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 Gallagher…
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 and…
High proves that Caitlyn Smith elevates contemporary country. The narrative around Caitlyn Smith — that she kicked around Nashville for several years as a highly regarded…
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 draw…
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 the…
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 those…
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 with…
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 at…
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 speaking,…
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 released…
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 in…
Slut Pop is a dull novelty record about sex without much to offer beyond shock value and a desperate bid for naughtiness. In the past…
The Weeknd might not be loved by all, but he knows how to ride a trend, and Dawn FM continues that streak. These days, Abel…
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, it’s…
The Lumineers might have commercial accolades behind them, but Brightside offers further proof of their artistic devolution. After a slower rollout than normal, The Lumineers…
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 14th…
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 optimistic…
30 is a well-constructed and emotionally insightful album, but also one often undermined by its classical roteness and confused attempts at persona reshaping. Adele exists in…
An Evening With Silk Sonic is exactly as tame and lame as a Bruno/Anderson collab seems like it would be — frivolous, unambitious, inoffensive. The visual…
Predictably, Red (Taylor’s Version) isn’t entirely convincing, but it’s another welcome assertion of autonomy from the ever-evolving artist. Red is the Taylor Swift album most…