Album Reviews
Denzel Curry and The Scythe Cut Through the Noise on Strictly 4 The Scythe
From Memphis horrorcore to Miami bass, Strictly 4 The Scythe pays homage to the rich contributions of the South. Denzel Curry and The Scythe Cut Through the Noise on Strictly 4 The Scythe: Review Kiana Fitzgerald
On Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally, Harry Styles Is at His Best When He’s Crashing Out: Review
Harry's latest effort isn't the most consistent work, but it still can be charged, daring, and infectious. On Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally, Harry Styles Is at His Best When He’s Crashing Out: Review Paolo Ragusa
Bruno Mars Wants to Make Love, But The Romantic Just Starfishes: Review
Mars' first solo album in a decade leaves a lot to be desired. Bruno Mars Wants to Make Love, But The Romantic Just Starfishes: Review Paolo Ragusa
Charli XCX’s Wuthering Heights Is an Emotional Downpour: Review
The Emerald Fennell movie’s messy soul is almost matched by the new album. Charli XCX’s Wuthering Heights Is an Emotional Downpour: Review Liz Shannon Miller
J. Cole’s The Fall-Off Is a Victory Lap with Few New Wins: Review
A reflective, at times complacent album that showcases J. Cole's lyrical skill, regional pride, and deep love for hip-hop. J. Cole’s The Fall-Off Is a Victory Lap with Few New Wins: Review Kiana Fitzgerald
On Don’t Be Dumb, A$AP Rocky Reckons with His Own Dumb Past: Review
An ambitious album that channels eight years of grief, growth, and self-belief into a sprawling, chaotic ride. On Don’t Be Dumb, A$AP Rocky Reckons with His Own Dumb Past: Review Kiana Fitzgerald
Zach Bryan Maps America’s Restless Heart on With Heaven on Top: Review
An 80-minute odyssey across America, balancing restless wandering with homesick reflection. Zach Bryan Maps America’s Restless Heart on With Heaven on Top: Review Wren Graves
Review: Rosalía’s LUX Is Orchestral Pop Worthy of an Orchestra
An album that thinks about God and wonders, what about a few temptations not resisted, the occasional enthusiastic sin? From Mozart to Berghain, Rosalía’s LUX Bridges Centuries of Musical Temptation: Review Wren Graves
Florence + the Machine Bring Brutal Honesty and Cathartic Transformations to Everybody Scream: Review
Florence Welch tumbles into transcendent epiphanies on her latest effort. Florence + the Machine Bring Brutal Honesty and Cathartic Transformations to Everybody Scream: Review Paolo Ragusa
With Deadbeat, Tame Impala Gets Stuck in a Loop: Review
Kevin Parker is a new person making the same old mistakes on Deadbeat. With Deadbeat, Tame Impala Gets Stuck in a Loop: Review Paolo Ragusa
Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl Is All Dressed Up with Nowhere to Go: Review
For an album called The Life of a Showgirl, there aren't too many theatrics. Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl Is All Dressed Up with Nowhere to Go: Review Wren Graves
Doja Cat Tries to Reframe Her Purpose in Pop on Vie: Review
A transitional, genre-blending album that thrives on her contradictions while questioning how seriously she takes her own artistry. Doja Cat Tries to Reframe Her Purpose in Pop on Vie: Review Kiana Fitzgerald
