The follow-up to the band’s acclaimed 2016 debut album ‘Yoncalla,’ ‘Willowbank’ is packed with twee dream pop mature beyond its years.
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An athletic set of songs that carries its joy in its music and mood effortlessly, Beck’s terrific thirteenth album just sounds so damn good.
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: The Wu-Tang Clan Augment Their Lyrical Legacy on ‘The Saga Continues’
‘The Saga Continues’ won’t be remembered as the group’s watershed moment, but it also doesn’t tarnish their legacy in any way.
Read moreThe National’s Escapist ‘Sleep Well Beast’ Offers Glowing Promise in Dark Times | Album Review
The song suite impeccably captures the ongoing inner cacophony and heightening agitation of life post-election here in the U.S.
Read moreRapsody Solidifies Her Star Status on Exceptional ‘Laila’s Wisdom’ | Album Review
‘Laila’s Wisdom’ finds Rapsody taking that crucial next step in her artistry from being simply a dope emcee to an unequivocally great one.
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: Sananda Maitreya Radiates on Ambitious ‘PROMETHEUS & PANDORA’
Expansive concept album aside, what’s most evident here is that Maitreya’s amazing voice and marvelous songwriting ability remain fully intact.
Read moreWolf Alice Seize the Day, Stave Off Sophomore Jinx on ‘Visions of a Life’ | Album Review
The band’s second LP proves even more rewarding than its precursor due to their maturing musicianship and Ellie Rowsell’s more confessional lyricism.
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: Apathy & O.C. Reinvent the Rap Concept Album with ‘Perestroika’
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.
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