Overall, the ‘Inside a Dream’ EP is the soundtrack to Echosmith’s bold new transitional phase, but there’s now growth with some growing pains.
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Plant’s eleventh studio album is just another rung in the ladder of fully realizing the maximum potential of his musical scope.
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Okereke’s third album finds the Bloc Party frontman at his most honest, trying on a shaky, vulnerable voice and exploring his softer acoustic side.
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Michael’s second studio album has held onto its solemnity and musical might, elements continuing to resonate with audiences, even today.
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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.
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‘The Saga Continues’ won’t be remembered as the group’s watershed moment, but it also doesn’t tarnish their legacy in any way.
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The song suite impeccably captures the ongoing inner cacophony and heightening agitation of life post-election here in the U.S.
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‘Laila’s Wisdom’ finds Rapsody taking that crucial next step in her artistry from being simply a dope emcee to an unequivocally great one.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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