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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

41:43

XXXVII. Justice | Justin Bieber

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2021/03/23

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Justin Bieber’s barren lyrics, tone-deaf MLK interlude and his sonic journey. Demar’s rating: 7 Adriel’s rating: 5.5 The Love List: Deserve You, Die For You, Loved By You, Love You Different. Follow us: @AlbumModePod AdrielSmileyOfficial & Adrielsmiley on CH @DemarjGrant & @demar on CH

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36:12

XXXVI. Once Upon a Time | Chika

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2021/03/16

This week Demar and Adriel discuss CHIKA’s EP “Once Upon a Time”, her versatility and storytelling. Demar’s rating: 9 Adriel’s rating: 8.5 **NO SKIPS** The Love List: Fairy Tales, Hickory Dickory, Cinderella Pt. 1 & 2, Save You P.S. the timing on this EP drop is amazing. This EP dropped on Friday, two days before the Grammy’s where she was nominated for best new artist. Follow us: @AlbumModePod AdrielSmileyOfficial & Adrielsmiley on CH @DemarjGrant & @demar on CH

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34:26

XXXV. Scary Hours 2 | Drake

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2021/03/09

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Drake’s EP “Scary Hours 2”,’ his dad bars and his collabs with Rick Ross. Demar’s rating: 6.5 Adriel’s rating: 7 The Love List: What’s Next, Lemon Pepper Freestyle P.S. Is the Drake x Ross ever coming or what? Their chemistry is otherworldly Follow us: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial & @Adrielsmiley on CH @DemarjGrant & @demar on CH

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41:15

XXXIV. Made In The Pyrex | Digga D

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2021/03/02

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Digga D’s sophomore mixtape “Made in the Pyrex”, patois and his devil may care attitude. Demar’s rating: 7 Adriel’s rating: 7 The Love List: Bluuwuu, Woi, Chingy, Gun Man Sound, Window P.S. Lots of Unknown T references in Digga’s bars, the collab tape has gotta be around the corner 🧐 Follow us: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial & @Adrielsmiley on CH @DemarjGrant & @demar on CH

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42:34

XXXIII. Terra Firma | Tash Sultana

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2021/02/25

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Tash Sultana’s sophomore album “Terra Firma” and their dreamy vocals. Demar’s rating: 6 Adriel’s rating: 6.5 The Love List: Musk, Dream My Life Away, Pretty Lady P.S. This album will probably kill in concert... remember when those were a thing? 😩 Follow us: @AlbumModePod AdrielSmileyOfficial & Adrielsmiley on CH @DemarjGrant & @demar on CH

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52:31

XXXII. TYRON | slowthai

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2021/02/16

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Slowthai’s sophomore album “Tyron” and the duality of it’s two discs. Demar’s rating: 7 Adriel’s rating: 7 The Love List: CANCELLED, PLAY WITH FIRE & the entire second disc. P.S. Happy 10 year anniversary to Frank Ocean’s nostalgia, ULTRA Follow us: @AlbumModePod AdrielSmileyOfficial & Adrielsmiley on CH @DemarjGrant & @demar on CH

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49:22

XXXI. Flowers for Vases / Descansos | Hayley Williams

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2021/02/09

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Hayley Williams’ sophomore album “ FLOWERS for VASES / descansos” and her aggressive mediocrity. Demar’s rating: 5 Adriel’s rating: 5.5 The Love List: My Limb, Over Those Hills, Find Me Here, Just a Lover P.S. Why does it sound like we’ve heard this album, 3 times already? Oh wait...Follow us: @AlbumModePod AdrielSmileyOfficial & Adrielsmiley on CH @DemarjGrant & @demar on CH

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52:30

XXX. Collapsed in Sunbeams | Arlo Parks

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2021/02/02

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Arlo Park’s debut album “Collapsed in Sunbeams”, her airy vocals and her despaired lyrics. Demar’s rating: 9.5 Adriel’s rating: 9 The Love List: Bluish, Porta 400, Just Go, Green Eyes, Caroline NO SKIPS P.S. This is our AOTY so far. Follow us: @AlbumModePod AdrielSmileyOfficial & Adrielsmiley on CH @DemarjGrant & @demar on CH

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49:12

XXIX. Unbothered | Lil Skies

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2021/01/26

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Lil Skies’ sophomore album “Unbothered”, his abysmal lyrics, generic production and faux sad aesthetic. Demar’s rating: 2 Adriel’s rating: 2 The Love List: Riot...? 😬 P.S. If you’re a Lil Skies fan... why? Please tell us, we want to know 😂 Follow us: @AlbumModePod AdrielSmileyOfficial & Adrielsmiley on CH @DemarjGrant & @demar on CH

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55:14

XXVIII. DemiDevil | Ashnikko

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2021/01/19

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Ashnikko’s debut mixtape “DEMIDEVIL”, her status as a rapper and whether everything needs to be ‘trappified’. Demar’s rating: 5 Adriel’s rating: 6.5 The Love List: Daisy, Toxic, Slumber Party, Deal With it P.S. The blue hair is a wig right?? Follow us: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial & @Adrielsmiley on CH @DemarjGrant & @demar on CH

