Album Reviews
Geese Come Alive with Getting Killed, the Most Creative Indie Rock Album of the Year: Review
The New York band breaks their previous molds, glueing them back together with a reckless abandon to see what new shapes of guitar music are formed. Geese Come Alive with Getting Killed, the Most Creative Indie Rock Album of the Year: Review Jonah Krueger
Cardi B Goes Scorched Earth on Am I the Drama?: Review
A chaotic, star-studded mix of beef, vulnerability, and genre-hopping ambition. Cardi B Goes Scorched Earth on Am I the Drama: Review Kiana Fitzgerald
Nine Inch Nails Invokes the Past and the Future for TRON: Ares Soundtrack: Review
An early preview of the movie to come, and an album of electronic riches. Nine Inch Nails Invokes the Past and the Future for TRON: Ares Soundtrack: Review Liz Shannon Miller
Earl Sweatshirt Is Finally Ready to Live Laugh Love: Review
A reflective project that balances rugged, yet soulful production with dense lyricism and hard-won clarity. Earl Sweatshirt Is Finally Ready to Live Laugh Love: Review Kiana Fitzgerald
On private music, Deftones Prove Why They Remain One of Rock Music’s Most Influential Titans
Deftones play to their strengths to pretty compelling results on their first album in five years. On private music, Deftones Prove Why They Remain One of Rock Music’s Most Influential Titans Jonah Krueger
Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist’s Alfredo 2 Is a Succulent, But Less Filling Sequel
Freddie Gibbs contemplates life, the rap game, and where he fits over The Alchemist's pristine beats. Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist’s Alfredo 2 Is a Succulent, But Less Filling Sequel: Review Kiana Fitzgerald
SWAG Is Justin Bieber’s Identity Crisis: Review
The mainstream artist who dreams of the underground is also the white guy pining to be Black. SWAG Is Justin Bieber’s Identity Crisis: Review Kiana Fitzgerald
Clipse Leave No Survivors on Let God Sort ’Em Out: Review
A masterclass in pain, prayer, and Pharrell beats. Clipse Leave No Survivors on Let God Sort Em Out: Review Kiana Fitzgerald
Lorde’s Virgin Is Introspective, Honest, But Missing That Lasting Punch: Review
Lorde's fourth album contains some big ideas, but not all of its tracks land. Lorde’s Virgin Is Introspective, Honest, But Missing That Lasting Punch: Review Paolo Ragusa
HAIM’s I quit Is a Memorable Fusion of the Trio’s Past and Present
I quit is a varied-but-very-enjoyable return from the Haim sisters. HAIM’s I quit Is a Memorable Fusion of the Trio’s Past and Present Paolo Ragusa
25 Years Later, The White Stripes’ De Stijl Remains a Dime-Store Masterpiece
Just months after finalizing their divorce, Jack and Meg White unveiled De Stijl in the summer of 2000. 25 Years Later, The White Stripes’ De Stijl Remains a Dime-Store Masterpiece Karan Singh
Miley Cyrus Chose to Leave Her Voice Damaged. Something Beautiful Helps Explain Why
It's far from perfect, but when so many pop stars have retreated back to their classic sounds, such lively flaws are easy to forgive. Miley Cyrus Chose to Leave Her Voice Damaged. Something Beautiful Helps Explain Why Wren Graves
