We is a considerable improvement on Arcade Fire’s dumpster of a past decade, predictably failing to reach the band’s heights but effective in spurts at…
C’mon You Know finds Liam Gallagher leaning hard into his particular rockstar persona, and the formula is as refined as its ever been. Liam…
Fear of the Dawn finds Jack White as singular, strange, and knavish as ever, course correcting his recent musical missteps and settling into a pleasant…
High proves that Caitlyn Smith elevates contemporary country. The narrative around Caitlyn Smith — that she kicked around Nashville for several years as a highly…
Break Me Open offers more of the same soothing, late-aughts folk from S. Carey, a record that will appeal to existing fans but unlikely to…
In both its raucous joy and delicate introspection, Familia finally finds Camila establishing a sound and perspective distinctly hers. Although she’s been part of…
Mainstream Sellout finds MGK in accidental self-parody territory, failing to even deliver any slick pop punk hooks to soften this massive disappointment. Remember all…
MOTOMAMI continues Rosalía’s superstar ascent with a record that’s as unpredictable as it is thrilling. The long awaited MOTOMAMI from Spanish artist Rosalía arrives…
Crash isn’t reinventing the dance-music wheel, but it’s still an energetic and enjoyable listen that highlights Charli’s talent for hooky pop. Charli has been…
Spoon’s advanced age render Lucifer on the Sofa’s mixed results a post-peak work. Though we are emerging from Q1 2022 on shaky ground globally…
Love Sux finds Avril Lavigne blending her punk and bubblegum influences to the best effect in ages. When Let Go, Avril Lavigne’s debut album, was…
Requiem maintains Korn’s reliable floor, even as the record feels notably too safe. A remarkably consistent band, all things considered, Korn is still with us…
Slut Pop is a dull novelty record about sex without much to offer beyond shock value and a desperate bid for naughtiness. In the…
The Weeknd might not be loved by all, but he knows how to ride a trend, and Dawn FM continues that streak. These days,…
Caprisongs signals FKA Twigs’ transition into something brighter and fun-minded, and hints at something grander to come. After the melodramatic heights of 2019’s Magdalene,…
The Lumineers might have commercial accolades behind them, but Brightside offers further proof of their artistic devolution. After a slower rollout than normal, The…
Barn is a languorous record, and a better late-career effort that most artists can muster. Neil Young again pairs with Crazy Horse for the…
ABBA’s return with Voyage proves the iconic pop quartet still has more to say. Since their split in 1982, it’s possible that not even the most…