Florence Welch and crew’s fifth studio affair hosts the band’s most instinctual pop-leanings in quite some time.
Read moreMiranda Lambert Orchestrates an Aural Road Trip of America on Less Personal Yet Acutely Palpable ‘Palomino’ | Album Review
In a genre frequently belied for being one-dimensional, Lambert’s characters appear in 3D, fully formed at even the simplest of couplets.
Read moreMandy Moore Crafts Her Most Thrilling Collection of Songs Yet with ‘In Real Life’ | Album Review
Across ‘In Real Life,’ Moore leans further into her own experiences now as a wife, mother and woman.
Read moreSharon Van Etten Captures the Pandemic’s Tumult of Emotions on ‘We’ve Been Going About This All Wrong’ | Album Review
“The ten tracks on the album are designed to be listened to in order, all at once, so that a much larger story of hope, loss, longing and resilience can be told,” Van Etten explains in an official statement.
Read moreDubstar Deliver a Masterful Stroke of Modern Pop with ‘Two’ | Album Review
While the soundscapes and scripts of ‘Two’ are dually impressive, it is Sarah Blackwood’s vocals that crystallize the brilliance of the duo’s fifth studio affair.
Read moreLydia Persaud Endears and Enchants on Mellifluous ‘Moody31’ | Album Review
‘Moody31’ brings Persaud’s talents sharply into view and makes her one to look and listen out for intently.
Read moreJewel Crafts Soul-Affirming Songs of Self-Realization on ‘Freewheelin’ Woman’ | Album Review
The versatility of Jewel’s voice is showcased throughout ‘Freewheelin’ Woman,’ spanning everything from raw sensuality to melodic polish.
Read moreLet’s Eat Grandma Embrace Artistic Growth and New Lyrical Depths on ‘Two Ribbons’ | Album Review
On their third studio affair, the duo form their eccentricities with more immediacy than ever before.
Read moreSAULT Engage the Soul Once Again on Imaginative, Orchestral ‘Air’ | Album Review
Though slightly less brilliant than previous SAULT endeavors, ‘Air’ represents another string to the bow of a dazzlingly dynamic group and forms a fanfare for Inflo, a man of uncommon talents.
Read moreAlabaster dePlume Strikes ‘GOLD’ with His Distinctive Musical Voice | Album Review
Otherwise known as Angus Fairbairn, dePlume has produced an album that is as strikingly unconventional as his stage name.
Read moreJack White Brings the Noise on ‘Fear of the Dawn’ | Album Review
White’s fourth solo studio affair is a focused and galivanting Red Bull car chase at midnight, at once its biggest strength and the hindrance to its chances at longevity.
Read moreFather John Misty Sprinkles Musical Magic Amidst the Monotony of ‘Chloë and the Next 20th Century’ | Album Review
Is ‘Chloë and the Next Twentieth Century’ just worse than Misty’s other records or an album whose aesthetic choices and concept are inseparable?
Read moreWet Leg Craft a Flirty, Irreverent & Ennui-infused Feminist Ode to Best Friendship with Self-Titled Debut | Album Review
Throughout their brilliant debut album, the duo creates a wild kitschy-ness out of the ordinary, making all of our lives a little more glamorous and a lot less mundane.
Read moreTanika Charles Refines Her Resplendent Sound on ‘Papillon de Nuit: The Night Butterfly’ | Album Review
Expanding beyond the musical template of her first two albums, Charles’ terrific third LP contains subtle shades and variations of soul music that further expand her musical remit.
Read moreMaren Morris’ ‘Humble Quest’ Is a Triumphant Testament to Her Restless Creative Spirit | Album Review
‘Humble Quest’ affirms that even with three major-label albums to her credit now, Morris is still simply scratching the surface of what promises to be a remarkable career.
Read morePlacebo Hurtle from Dark Winter into an Imperiled Spring on Salient, Soul-Searching ‘Never Let Me Go’ | Album Review
Despite its unsettling facade, Placebo’s ‘Never Let Me Go’ delivers an effortlessly satisfying—even reassuring—ride, veering vivaciously toward a pandemic-emergent, still imperiled, spring.
Read morePhife Dawg’s ‘Forever’ Illuminates His Eternal Legacy | Album Review
‘Forever’ serves as a fitting cap to the legendary lyricist’s career. It shows how much he had to give and leaves the listener grieving that there won’t be any more.
Read moreCypress Hill Return Revitalized with ‘Back In Black’ | Album Review
Cypress Hill’s tenth studio affair succeeds because the group not only honors their past, they also chart a course for its future.
Read moreEgo Ella May’s Lyrical Candor and Vocal Charms Coalesce for Absorbing ‘FIELDNOTES PT II’ | EP Review
May’s latest extended play is designed to follow the life cycle of the artist’s love life, re-treading the ups, downs and the seemingly all-too predictable demises of her relationships.
Read moreBand of Horses Weather the Storm with Songs of Empathy and Endurance on ‘Things Are Great’ | Album Review
The career vicissitudes Ben Bridwell and crew have encountered along the way have never compromised the consistency and depth of their signature sound, as evidenced across their sixth LP.
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