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72:53

CVIII. God Did | DJ Khaled

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2022/09/26

This week Demar and Adriel discuss DJ Khaled’s thirteenth studio album ‘GOD DID’, its lack of creativity and whether DJ Khaled is in on the joke. Demar’s rating: 4 Adriel’s rating: 5 The Love List: GOD DID, BILLS PAID, THESE STREETS KNOW MY NAME Follow us: Twitter / Instagram/ TikTok: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley

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42:59

CVII. Close to Home | Aitch

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2022/08/29

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Aitch’s debut studio album ‘Close to Home’, where Aitch fits in the UK music hierarchy and whether he’s a singles or albums artist. Demar’s rating: 5.5 Adriel’s rating: 6 The Love List: 1989, Baby, 100x, Fuego Follow us: Twitter / Instagram/ TikTok: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley

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80:59

CVI. Traumazine | Megan Thee Stallion

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2022/08/23

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Megan Thee Stallion’s second studio album ‘Traumazine’, Megan's stature among hip hop's elite rappers and the project's overshadowed features. Demar’s rating: 8 Adriel’s rating: 7.5 The Love List: Anxiety, Flip Flop, Ms. Nasty, Plan B, Her Follow us:Twitter / Instagram/ TikTok:@AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom:@demar@adrielsmiley

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33:09

CV. Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 | Calvin Harris

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2022/08/19

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Calvin Harris’s sixth studio album ‘Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2’, whether he’s DJ Khalid East and why important artists like Tyler the Creator or Doja Cat aren’t on the project . Demar’s rating: 3 Adriel’s rating: Incomplete The Love List: New To You Follow us:Twitter / Instagram/ TikTok:@AlbumModePod@AdrielSmileyOfficial@DemarjGrantClubhouse / Greenroom:@demar@adrielsmiley

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69:41

CIV. Renaissance | Beyoncé

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2022/08/17

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Beyoncé’s seventh studio album ‘Renaissance’, her unchallenged stature in music and how she’s maintained relevance over a 20+ year career. Demar’s rating: 7 Adriel’s rating: 7 **NO SKIPS** (Sorta)The Love List: CUFF IT, BREAK MY SOUL, CHURCH GIRL, THIQUE Follow us: Twitter / Instagram/ TikTok: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley

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73:48

CIII. Special | Lizzo

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2022/07/21

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Lizzo fourth studio album ‘Special’, its relentless optimism and how nobody in the industry can do what she does. Demar’s rating: 9Adriel’s rating: 8**NO SKIPS**The Love List: About Damn Time, Naked, The Sign, Everybody’s Gay, Birthday GirlFollow us:Twitter / Instagram/ TikTok:@AlbumModePod@AdrielSmileyOfficial@DemarjGrantClubhouse / Greenroom:@demar@adrielsmiley

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87:26

CII. WASTELAND | Brent Faiyaz

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2022/07/12

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Brent Faiyaz’s sophomore album Wasteland, what the Bren Faiyaz sound is and how toxic a person can really be. Demar’s rating: 9 Adriel’s rating: 8.5 The Love List: LOOSE CHANGE, GHETTO GATSBY, PRICE OF FAME, DEAD MAN WALKING, ADDICTIONS, ROLE MODEL Follow us:Twitter / Instagram/ TikTok:@AlbumModePod@AdrielSmileyOfficial@DemarjGrantClubhouse / Greenroom:@demar@adrielsmiley

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56:27

CI. Top Albums of the Year So Far

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2022/07/06

This week Demar and Adriel discuss what they deem to be the best albums of 2022 so far, why Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Mr. Moral & the Big Steppers’ isn’t on their lists and their anticipation levels for the rest of the year. Honorable mentions (00:01:50) Top 5’s (00:11:25) Follow us: Twitter / Instagram / TikTok @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileydotcom@DemarjGrant Clubhouse / SpotifyLive@Demar@AdrielSmiley

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16:22

Episode 100 Special

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2022/07/04

Album Mode is officially 100 episodes deep! Adriel and Demar do some reminiscing about their journey to where the pod is now, their favourite reviews and how CJRU was fertile breeding ground for a bunch of journalist's ideas.

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51:36

C. Give or Take | Giveon

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2022/06/29

EPISODE 100 IS HERE!! This week Demar and Adriel discuss Giveon’s debut album ‘Give or Take’, the idea of a Giveon “sound” and his specific brand of toxicity. Demar’s rating: 6 Adriel’s rating: 5.5 The Love List: Let Me Go, Make You Mine, dec 11th, Tryna Be, Remind MeFollow us:Twitter / Instagram/ TikTok:@AlbumModePod@AdrielSmileyOfficial@DemarjGrantClubhouse / Greenroom:@demar@adrielsmiley

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82:37

XCIX. Honestly, Nevermind | Drake

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2022/06/23

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Drake’s seventh studio album ‘Honestly, Nevermind’, Drake finally being unpredictable and him returning to being an artist rather than a scientist. Demar’s rating: 6.5Adriel’s rating: 6.5The Love List: Massive, Texts Go Green, Jimmy Cooks, Flights BookedPS. Is there a single song that’s more out of place than Jimmy Cooks on this album? It’s a great song, but uh…Follow us:Twitter / Instagram/ TikTok:@AlbumModePod@AdrielSmileydotcom@DemarjGrantClubhouse /

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57:45

XCVIII. Twelve Carat Toothache | Post Malone

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2022/06/08

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Post Malone’s latest album ‘Twelve Carat Toothache’, the deterioration of his sound and whether he needs to lean back towards hip hop. Demar’s rating: 3.5Adriel’s rating: 5The Love List: Cooped Up, Lemon Tree, I Like You, Love/Hate Letter To Alcohol (kinda)P.S. Had to knock this one down an extra .5 after listening to it a few more times after the pod - DemarFollow us:Twitter / Instagram/ TikTok:@AlbumModePod@AdrielSmileyOfficial@DemarjGrantClubhouse /

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