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El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Lady Gaga describes “MAYHEM” as her facing her fear of with returning to pop music. Photo Courtesy of Interscope Records | Used with permission

‘MAYHEM’ is a masterful and fun dance-pop record

Besides being chaotic, "MAYHEM" keeps listeners on their toes with its astonishing delivery
Vaishnavi Katukam
March 24, 2025
McRae’s third album, “So Close to What,” is incoherent and bloated despite the strength of select individual songs. Photo courtesy of RCA Records | Used with permission

Tate McRae’s ‘So Close to What’ is so close to incoherence

The rising star’s album is overstuffed with hopeful pop hits that pay no regard to its tracklist
Giljoon Lee
February 28, 2025
The "THINK LATER" album cover features McRae decked out in shin guards with "THINK LATER" painted on them in blue letter. Album cover owned by RCA

‘THINK LATER’ paints heartbreak in a beautiful way

Tate McRae’s sophomore album is relatable and addictive
Aashi Venkat
December 12, 2023
The “Heaven knows” album cover portrays PinkPantheress posing in a white silk dress with a white dove flying above her.

‘Heaven knows’ only knows how to stray away from prior success

In the attempt for diversity, PinkPantheress’ second studio album lacks cohesiveness
Ananya Chaudhary and Dylan Nguyen
November 14, 2023
The cover of FINNEAS' debut album, "Optimist," features several dancing figures suspended in air.

‘Optimist’ lacks originality and fails to impress

FINNEAS’ debut album falls short of the bar he set in his previous music
Shivani Verma and Kripa Mayureshwar
October 25, 2021
Max Martin: Pop music’s resident hitmaker

Max Martin: Pop music’s resident hitmaker

Max Martin has scored 23 number one songs in 22 years
Arjan Madan, Staff Writer
March 30, 2021
The "folklore" album cover features Taylor Swift standing alone in a forest, looking up at the trees.

A look into Taylor Swift’s unexpected album “folklore”

Swift pulls off a new genre while staying true to her roots
Shivani Verma
August 22, 2020
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