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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

47:40

LVII. King's Disease II | Nas

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2021/08/10

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Nas’ 13th album “King’s Disease II”, its stellar features and Hit-boy reviving Nas’ career. Demar’s rating: 8 Adriel’s rating: 8 P.S. I don’t think Nas realized YKTV was a party song like A Boogie and YG did 😂 The Love List: Moments, EPMD 2, Nobody, Death Row East, Store Run Follow us: Instagram: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmiley @DemarjGrant Twitter: @AlbumModePod @TheCoolTableTO @DemarjGrant Greenroom: @AdrielSmiley@Demar Clubhouse: @Adrielsmiley @Demar

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42:28

LVI. Adolescence | Unknown T

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2021/08/05

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Unknown T’s sophomore mixtape “Adolescence” its consistency and Unknown T’s fully realized artistry. Demar’s rating: 7.5 Adriel’s rating: 9 The Love List: 22 Double 0, Wonderland, Tugman Vacation, Goodums, WW2 Follow us: Instagram: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmiley @DemarjGrant Twitter: @AlbumModePod @thecooltableto @DemarjGrant Greenroom: @AdrielSmiley@Demar Clubhouse: @Adrielsmiley @Demar

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38:55

LV. Happier Than Ever | Billie Eilish

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2021/08/04

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Billie Eilish’s sophomore album “Happier Than Ever”, Eilish’s sexy songs, indecisive style and living her lyrics. Demar’s rating: 7.5 Adriel’s rating: 7 P.S. When Billie said “And you best friend too” on I Didn’t Change My Number… 😯 The Love List: I Didn’t Change My Number, Oxytocin, Overheated, Therefore I Am, Male Fantasy Follow us: Instagram: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmiley@DemarjGrant Twitter: @AlbumModePod @thecooltableto@DemarjGrant Greenroom:

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42:15

LIV. We're All Alone In This Together | Dave

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2021/07/28

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Dave’s sophomore album “We’re All Alone In This Together”, contemplative lyrics and Dave’s Lil Wayne-esque rapping style. Demar’s rating: 8 Adriel’s rating: 8 The Love List: Clash, Verdansk, Heart Attack, In the Fire, Three Rivers P.S. Don’t forget to check out Leon Bridges’ ‘Gold-Diggers Sound’ Follow us:Instagram: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Twitter: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Greenroom: @AdrielSmileyOfficial @Demar

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41:44

LIII. Sling | Clairo

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2021/07/20

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Clairo’s second album “Sling”, its one-note vocals and its unbelievable songwriting. Demar’s rating: 3 Adriel’s rating: 4 The Love List: Zinnias P.S. We still love Diary 001 though Follow us: Instagram@AlbumModePod @AdrielSmiley @DemarjGrant Twitter@AlbumModePod @thecooltableto @DemarjGrant Greenroom @AdrielSmileyOfficial @Demar Clubhouse @Adrielsmiley @Demar

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43:11

LII. Vince Staples | Vince Staples

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2021/07/13

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Vince Staples’ eponymous fourth studio album “Vince Staples”, its warped carnival production and Staples’ past gang life. Demar’s rating: 10 Adriel’s rating: 9.5 *NO SKIPS*The Love List: LIL FADE, MHM, LAW OF AVERAGES, ARE YOU WUTH THAT?, SUNDOWN TOWN, THE SHINING, TAKE ME HOME LAKEWOOD MALL P.S. This is Demar’s first-ever 10 out of 10 Follow us:Instagram:@AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Twitter:@AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant

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39:48

LI. Top 5 Albums of 2021 (So Far)

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2021/07/06

This week Demar and Adriel discuss what they deem the best albums of 2021 so far (In no particular order). Top 5 (in no particular order) - Tyler the Creator - Call Me If You Get Lost - Arlo Parks - Collapsed in Sunbeams - Mustafa - When Smoke Rises - Girl in Red - if i could make it go quiet - Chika – Once Upon a Time / J.Cole – The Off-season Honourable mentions - Benny the Butcher Plugs I Met 2 - Luna Li - Jams EP - Peter Rosenberg - Real Late - Olivia Rodrigo – Sour - Madlib - Sound

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56:52

L. CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST | Tyler The Creator

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2021/06/29

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Tyler, the Creator’s sixth album “Call Me If You Get Lost”, DJ Drama and whether Tyler, the Creator is alt-Kanye West Demar’s rating: 8.5 Adriel’s rating: 9 The Love List: SIR BAUDELAIRE, CORSO, WUSYANAME, LUMBERJACK, HOT WIND BLOWS, SWEET / I THOUGHT YOU WANTED TO DANCE, RISE!, JUGGERNAUT, SAFARI P.S. FOLLOW US ON GREENROOM, we’re gonna be doing live shows soon @Demar & @AdrielSmiley P.P.S. The only thing this album is missing is a Rick Ross feature. Follow us:

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39:23

XLIX. Back of My Mind | H.E.R.

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2021/06/22

This week Demar and Adriel discuss H.E.R’s debut album “Back of My Mind”, her loyalty to contemporary R&B and its banality Demar’s rating: 5.5 Adriel’s rating: 6.5 The Love List: Trauma, Damage, Process, Slide, We Made It P.S. FOLLOW US ON GREENROOM @Demar & @AdrielSmiley P.P.S. You’re gonna need your sunglasses for this one 😎 Follow us: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial & @Adrielsmiley on CH @DemarjGrant & @demar on CH

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42:13

XLVIII. Culture III | Migos

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2021/06/15

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Migos latest album “Culture III”, their prominence and evolution (or lack thereof) Demar’s rating: 7 Adriel’s rating: 6 The Love List: What You See, Time For Me, Avalanche, Light It Up P.S. We need more Migos on drill, please. Thanks. Follow us: @AlbumModePod AdrielSmileyOfficial & Adrielsmiley on CH @DemarjGrant & @demar on CH

