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As gloriously evidenced by her recent Fox Theatre set, Jones wins as a live performer because of her authenticity and less-is-more approach.
Read moreBuilding upon the promise of 2013’s ‘Pushin’ Against a Stone,’ the versatile singer-songwriter’s follow-up effort is a magnificent album of inspiration & ingenuity.
Read moreWith his solid second album, Your Old Droog builds upon his strengths and shows his versatility without compromising his sound.
Read moreConceived amidst the dissolution of his seven-year marriage to Mandy Moore, 'Prisoner' is a sobering, soul-baring breakup album from beginning to end.
Read moreThe band’s seventh studio album reinforces the redemptive power of love & romance, with a valiant optimism, defiance, and sense of renewal throughout.
Read moreRock & roll may be pushing up dirt, but as evidenced on their excellent third studio LP, sometimes Japandroids can make it sound saved.
Read moreThe core power of Merritt’s sixth studio album derives from her uncanny ability to connect the personal to the universal, while crafting songs that stick.
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What shines through the UK soul man’s eighth LP is a restless desire to combine the most unlikely ingredients and then, somehow, make them work so well.
Read moreEl-P & Killer Mike’s latest LP reaffirms that the pair have managed to capture their audience’s passion like few hip-hop acts have during this decade.
Read moreDespite a few flashes of something interesting here, presumably the best thing about the 31-minute album is that it doesn’t waste too much of the listener’s time.
Read moreSo how does 'Filthy America…It’s Beautiful' manage to navigate nearly 17 years of build-up? By barely acknowledging the trio's absence at all.
Read moreLifted from original analog session reels & master tapes, the tracks that comprise the triple-disc compilation were largely recorded between 1966 and 1968.
Read moreIf you want to introduce your kids to Bowie’s music while keeping yourself entertained, ‘Let All The Children Boogie’ is a great place to start.
Read moreA fully-formed Tribe album in every sense, the iconic group’s swan song is simultaneously timely, timeless, and quite simply, terrific.
Read moreOn their first proper album in 21 years, After 7 retain their trademark warmth without sounding dated. Simply put, this is good, unfiltered R&B.
Read moreWhile Keys’ sixth studio album sounds fresher and more lyrically varied than her previous output, it ultimately steers too close to the middle of the road.
Read moreThe Scottish duo’s sophomore album is a noticeably more confident record with a more palpable sense of immediacy & purpose than its 2014 precursor.
Read moreThe Swedish band’s fourth studio LP continues their sweet legacy, delivering a cohesive mix of smart, shimmery pop that stimulates both brain and body.
Read moreCohen’s 14th studio album finds the octogenarian in signature enthralling form, with his powers of provocation—not to mention his wry humor—fully intact.
Read moreSolange Knowles’ third album arrives laden with barely concealed fury and a humanity that embraces rather than divides.
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