Album Reviews
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
In Mayhem, Lady Gaga Is Refracted and Reborn: Review
Lady Gaga's seventh album weaves a number of influences into an entertaining tapestry. Read the review of Mayhem. In Mayhem, Lady Gaga Is Refracted and Reborn: Review Mary Siroky
Hurry Up Tomorrow Is The Weeknd’s Very, Very Long Goodbye: Review
The Weeknd's sixth album is pleasant to listen to, but it lacks the dynamism of its predecessors. Hurry Up Tomorrow Is The Weeknd’s Very, Very Long Goodbye: Review Paolo Ragusa
Emilia Pérez Is an Original Musical. Is the Music Any Good? (No)
While Emilia Pérez has some redeeming qualities, the music doesn't exactly help its case. Emilia Pérez Is an Original Musical. Is the Music Any Good? (No) Paolo Ragusa
On GNX, Kendrick Lamar Chooses Violence
With a reinvigorated competitive spirit, he burns down the industry. On GNX, Kendrick Lamar Chooses Violence Eddie Fu
Rage Against the Machine’s The Battle of Los Angeles Is an Urgent Call to Arms
The band's full-throttle approach and staunchly political ethos made The Battle of Los Angeles a shock to the system. Rage Against the Machine’s The Battle of Los Angeles Is an Urgent Call to Arms Paolo Ragusa
