Album Mode 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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Dominic Fike shows his age on "HOW TO QUIT SMOKING" | ALBUM REVIEW
2026-11-07
42:01
Démar and Adriel discuss Dominic Fike's latest album "HOW TO QUIT SMOKING" his Hobo Johnson-esque rapping and how his sound has aged-up.Timecodes: 1:47 What genre is Dominic Fike?6:32 Past Reviews13:09 Pangea14:31 Creative vs. Exceptional15:14 Not The Spirit with Danny Brown19:10 War Machine20:30 Dominic Fike is unknowingly doing a K-Os impression23:15 Honeylove25:44 White Keys26:38 Lily Was a Cavalier32:30 Squeeze38:30 The ScoreFollow us: TikTok: Album Mode: https://www.tiktok.com/@albummodepodAdriel: https://www.tiktok.com/@adrielsmileydotcomDémar: https://www.tiktok.com/@godkingdemiInstagram:Album Mode: https://www.instagram.com/albummodepod/Adriel: https://www.instagram.com/adrielsmileydotcom/Démar: https://www.instagram.com/demarjgrant/Twitter:Album Mode: https://twitter.com/AlbumModepodAdriel: https://twitter.com/Adriel_SmileyDémar: https://twitter.com/DemarJGrant===================================Démar’s rating: 4.5 / 10Adriel's rating: 7.5 / 10 The Love List: SMALL TOWN, HONEYLOVE, SQUEEZE
Jay Z at the Superbowl makes more sense than you think
2026-11-03
21:23
Y'all forgot that having an amazing Superbowl performance was something out of the ordinary. Bad Bunny and Kendrick spoiled y'all back to the regular mediocre that's been the norm.Timecodes:1:52 Jay-z announcement 3:40 Miley Cyrus & Justin Bieber7:24 Most Viewed Super Bowl halftime shows14:19 Who is next?===================================Follow us: TikTok:Album Mode: https://www.tiktok.com/@albummodepod Adriel: https://www.tiktok.com/@adrielsmileydotcomDémar: https://www.tiktok.com/@godkingdemiInstagram: Album Mode: https://www.instagram.com/albummodepod/Adriel: https://www.instagram.com/adrielsmileydotcom/Démar: https://www.instagram.com/demarjgrant/Twitter: Album Mode: https://twitter.com/AlbumModepodAdriel: https://twitter.com/AdrielSmiley_Démar: https://twitter.com/DemarJGrant===================================
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Anderson .Paak and Cordae know "Heavy Is The Crown" | ALBUM REVIEW
2026-11-02
51:11
Démar and Adriel discuss Anderson .Paak and Cordae's collab album "Heavy Is The Crown" the superior storytelling and the unique power dynamic between their genre homes.Timecodes3:18 Past Reviews9:06 A Good Day13:04 Who is the Better Rapper?17:10 You’re mine19:32 58th Floor20:55 2020s Drumless Hip-Hop24:41 Days Go By30:20 I’m OnFollow us:TikTok: Album Mode: https://www.tiktok.com/@albummodepodAdriel: https://www.tiktok.com/@adrielsmileydotcomDémar: https://www.tiktok.com/@godkingdemiInstagram: Album Mode: https://www.instagram.com/albummodepod/Adriel: https://www.instagram.com/adrielsmileydotcom/Démar: https://www.instagram.com/demarjgrant/Twitter: Album Mode: https://twitter.com/AlbumModepodAdriel: https://twitter.com/Adriel_SmileyDémar: https://twitter.com/DemarJGrant===================================Démar’s rating: 7.5 / 10 Adriel's rating: 8.5 / 10The Love List: 58th Floor, Airbender, Helpless, Godfather II
Jorja Smith gambles on electronic with "What Are the Odds" | ALBUM REVIEW
2026-08-31
40:57
