Florence + The Machine’s fourth studio album delivers on the formulas that have proven to work well in the past, but are still exciting upon first listen.
Read moreMelody’s Echo Chamber Navigates a Wild Trip Through a French Pop World on ‘Bon Voyage’ | Album Review
Though Melody Prochet’s second studio affair under the Melody’s Echo Chamber moniker can be at times overwhelming, she has not wasted a single breath here.
Read moreDrake’s Double-Album ‘Scorpion’ Possesses Depth & Energy in Short Supply | Album Review
Drake is consistent as always on his fifth studio LP, but needs to push himself harder and reach a little deeper if he wants to hold your attention for nearly 90 minutes.
Read moreKamasi Washington Fuses the Cerebral and Emotional with ‘Heaven and Earth’ | Album Review
Clocking in at just under two and a half hours long, the album is visceral and stirring on all levels, to say the least.
Read moreNine Inch Nails’ ‘Bad Witch’ Defies Expectations in More Ways Than One | Album Review
Whilst ‘Bad Witch’ might not be the “album” many longed for, there are compelling elements hidden deep within its tracks that reveal themselves with each listen.
Read moreSnail Mail Crafts Confident, Confessional Debut ‘Lush’ | Album Review
While Snail Mail’s music easily fits into the jangly indie-rock category, there’s something refreshingly unwavering and straightforward about her approach.
Read moreAli Shaheed Muhammad & Adrian Younge Flex Their Creative Chemistry with ‘The Midnight Hour’ | Album Review
It feels like a gift from the musical gods this dynamic duo have become frequent collaborators and have now delivered a full-length LP of original music.
Read moreJorja Smith Delivers Full Platter of Her Talents with Debut ‘Lost & Found’ | Album Review
Smith’s debut album combines great production value, millennial-esque R&B, and scorching lyrics, reminding us that all is not lost with contemporary music.
Read moreNas Reaffirms His Mastery of the Lyrical Craft on Kanye West Produced ‘NASIR’ | Album Review
Comprised of mostly good music, even in its flaws, ‘NASIR’ leaves listeners intrigued as to the possibilities of its author’s next chapter.
Read moreDave Matthews Band’s ‘Come Tomorrow’ Celebrates Living Life to the Fullest | Album Review
Where its precursor (2012’s ‘Away From The World’) gave a nod to death, ‘Come Tomorrow’ celebrates the many seasons of life.
Read moreKadhja Bonet Mesmerizes on Deeply Affecting, Difficult to Categorize ‘Childqueen’ | Album Review
Bonet’s second studio affair is an album that demands you don’t just hear it, but that you listen to its many intricacies and details.
Read moreLily Allen’s Dazzling, Deeply Personal ‘No Shame’ Proves She’s As Incisive & Charming As Ever | Album Review
While plenty of lines from ‘No Shame’ are destined to be ‘Daily Mail’ headlines, Allen demonstrates a newfound depth she hadn’t exhibited on previous albums.
Read moreCHVRCHES Choose Mainstream Ambition Over Authentic Charm with ‘Love Is Dead’ | Album Review
CHVRCHES’ third album flashes an alluring, synthy grin that sometimes manages to disguise its annoyingly saccharine pop core.
Read morePete Yorn & Scarlett Johansson Reunite for Solid Five-Song Set ‘Apart’ | EP Review
Yorn & Johansson’s previous collaborations had more character, but were not much meatier than what’s served here on their new five-track extended play.
Read moreBlack Thought Partners with 9th Wonder to Deliver Hip-Hop Masterclass ‘Streams of Thought Vol. 1’ | EP Review
Although way too brief, this captivating offering from two experts of their respective crafts is an example of hip-hop’s many intriguing possibilities.
Read moreLaura Marling & Mike Lindsay’s Creative Energies Converge for Engrossing ‘LUMP’ | Album Review
Laura Marling’s silky voice and Mike Lindsay’s sleek production sound much smoother than the name of their collaborative project suggests.
Read moreFather John Misty Tussles with Heartache on Emotionally Charged ‘God’s Favorite Customer’ | Album Review
‘God’s Favorite Customer’ is less than half the length of his 2017 LP ‘Pure Comedy’ but the details are still there, Tillman’s verbose nature still intact.
Read moreNeko Case Returns Resilient & Resplendent with ‘Hell-On’ | Album Review
On her seventh album, Case sounds emboldened, too pissed off to stay quiet. She doles out her anger in spoonfuls, washed down with humor and hooks.
Read moreAn Exercise in Artistic Regression, Kanye West’s ‘ye’ Offers Little of Substance | Album Review
Kanye West has made some great music, so perhaps producing seven passable is just reflexive at this point.
Read morePusha T Solidifies His Musical Identity with ‘DAYTONA’ | Album Review
On his third solo album, Pusha T displays more self-assurance than at any other point in his career.
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