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50:26

XXVII. Madvillainy | Madvillain

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2021/01/12

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Madvillain’s classic album “Madvillainy”, produced by the illustrious Madlib and rapped by the late MF DOOM. We go over it’s multiple layers, MF DOOM’s characters and legacy. Demar’s rating: 9Adriel’s rating: 8.5 *NO SKIPS*The Love List: Accordion, All Caps, Fancy Clown, Raid, Strange Ways, FigaroP.S. Raid, Strange Ways, Fancy Clown and All Caps were all used in The Boondocks animated sitcom.P.P.S. Rest in Power MF DOOM.Follow us: @AlbumModePod

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53:20

XXVI. Whole Lotta Red | Playboi Carti

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2020/12/29

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Playboi Carti’s highly anticipated second studio album “Whole Lotta Red”, his leaks and his scattered sound. Demar’s rating: 5 Adriel’s rating: 3.5 The Love List: Place, I love you hate you, ILoveUIHateU, Teen X P.S. This album is gonna kill at concerts Follow us: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial & @Adrielsmiley on CH @DemarjGrant & @demar on CH

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65:24

XXV. Top 10 Albums of 2020

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2020/12/23

Finally, it’s the list you’ve all been waiting for! This week Demar and Adriel count down their top 10 albums of the year and their lists are filled with more than a few twists. First, hear the duo trade off their 10-6 (13:20), then their top 5’s (31:25) P.S. Yes we will be reviewing Whole Lotta Red if (and we mean IF) it drops this Christmas. Follow us: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant

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53:38

XXIV. Evermore | Taylor Swift

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2020/12/16

This week Adriel and Demar discuss Taylor Swift’s ninth studio album “Evermore”, its relationship with Folklore and her release cycle. Demar’s rating: 6 Adriel’s rating: 4 The Love List: No body, No Crime, Champagne Problems, Happiness, Long Story Short P.S. This album is oddly overproduced P.P.S. We’re on Clubhouse, @demar and @Adrielsmiley Follow us: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant

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57:16

XXIII. Man on the Moon III: The Chosen | Kid Cudi

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2020/12/16

This week Adriel and Demar discuss Kid Cudi’s seventh studio album “Man on the Moon III: The Chosen” and his influence. Demar’s rating: 3 Adriel’s rating: 7 The Love List: Heaven on Earth, Show Out, Sad People, Lovin’ Me P.S. I only claim Lovin’ Me ~ Demar Follow us: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant

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52:46

XXII. Nightmare Vacation | Rico Nasty

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2020/12/08

This week Adriel and Demar discuss Rico Nasty’s debut studio album “Nightmare Vacation”, the difference between albums and mixtapes in 2020 and the golden era of women in hip hop. Demar’s rating: 5 Adriel’s rating: 4.5 The Love List: IPHONE, Let it Out, Smack a Bitch (remix), Back and Forth P.S. The hook for Pussy Poppin... 😬😬 P.P.S. Aminé is fully in his bag rn, Back & Forth sounds like a Limbo cut more than a Rico Nasty track. Follow us: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant

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50:47

XXI. Plastic Hearts | Miley Cyrus

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2020/12/01

This week Adriel and Demar discuss Miley Cyrus’ seventh studio album “Plastic Hearts”, genre switching and rockstars. Demar’s rating: 8 Adriel’s rating: 8 The Love List: Prisoner, Plastic Hearts, Gimmie What I Want, Midnight Sky, Bad Karma, Edge of Midnight, Never Be Me, P.S. Somehow Adriel doesn’t like WTF Do I Know 🤯 Follow us: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant

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57:03

XX. Good News | Megan Thee Stallion

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2020/11/24

This week Adriel and Demar discuss Megan Thee Stallion’s debut album “Good News”, the beef and the misunderstanding of her strengths. Demar’s rating: 5.5 Adriel’s rating: 5 The Love List: Shots Fired, Circles, Freaky Girls, What’s New P.S. Nice For What walked so Circles could run Follow us: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant

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54:34

XIX. So Help Me God! | 2 Chainz

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2020/11/18

This week Adriel and Demar discuss 2 Chainz’s sixth album “So Help Me God!”, his maturity and his claim as southside Hov. Demar’s rating: 7 Adriel’s rating: 7 The Love List: Save Me, Can't Go For That, Vampire, Wait For you to die, Toni P.S. The samples on this one are nuts Follow us: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant

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51:23

XVIII. Pluto x Baby Pluto | Future & Lil Uzi Vert

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2020/11/17

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Future and Lil Uzi Vert’s first collab album “Pluto x Baby Pluto” and Future’s influence. Demar’s rating: 5 Adriel’s rating: 5 The Love List: Million Dollar Pay, Sleeping on the Floor, Plastic P.S. Future saved this one 👀 Follow us: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant

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