Sylk, Author at Popfection

Taylor Swift Studio Albums // Ranked.

Posted by Sylk | Aug 24, 2017 | Ranked.

Following the announcement of Reputation (2017) her upcoming sixth studio album, we felt a ranking of her albums was most opportune. And if you’re brand new stan wanting to explore Taylor’s discography, hoping her swift return saves Mariah Carey’s long standing #1 record or whether you’ve instantaneously developed a taste for Country-Pop, this might as well be convenient for you. Taylor Swift (2006) Starting off our list is an unsurprising appearance of her self-titled debut album. Although at the time, very impressive(she was 16 years old, having written this songs in the freshman year of her school) her explosive...

Pop History – June – From Queen of Soul to The Voice to Fleetwood Mac, Puff Daddy, Rihanna & Others!

Posted by Sylk | Jul 20, 2017 | Pop History

Pop History is back! We apologize for missing the last two months, counting the same #1s for this decade each month does become tiresome, but this time we look at six decades worth of #1s from the month of June. 1967 June of ’67 started off with Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin enjoying the first week atop the Billboard Hot 100 with her massive hit “Respect“. The song managed to interest audiences long enough to nab another week atop the charts before being dethroned by The Young Rascal‘s “Groovin” which also spent two week at #1. After five decades,...

Kylie Minogue – Fever // Album Review [Pop Girl Week]

Posted by Sylk | Jun 30, 2017 | Album Reviews

With a three decade long career under her belt, it’s safe to say that Kylie Minogue has secured her rightful place in pop culture. Looking back to her extensive catalog one would be left dumbfounded as to why her discography isn’t worshiped in temples as something of a holy stature. Almost two decades ago, at a time when female pop artists were setting themselves up to regrettably implode, the incredibly durable Kylie Minogue was spiraling in and out of styles, until she clicked. In 1998, after being dropped from her label following the poor performance of her sixth studio...

Mariah Carey’s Studio Albums // Ranked.

Posted by Sylk | Jun 16, 2017 | Ranked.

On June 12th, five octave vocalist Mariah Carey’s self-titled debut album celebrated it’s 27th anniversary. Since her debut, Mariah has shelled out thirteen more studio albums, including two Christmas albums and one very memorable soundtrack and has amassed a mountain of achievements that rightfully puts her in place as one of the most successful female artists of all time. So we thought we’d celebrate this festive moment by ranking all her official studio albums from #POW to bleakest! Now mind you, there is no such thing as a bleak Mariah album, we love everybody here! #14 – Glitter (2001)...

Katy Perry – Swish Swish // Song Review

Posted by Sylk | May 22, 2017 | Song Reviews

On friday, Katycats were thrilled to hear they’d be receiving a new song alongside a Pre-Order of Katy‘s upcoming fifth studio album ‘Witness‘. Previously having the group Migos assist her, on the song titled “Swish Swish” Katy opts to feature another hip-hop artist, one pop fans would actually be excited about, Nicki Minaj. The song begins with a pitched hook from 2001’s “Star 69” by Fatboy Slim, after which Katy begins singing. It does not have much to offer vocally, but then again Katy is not known for her vocal prowess, but what comes out of her mouth on the four minute...