Démar and Adriel discuss Jorja Smith's third studio album "What Are the Odds" her switch to electronic music and how her vocals can carry her in any genre. Timecodes 2:53 Falling or Flying5:57 The Nucleus of the Album10:10 Pretend14:28 What Are the Odds18:35 What’s Done is Done19:49 Demar calls ‘What Are the Odds’ an Ethereal Journey23:46 Underrated Vocalist25:03 What this means for her career29:00 The Cover31:10 Dream Collaboration37:29 The ScoreFollow us:TikTok: Album Mode: https://www.tiktok.com/@albummodepodAdriel: https://www.tiktok.com/@adrielsmileydotcomDémar: https://www.tiktok.com/@godkingdemiInstagram: Album Mode: https://www.instagram.com/albummodepod/Adriel: https://www.instagram.com/adrielsmileydotcom/Démar: https://www.instagram.com/demarjgrant/Twitter: Album Mode: https://twitter.com/AlbumModepodAdriel: https://twitter.com/Adriel_SmileyDémar: https://twitter.com/DemarJGrant===================================Démar’s rating: 8 / 10 Adriel's rating: 6 / 10The Love List: Pretend, For Life, Alive, Make It Your Home
Charli XCX makes good "Music, Fashion, Film" | REVIEW
2026-08-10
41:52
Démar and Adriel discuss Charli XCX's eighth studio album "Music, Fashion, Film" her creating rock music and having no features to help guide her through the sound.TImecodes2:30 Demar is confused4:26 Past Reviews6:00 Card Declined9:02 200712:05 I’m Afraid18:29 Persona25:30 Camera28:20 Dream Collaborations34:54 The Cover38:25 The ScoreFollow us:TikTok: Album Mode: https://www.tiktok.com/@albummodepodAdriel: https://www.tiktok.com/@adrielsmileydotcomDémar: https://www.tiktok.com/@godkingdemiInstagram:Album Mode: https://www.instagram.com/albummodepod/Adriel: https://www.instagram.com/adrielsmileydotcom/Démar: https://www.instagram.com/demarjgrant/Twitter: Album Mode: https://twitter.com/AlbumModepodAdriel: https://twitter.com/Adriel_SmileyDémar: https://twitter.com/DemarJGrant===================================Démar’s rating: 7 / 10 Adriel's rating: 6.5 / 10The Love List: Rock Music, Card Declined, Camera, Wink Wink
Steve Lacy is horny... 'Oh Yeah?' | REVIEW
2026-07-27
41:33
Démar and Adriel discuss Steve Lacy's third studio album "Oh Yeah?" his horny lyrics and whether his collaboration selections make sense for his music.Follow us:TikTok: Album Mode: https://www.tiktok.com/@albummodepodAdriel: https://www.tiktok.com/@adrielsmileydotcomDémar: https://www.tiktok.com/@godkingdemiInstagram: Album Mode: https://www.instagram.com/albummodepod/Adriel: https://www.instagram.com/adrielsmileydotcom/Démar: https://www.instagram.com/demarjgrant/Twitter: Album Mode: https://twitter.com/AlbumModepodAdriel: https://twitter.com/Adriel_SmileyDémar: https://twitter.com/DemarJGrant===================================Démar’s rating: 7.5 / 10 Adriel's rating: 7 / 10The Love List: doom, nothing, lovesexdrugbomb, nice shoes / in your world
Future's "The Real Me" is out of ideas | REVIEW
2026-07-23
44:21
Démar and Adriel discuss Future's tenth studio album "The Real Me", whether he's run out of ideas or ran too far from his core.Timecodes3:15 Past Reviews7:57 Hip-Hop in 202612:30 Best of Future18:40 No Misery23:08 Tank Top Pluto25:05 Weight Up33:45 Build a Bitch40:34 The Cover41:52 The ScoreFollow us:TikTok: Album Mode: https://www.tiktok.com/@albummodepodAdriel: https://www.tiktok.com/@adrielsmileydotcomDémar: https://www.tiktok.com/@godkingdemiInstagram:Album Mode: https://www.instagram.com/albummodepod/Adriel: https://www.instagram.com/adrielsmileydotcom/Démar: https://www.instagram.com/demarjgrant/Twitter:Album Mode: https://twitter.com/AlbumModepodAdriel: https://twitter.com/Adriel_SmileyDémar: https://twitter.com/DemarJGrant===================================Démar’s rating: 3.5 / 10 Adriel's rating: 2.5 / 10The Love List: Snow in Skyami, California Girls, Money Over Everything Future - The Real Me / 2026 / Trap
