B.I.B.L.E. is evidence that the past year’s features king is only grinding for superstardom, sanding down any Brooklyn drill edges in favor of bland studio…
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…
Crooked Tree is a sensational work of bluegrass that both honors the genre’s tradition and forges a proudly modernized take. There’s a stark, potent metaphor…
A deeply personal record of disillusionment and quiet rage, Skinty Fia is easily Fontaines D.C.’s most adventurous work yet. The 2010s brought with them an…
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…
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…
Humble Quest offers pleasing easy listening, but fails to rise to the level of skill and charisma of that Morris possesses. Just three years elapsed…
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…
BabyTron is the rap hero we need, and MEGATRON continues his remarkable run. When all hope seemed lost for scam rap, the ShittyBoyz came to…
7220 skews quite commercial, but a persistent emotional core and littered lyrical Durk-isms make for an appealing record even in this imperfect form. To say that…
Run, Rose, Run is a companion album that works surprisingly well on its own, imperfect but better than a James Patterson collab has any right…
The only thing Better than You proves is that DaBaby and YoungBoy are better at putting out mid-tier music than most. The title of DaBaby…
Skin offers a refinement on Ho99o9’s particular style, but doesn’t move beyond that mode of genre synthesis to anything more substantial. Committed to the bit…
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…
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…
Crest is a proper Drain Gang victory lap, casting the rappers as dueling new-age pop stars trading verses over expansive, unfixed melodies. If there were…
River Fools & Mountain Saints is a risk-taking record that rewards listeners with one of 2022’s best albums. Kentuckian Ian Noe’s debut album, 2019’s Between the…
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…
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,…
Time Skiffs is the ideal type of reunion album. Catching up with old acquaintances, no matter how close they once were, can be a daunting proposition.…