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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

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LXXVII. Dawn FM | The Weeknd + DS4Ever | Gunna thoughts

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2022/01/13

This 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: 8.5Adriel’s rating: 6.5The 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! Those

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69:01

LXXVI. Top 10 Albums of 2021

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2022/01/03

Adriel 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 top 5’s

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44:44

LXXV. Roddy Rich | LIVE LIFE FAST

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2021/12/21

This 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, hibachiFollow us: Twitter / Instagram @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileydotcom @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley

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44:17

LXXIV. Russ | Chomp 2

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2021/12/15

This 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

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39:31

LXXIII. Khalid | Scenic Drive (The Tape)

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2021/12/07

This 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

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59:55

LXXII. 2022 Grammy Nominations and Predictions

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2021/12/01

This 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 Melodic Rap

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41:01

LXXI. Adele | 30

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2021/11/23

This 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

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36:15

LXX. Silk Sonic | An Evening With Silk Sonic

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2021/11/17

This 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

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41:04

LXVIX. Ed Sheeran | =

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2021/11/02

This 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

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39:09

LXVIII. Kawhi Leonard Presents: Culture Jam (Vol. 1.)

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2021/10/26

This 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

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37:50

LXVII. PinkPantheress | to hell with it

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2021/10/20

This 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@AdrielSmileydotcom@DemarjGrant

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41:58

LXVI. Don Toliver | Life of a DON

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2021/10/13

This 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

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42:16

LXV. Meek Mill | Expensive Pain

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2021/10/05

This 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

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LXIV. YoungBoy Never Broke Again | Sincerely, Kentrell

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2021/09/28

This 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 SupportFollow Us: Twitter / Instagram @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmiley @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley

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LXIII. Lil Nas X | Montero

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2021/09/21

This 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 Clubhouse /

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38:05

LXII. Kacey Musgraves | Star-Crossed

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2021/09/15

This 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 & @AdrielSmiley

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41:00

LXI. Baby Keem | The Melodic Blue

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2021/09/14

This 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

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59:43

LX. Drake | Certified Lover Boy

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2021/09/07

This 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 & @AdrielSmiley

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LIX. Kanye West | Donda

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2021/09/02

This 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 PreviewFollow us: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmiley & @Adrielsmiley on CH@DemarjGrant & @demar on CHFOLLOW US ON GREENROOM, we’re gonna be doing live

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31:29

LVIII. Benny The Butcher | Pyrex Picasso

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2021/08/17

This 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:@Adrielsmiley @Demar

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