Little Simz’s Lyrical Gifts Blossom Anew on Confident, Captivating ‘Lotus’ | Album Review

June 13, 2025 Patrick Corcoran

Little Simz’s sixth studio affair is a triumph of self-expression and singular artistic vision. And her rediscovered confidence is expressed to thrilling effect in many places on the album.

Little Simz Seeks, Finds and Delivers Her Truth on Captivating ‘NO THANK YOU’ | Album Review

December 15, 2022 Patrick Corcoran

Little Simz’s fifth studio affair proves yet again that the heavenly combination of Inflo’s ever-expanding musical imagination and her intelligent, insightful and emotive lyrics have few, if any, equals.

Little Simz’s Power of Expression Is Beautiful to Behold on Soul-Affirming ‘Sometimes I Might Be Introvert’ | Album Review

September 8, 2021 Patrick Corcoran

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Simz and producer Inflo (with select other helpers) have hit the jackpot here (again) with her fourth studio album, as it astounds in its musical palette and lyrical dexterity.

The Unequivocal Brilliance of Little Simz’s ‘GREY Area’ Is Crystal Clear | Album Review

March 10, 2019 Patrick Corcoran

Little Simz’s ‘GREY Area’ deserves every plaudit and prize coming its way, and if there’s any justice, they will arrive by the barrel load.

Jay-Z’s ‘The Blueprint’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary

Jay-Z made damn good albums before ‘The Blueprint,’ as well as some afterwards. But his sixth studio affair remains the album where everything came together.

P.O.D.’s ‘Satellite’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary

P.O.D. have enjoyed a prosperous and influential career to date, but their most successful project to date remains their breakthrough fourth album.

The Cardigans’ ‘First Band on the Moon’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

So much more than their massive hit “Lovefool,” The Cardigans’ terrific third LP reflected the band’s evolving confidence and musical maturation at the time.