O.C. might be the elder statesman, but Apathy comes across as no less of a seasoned vet, holding his own against his more experienced colleague.
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: The Du-Rites Slicken Their Funk & Soul Chops on Excellent ‘Greasy Listening’
J-Zone & Pablo Martin don’t reinvent the wheel with ‘Greasy Listening,’ but they certainly feel and sound more comfortable playing together.
Read moreIn Uncertain Times, The Killers Remain Consistent on ‘Wonderful Wonderful’ | Album Review
The self-recognized simplicity of the band’s fifth studio album helps them land big, bright songs without weighing them down by trying too hard.
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: Musiq Soulchild Makes Us ‘Feel the Real’ on Excellent New Effort
With this 24-track double album, Musiq Soulchild bets on the quality of each disc rather than the short attention spans of today's listeners.
Read moreJordan Rakei Triumphs on Brave & Bewitching ‘Wallflower’ | Album Review
With eloquence and grace in equal measure, ‘Wallflower’ embodies Rakei’s distinctive, ambitious musical vision.
Read moreIzzi Dunn’s ‘Recycle Love’ is an Unequivocal Revelation | Album Review
What’s perhaps most remarkable about Dunn’s third studio album is the way in which she effectively balances power and subtlety throughout.
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: Lecrae’s ‘All Things Work Together’ Delivers an Electrifying Jolt to the Senses
By turns gritty, intense, and transcendent, ‘All Things Work Together’ captures the social, political, and religious undertones of today’s America.
Read moreRingo Starr’s 'Give More Love' Is a Fun & Thoughtful Romp | Album Review
A medley of optimistic sweet pop, tinged with melancholy, Ringo’s nineteenth album boasts contributions by Paul McCartney, Joe Walsh, Peter Frampton, and others.
Read moreLiving Colour Return with Vibrant, Vociferous Rocker ‘Shade’ | Album Review
‘Shade’ allows the band to showcase their sublime musical talents and venture in multiple directions without losing focus.
Read moreFoo Fighters’ ‘Concrete and Gold’ Explores the Collision of Grit and Gloss | Album Review
The band’s ninth LP allows the beauty of the music to shine, combining their signature grit with a little pop polish and songcraft.
Read moreTori Amos' ‘Native Invader’ is the Sharpest Song Suite in Her Oeuvre to Date | Album Review
Complementary to what came before, but with its spirit stirred by the moment, Amos' fifteenth proves that she's still a thrill.
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: Elliot Root ‘Conjure’ a Sound That Satisfies on Stellar Debut Effort
Although the Nashville band has been creating music for the last six years, their first full-length studio LP has just now surfaced.
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: The Late Great Sean Price’s Legacy Shines On with ‘Imperius Rex’
Authentic with every skit and collaboration, 'Imperious Rex' lands atop the list of 2017’s best hip-hop albums.
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: With ‘A Deeper Understanding,’ The War On Drugs Reimagine the American Rock Blueprint
With their fourth album, the Philadelphia based band has finessed a masterful and infectious adaptation of Baby Boomer album rock.
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: Queens of the Stone Age Fall Flat on Flawed ‘Villains’
Josh Homme & crew’s latest LP is a blind leap into the deep end of the unskimmed synth-pop pool without fully knowing how to swim.
Read moreShelby Lynne & Allison Moorer Craft Golden Collaboration ‘Not Dark Yet’ | Album Review
The sisters’ next challenge should be to do a whole album of original material, sussing out their songwriting synchronicity.
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: Van Hunt’s Lost Masterpiece ‘Popular’ Resurrected & Resplendent
If you already know Van Hunt, ‘Popular’ is a delightful surprise that will only reaffirm your love for his sadly underappreciated talents.
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: Mura Masa’s Eponymous Debut Captures the Musical Zeitgeist of Now
Alex Crossan a.k.a. Mura Masa has gifted us with his first full-length collection of beats featuring a who’s who of collaborators.
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: ‘A Boy From Tupelo’ Collection Celebrates Elvis Presley, Raw & Unfiltered
Essential listening for Elvis fans and newbies alike, the compilation contains 85 tracks of Presley’s pure voice, which is pure gold.
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: Arcade Fire’s ‘Everything Now’ Defies Expectations, Demands Patience
While the band’s fifth studio LP is imperfect, it’s an album worth exploring and giving sufficient time to discover.
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