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…
LP.8 reflects a notable progression for Owens, but one that flattens her sound in the name of concept. Kelly Lee Owens’ third record, LP.8, is…
It’s hard to believe that a folk group created in one of the most inorganic of ways — that is, covering songs that were already…
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…
How Is It That I Should Look at the Stars is a technically proficient album that offers easy listening but also feels like a postscript…
With Hygiene, Drug Church has crafted a snappy, sub-30 minute listen that never offends but which also fails to transcend the influences it absorbs. As…
Despite being a contractually obligated record, Laurel Hell nonetheless proves successful in landing its messaging. Following a genuine attempt to quit music altogether, Mitski returns with Laurel…
Zeal & Ardor continues the band’s streak of novel genre blending, even if their deficiencies of meaningful innovation are clearer than ever. Metal outfit Zeal &…
Big Thief’s latest is yet another impressively cogent, boundary-shattering work from indie rock’s preeminent musicians. After double-dipping in 2019 with U.F.O.F. and Two Hands, Big…
There’s a definite ceiling for something like Covers, but Cat Power continues to break through. Cat Power made a name for herself across not only…
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…
When your oeuvre is primarily composed of operas, it’s easy to regard a short chamber piece as your most accessible work. This is the mentality…
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…
Honorable Mention: In spite of a raging pandemic that has put many bands in the worst financial positions in their careers, Turnstile has managed to…
Unfortunately, Things Take Time, Take Time is something of a junior slump for the usually impressive Barnett. Courtney Barnett is back with her third LP, Things Take…
Valentine already finds Lindsey Jordan reinventing Snail Mail’s sound and lyrical texture, to astonishing ends. After a quick rise to indie rock prominence following 2018 debut…
Eternal Home is a brilliant auditory tapestry unlike anything Angel Marcloid has produced before. Spanning a total of nearly 80 minutes, several movements, and countless genre…
Projector relies too heavily on sonic referencing, but is a highly listenable debut that holds promise for a more singular future for Geese. Fresh out of…
Let Me Do One More isn’t quite as sonically succinct as past Illuminati Hotties records, but it’s rich in its emotional contours and progressions. Producer and…