Kwn "And All Pride Aside" are frisky | REVIEW
2026-07-13
42:25
Démar and Adriel discuss Kwn's third Extended Play "And All Pride Aside", whether she makes stud music and if she's influenced by Tory Lanez.The Love List: good girl, risk it all, idea of love, all foursTimecodes:4:00 - Demar calls Hopeless Romantic boring7:10 - The Singles10:30 - Tory Lanez but freakier11:35 - Touch Myself17:45 - Risk It All21:50 - Til the Room Stinks30:20 - All Fours36:43 - The Cover39:15 - The ScoreTwitter: Album Mode: https://twitter.com/AlbumModepodAdriel: https://twitter.com/Adriel_SmileyDémar: https://twitter.com/DemarJGrantTikTok: Album Mode: https://www.tiktok.com/@albummodepodAdriel: https://www.tiktok.com/@adrielsmileydotcomDémar: https://www.tiktok.com/@godkingdemiInstagram: Album Mode: https://www.instagram.com/albummodepod/Adriel: https://www.instagram.com/adrielsmileydotcom/Démar: https://www.instagram.com/demarjgrant/===================================Démar’s rating: 7 / 10Adriel's rating: 8.5 / 10 Kwn - And All Pride Aside / 2026 / R&B
Olivia Rodrigo, "you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love" and sometimes boring | REVIEW
2026-06-22
1:02:49
Démar and Adriel discuss Olivia Rodrigo's third studio album "you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love", whether she's a rock artist fighting her destiny and if she's the best songwriter of our time.Timecodes:4:00 The growth of a Young Star9:06 Past Reviews10:20 Stupid Song14:05 How Good a Singer Is She?14:40 Purple18:31 Begged25:10 Expectations29:15 u + me = <332:05 The Cure35:30 Miley Cyrus comparison39:50 Gwen Stefani comparison42:50 Potentional collaborators49:30 The Cover56:20 The ScoreTwitter: Album Mode: https://twitter.com/AlbumModepodAdriel: https://twitter.com/Adriel_SmileyDémar: https://twitter.com/DemarJGrantTikTok: Album Mode: https://www.tiktok.com/@albummodepodAdriel: https://www.tiktok.com/@adrielsmileydotcomDémar: https://www.tiktok.com/@godkingdemiInstagram: Album Mode: https://www.instagram.com/albummodepod/Adriel: https://www.instagram.com/adrielsmileydotcom/Démar: https://www.instagram.com/demarjgrant/Démar’s rating: 7 / 10Adriel's rating: 5.5 / 10 The Love List: expectations, u + me = Less than 3, my way, maggots for brains,
Vince Staples' "Cry baby" gains consciousness | REVIEW
2026-06-12
51:09
Démar and Adriel discuss Latto's seventh studio album "Cry Baby", whether Vince Staples is a conscious rapper and how Paris Texas was the blueprint to "Cry Baby"'s sound.Timecodes:2:37 - Album Mode Venn Diagram6:10 - 4th Vinces Staples Review8:49 - Only in America13:54 - TV Guide20:53 - The Big Bad Wolf22:40 - Rap/Rock Era30:32 - Is Vince Staples a conscious rapper?37:13 - The Cover42:34 - The Score===================================Follow us:TikTok: Album Mode: https://www.tiktok.com/@albummodepod Adriel: https://www.tiktok.com/@adrielsmileydotcomDémar: https://www.tiktok.com/@godkingdemiInstagram:Album Mode: https://www.instagram.com/albummodepod/Adriel: https://www.instagram.com/adrielsmileydotcom/Démar: https://www.instagram.com/demarjgrant/Twitter: Album Mode: https://twitter.com/AlbumModepodAdriel: https://twitter.com/Adriel_SmileyDémar: https://twitter.com/DemarJGrant===================================Démar’s rating: 8 / 10Adriel's rating: 7 / 10The Love List: Okayyy, Hostage, Fallin, AnxiousVince Staples - Cry Baby / 2026 / hip hop, rap, rock, alternative hip hop, conscious rap

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