Ndegeocello’s choice of guest artists to share the stage with feels pointedly inclusive and diverse; the album is a big, whole-hearted embrace of humanity and musicality in all of its guises.
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Throughout ‘The Godbody,’ Kurupt and Masta Killa both acquit themselves well on the mic, while Rakim sounds as spry as ever.
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Though each song is produced beautifully and presented exquisitely throughout Cleo Sol’s fifth studio affair, some feel like a retread of ground already covered.
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The thematic successor to 2005’s ‘Confessions On A Dance Floor,’ Madonna’s new album embraces a narrative, memoir-like vibe, which grants it a palpable sense of story.
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The band’s sixth studio album harkens back to the raw punk DNA of their first two albums, while still infusing it in parts with the crooning polish of their later records.
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‘Middle of Nowhere’ finds the lucid Musgraves embracing the uncertainty of change and the freedom of solitude, while affording herself the space and grace to capture this transitional period of her life through song.
Read moreTori Amos Crafts a Serpentine Allegory for Surviving the Trump Era on ‘In Times of Dragons’ | Album Review
Never afraid to marry the personal with the political, Tori Amos’ ‘In Times of Dragons’ embraces a message of perseverance without cynicism amidst the crises perpetuated by the current regime.
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What defines this sophomore effort is a sense of assuredness—she navigates subject matters, musical styles and vocal delivery with aplomb, conquering all in her wake.
Read moreKindred Musical Spirits Zo! & Tall Black Guy Propel Their Sound to Inspired New Heights with 'Expansions' | Album Review
Rich with snappy drums, meaty basslines, and first-class arrangements, the duo’s new album ‘Expansions’ is a veritable playground of sound.
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It may be hard to divorce ‘Light-Years’ from the weighty expectations that it inherently carries, but it’s perfectly acceptable for two all-time greats to simply deliver a pretty dope album.
Read moreDe La Soul Embrace Love, Loss and Light on Inspired ‘Cabin In The Sky’ | Album Review
The presence of De La Soul’s late co-founder Dave (a.k.a. Trugoy The Dove) is a specter throughout the entirety of ‘Cabin In The Sky,’ from the album’s intro to its final track.
Read moreThe Lemonheads Return Triumphant with Vibrant ‘Love Chant’ | Album Review
The album maintains the unmistakable DNA of the ’90s Lemonheads, while also being unapologetically fresh and forward-looking.
Read moreMariah Carey Infuses Her Unshakeable Cool Throughout 'Here For It All’ | Album Review
Carey’s fans expect sharp songcraft with slick humor, top-notch production, and resonance over time. That’s a lot to accomplish, but it’s all here.
Read moreMurs Reflects Upon a Career Well Cultivated on Thoughtfully Conceived ‘Love & Rockets 3:16 (The Emancipation)’ | Album Review
Few emcees have operated at such a high level as Murs has throughout his career and few have given fans so many highlights.
Read moreIvy Return to Conjure Melodic Magic Once Again on Radiant, Reflective ‘Traces of You’ | Album Review
The band’s seventh studio affair features ten new songs developed from archival recordings, unearthed demos, and unfinished songs from their peak recording period of 1995 to 2012.
Read moreSaint Etienne Bid Farewell in Dazzling Form with Beautiful, Bittersweet Swan Song ‘International’ | Album Review
“We all have different reasons for why it’s time to say goodbye,” Sarah Cracknell explains in an official statement. “But for me, I always wanted to finish on a high. We wanted this to be a peak.”
Read moreGhostface Killah Sheds the Weight of Great Expectations with Solid ‘Supreme Clientele 2’ | Album Review
Though it doesn’t match the brilliance of its precursor released twenty-five years ago, ‘Supreme Clientele 2’ reinforces that Ghostface still possesses an abundance of talent.
Read moreWolf Alice Crystallize Their Penchant for Soul-Affirming Songcraft on Poignant, Purposeful ‘The Clearing’ | Review
‘The Clearing’ evinces a band clearly in control of their distinctive sound, replete with the contrasting textures and varied hues contained therein.
Read moreKate Ceberano Celebrates the Musical Vitality of Her Homeland on Thoughtfully Orchestrated ‘Australian Made: Live’ | Review
Spanning 28 tracks and anchored in the immediacy of performance, ‘Australian Made: Live’ is less a greatest hits revue than a deeply considered act of cultural preservation.
Read moreDJ Premier & Roc Marciano Achieve Artistic Alchemy on Collaborative Project ‘The Coldest Profession’ | EP Review
The duo’s long-awaited collaboration proves that some dream combinations really do come through and deliver on what you hope for.
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