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.
Jorja Smith gambles on electronic with "What Are the Odds" | ALBUM REVIEW
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 Flying
5:57 The Nucleus of the Album
10:10 Pretend
14:28 What Are the Odds
18:35 What’s Done is Done
19:49 Demar calls ‘What Are the Odds’ an Ethereal Journey
23:46 Underrated Vocalist
25:03 What this means for her career
29:00 The Cover
31:10 Dream Collaboration
37:29 The Score
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Démar’s rating: 8 / 10 Adriel's rating: 6 / 10
The Love List: Pretend, For Life, Alive, Make It Your Home
10 Aug 2026
Charli XCX makes good "Music, Fashion, Film" | REVIEW
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.
TImecodes
2:30 Demar is confused
4:26 Past Reviews
6:00 Card Declined
9:02 2007
12:05 I’m Afraid
18:29 Persona
25:30 Camera
28:20 Dream Collaborations
34:54 The Cover
38:25 The Score
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Démar’s rating: 7 / 10 Adriel's rating: 6.5 / 10
The Love List: Rock Music, Card Declined, Camera, Wink Wink
27 Jul 2026
Steve Lacy is horny... 'Oh Yeah?' | REVIEW
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.
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Démar’s rating: 7.5 / 10 Adriel's rating: 7 / 10
The Love List: doom, nothing, lovesexdrugbomb, nice shoes / in your world
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YouTube views
1,140,649
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.2 / 5
10 ratings
Spotify
4.6 / 5
20 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 84 / 100
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