Bellinger embraces today's trends in R&B on his latest effort, but he uses them as tools rather than crutches.
Read moreJean Grae & Quelle Chris’ ‘Everything’s Fine’ Is a Therapeutic Triumph | Album Review
The duo’s compelling collaboration unfolds as a meditation on the means that people can use to cope with these troubling times.
Read moreCourtney Marie Andrews Traverses the Heart, Mind & Soul on ‘May Your Kindness Remain’ | Album Review
Beyond Andrews’ soaring voice, the album’s core strength lies in the universal relatability and empathy of Andrews’ thoughtfully constructed narratives.
Read more‘Juliana Hatfield Sings Olivia Newton-John’ Illuminates the Legend’s Timeless Songcraft | Album Review
Hatfield’s homage to Newton-John proves that well-constructed songs still resonate regardless of how they might get bent or reshaped through interpretation.
Read moreLisa Stansfield’s Dazzling ‘Deeper’ Extends the Dynamism of Her Discography to Date | Album Review
Stansfield’s excellent eighth studio album proves that she continues to stand tall as one of the preeminent and most compelling talents of her era.
Read moreJosh Rouse Refines & Reinvigorates His Sound with ‘Love In The Modern Age’ | Album Review
If you prefer your music to sound amazing from beginning to end, well, then look no further than Josh Rouse’s terrific twelfth studio album.
Read moreEn Vogue’s Vibrant ‘Electric Café’ Crackles with Soul | Album Review
No two songs sound alike on the trio’s seventh studio album, a sublime blend of dancefloor cuts, soul searching ballads and cinematic melodies.
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: Bettye LaVette Reimagines Bob Dylan’s Songs on Enthralling ‘Things Have Changed’
A soulful voice on steroids, LaVette delivers all twelve tracks with the conviction of living and the gratitude of seeing each day.
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: Czarface & MF DOOM Deliver Dream-Team Collaboration ‘Czarface Meets Metal Face’
A collaborative album between Czarface and MF DOOM is a natural fit. The fact that the album is dope just makes things even more satisfying.
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: Kacey Musgraves’ Easy, Breezy ‘Golden Hour’ Is Time Well Spent
The thirteen tracks on the Golden, Texas native’s fun, enjoyable new album range from elegiac ballads to upbeat dancefloor anthems.
Read moreKylie Minogue Embraces Artistic Growth with Glorious ‘Golden’ | Album Review
For the first time in a long time, here is a Kylie Minogue album that wears its art—and heart—on its sleeve publicly and is the better for it.
Read moreBen Harper & Charlie Musselwhite Reunite for ‘No Mercy In This Land’ Collaboration | Album Review
On their latest collaboration, Harper and Musselwhite kick up the dust about generational addictions, living life hard, fighting inner demons, love and faith.
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: MURS Delves Deep on Inspired ‘A Strange Journey Into the Unimaginable’
One of hip-hop’s truly gifted storytellers, MURS continues to craft the types of songs that you don’t hear anywhere else.
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: Apathy Scores with Thought-Provoking ‘The Widow’s Son’
While not necessarily groundbreaking, ‘The Widow’s Son’ gives us what we expect from an Apathy album, and with an added twist of something more mature.
Read moreLissie Stays True to Her Strengths, Crafts Songs That Linger with ‘Castles’ | Album Review
A grown-up, personal set of songs, Lissie’s fourth studio album dutifully showcases a talented singer-songwriter adept at crafting songs that stick with you.
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: CRIMEAPPLE & Big Ghost Ltd Unite for Dark, Dynamic Collaboration ‘Aguardiente’
With a sense of theatrical drama throughout, CRIMEAPPLE & Big Apple Ltd’s joint effort demonstrates why they’re both notable talents.
Read moreJack White Reaches…and Misses on Clunky ‘Boarding House Reach’ | Album Review
White switches things up like never before on his third studio album, but the experimentation and its far reach are bizarre and polarizing.
Read morePhonte’s Ruminations About Life & Love Resonate on Inspired ‘No News Is Good News’ | Album Review
With the album clocking in at just 33 minutes, Phonte says everything he needs to say in a brief amount of time, and leaves the listeners wanting more.
Read morePRhyme's DJ Premier & Royce da 5’9” Solidify Their Creative Chemistry with ‘PRhyme 2’ | Album Review
DJ Premier & Royce da 5’9” deliver a compelling, star-studded sophomore set featuring 2 Chainz, Big K.R.I.T., CeeLo Green and Rapsody among others.
Read moreMeshell Ndegeocello Achieves Stirring Sonic Alchemy with Covers Set ‘Ventriloquism’ | Album Review
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When Ndegeocello strips the songs back to their core intent, honing in on the message within the lyrics, she manages to elevate them into a new place.
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