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36:15

XLVII. The Voice of The Heroes | Lil Baby & Lil Durk

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2021/06/08

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Lil Baby & Lil Dirk’s joint album “The Voice of the Heroes”, it’s aggressive averageness and who asked for this. Demar’s rating: 4 Adriel’s rating: 5 The Love List: Up The Side, Still Runnin’, Who I Want, That’s Facts P.S. This album sounds best when you’re not paying attention to it, but what does that have to say about the actual music? Follow us: @AlbumModePod AdrielSmileyOfficial & Adrielsmiley on CH @DemarjGrant & @demar on CH

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34:58

XLVI. When Smoke Rises | Mustafa

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2021/06/01

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Mustafa’s debut project “When Smoke Rises”, black ‘folk’ music and Mustafa’s egolessness Demar’s rating: 9.5 Adriel’s rating: 8.5 The Love List: Stay Alive, Air Forces, The Hearse, What About Heaven, Come Back, Ali P.S. This is an Album Mode AOTY candidate 🔥🔥 Follow us: @AlbumModePod AdrielSmileyOfficial & Adrielsmiley on CH @DemarjGrant & @demar on CH

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40:01

XLV. Sour | Olivia Rodrigo

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2021/05/25

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album “Sour”, and whether Rodrigo is a young Taylor Swift or Hayley Williams. Demar’s rating: 6.75 Adriel’s rating: 7 The Love List: brutal, deja vu, driver’s license, jealousy jealousy, traitor P.S. God, its brutal out here. Follow us: @AlbumModePod AdrielSmileyOfficial & Adrielsmiley on CH @DemarjGrant & @demar on CH

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49:58

XLIV. The Off-Season | J. Cole

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2021/05/19

This week Demar and Adriel discuss J.Cole’s latest album “The Off-Season”, it’s surprising production and Cole’s legacy. Demar’s rating: 7.5 Adriel’s rating: 9 The Love List: 95 South, 100 Mil’, My Life, The Climb Back, Hunger on Hillside P.S. That Morray feature though 🔥🔥Follow us: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial & @Adrielsmiley on CH @DemarjGrant & @demar on CH

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34:36

XLIII. A Touch of the Beat Gets You Up on Your Feet...

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2021/05/11

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Aly & AJ's latest album “ A Touch of the Beat Gets You Up on Your Feet Gets You Out and Then Into the Sun”, its mediocre songwriting and its carefree aesthetic. Demar’s rating: 5 Adriel’s rating: 4 The Love List: Break Yourself, Don’t Need Nothing, Personal Cathedrals, P.S. Fam, the album name is waaaay too long. Follow us: @AlbumModePod AdrielSmileyOfficial & Adrielsmiley on CH @DemarjGrant & @demar on CH

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40:38

XLII. if i could make it go quiet | Girl in Red

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2021/05/06

This week Demar and Adriel discuss girl in red’s latest album “if i could make it go quiet”, it’s alarming relatability and girl in red’s attention to detail. Demar’s rating: 9.5 Adriel’s rating: 8 The Love List: Serotonin, hornylovesickmess, midnight love, ., Did You Come? P.S. This album makes us wanna run at top speed through a forest. Follow us: @AlbumModePod AdrielSmileyOfficial & Adrielsmiley on CH @DemarjGrant & @demar on CH

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33:28

XLI. A Gangsta's Pain | Moneybagg Yo

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2021/04/28

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Moneybagg Yo’s latest album “A Gangsta's Pain”, its stunning features and his mediocrity. Demar’s rating: 4 Adriel’s rating: 4.5 The Love List: Wockesha, Hard for the Next, Projects, Gangsta’s Pain P.S. y’all don’t call him Moneybagg Yo all the time right? When you’re talking to your friends, y’all really say the “Yo” part every time you mention him? Follow us: @AlbumModePod AdrielSmileyOfficial & Adrielsmiley on CH @DemarjGrant & @demar on CH

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33:45

XL. Slime Language 2 | Young Stoner Life

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2021/04/22

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Young Stoner Life’s “Slime Language 2”, Demar’s dislike for Gunna and YSL’s indistinguishable artists Demar’s rating: 3 Adriel’s rating: 5.5 The Love List: Slatty, I Like, Ski, Came Out P.S. Someone get YTB Trench some Vick’s Follow us: @AlbumModePod AdrielSmileyOfficial & Adrielsmiley on CH @DemarjGrant & @demar on CH

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43:39

XXXIX. Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine | Brockhampton

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2021/04/13

This week Demar and Adriel discuss BROCKHAMPTON’s latest album “ Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine”, Jabari’s hooks and their legendary status as a group. Demar’s rating: 7 Adriel’s rating: 7.5 The Love List: BUZZCUT, CHAIN ON ME, OLD NEWS, DONT SHOOT UP THE PARTY, COUNT ON ME P.S. Matt’s flows are still buttery on every verse. Follow us: @AlbumModePod AdrielSmileyOfficial & Adrielsmiley on CH @DemarjGrant & @demar on CH

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32:51

XXXVIII. Fuck Your Expectations PT.1 | AG Club

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2021/04/06

This week Demar and Adriel discuss AG Club’s BROCKHAMPTON-ness, funny lyrics and the importance of skits. Demar’s rating: 8 Adriel’s rating: 7.5 ** NO SKIPS**, maybe? 🤔 The Love List: UGUDBRU, A Bitch Curious, TRUTH, COLUMBIA, NOHO, HOT PINK P.S. Should skits count when it comes to an album’s rating? Follow us: @AlbumModePod AdrielSmileyOfficial & Adrielsmiley on CH @DemarjGrant & @demar on CH

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