ALBUM REVIEW: ‘We Love You Tecca’ is a Trap for Young Players
A little variety would have gone a long way.
Reviews
ALBUM REVIEW: (Sandy) Alex G Gets Deep on ‘House of Sugar’
The Philly indie experimentalist explores temptation and unluckiness in the everyday.
ALBUM REVIEW: Ezra Furman Lets out Her Inner Punk on ‘Twelve Nudes’
She’s always been punk at heart.
ALBUM REVIEW: Lana Del Ray Finds the Silver Lining on ‘Norman Fucking Rockwell’
We knew Lana can swear like a sailor, but the knowledge that she can feel things comes as more of a shock.
ALBUM REVIEW: Jidenna Paves the Way for Retro-Afro-Futurism on ‘85 to Africa’
The Nigerian-American hip-hop crooner continues his trendsetting path.
ALBUM REVIEW: Drew Holcomb’s ‘Dragons’ Takes the Long Way Home
The Tennessee trio adds a dash of pop to their trusted Americana formula.
ALBUM REVIEW: Creedence Clearwater Revival Lives up to the Legend on ‘Live at Woodstock’
A visceral document of a band at the peak of its prowess, and only getting better.
ALBUM REVIEW: The Hold Steady Keeps on Trucking on ‘Thrashing Thru The Passion’
On LP7, Craig Finn and Co. settle in for the long haul.
ALBUM REVIEW: Kano Rolls Up His Sleeves on ‘Hoodies All Summer’
The Grime veteran is the voice the U.K. streets need.
ALBUM REVIEW: Young Thug Settles into His Throne on ‘So Much Fun’
Atlanta’s most ambitious iconoclast returns with a terrific record that plays to his many strengths.
ALBUM REVIEW: Tycho Finds a New Forecast on ‘Weather’
The new LP marks a collaborative turning point for the ambient outfit.
ALBUM REVIEW: Sheer Mag Keeps the Party Rocking on ‘A Distant Call’
The Philadelphia rockers return with more great riffs and a lot on their minds.
ALBUM REVIEW: You Can’t Be Immune to Clairo
Forget the backstory and let this sunny pop album play the summer out.
ALBUM REVIEW: The Murder Capital Plays like There’s No Tomorrow on ‘When I Have Fears’
The brooding hostility on the Irish post-punks’ debut suggests a band that are absolutely certain of their worth.
ALBUM REVIEW: Oh Sees Look Back for Once on ‘Face Stabber’
John Dwyer weaves together the many threads of his past.
ALBUM REVIEW: BROCKHAMPTON Hugs It out on ‘GINGER’
A minimalist meditation from the young hip-pop crew.
ALBUM REVIEW: King Gizzard Goes Full Metal Jacket
‘Infest the Rats’ Nest’ is another epic chapter on the Gizzverse.
ALBUM REVIEW: Black Dresses Come Out to Play on ‘Love And Affection for Stupid Little Bitches’
With their third release of 2019, the experimental duo has finally begun to garner some much deserved attention.
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘We Are Not Your Kind’ Sets Slipknot Apart
The nu metal heroes produce a blistering return to form.
ALBUM REVIEW: Ty Segall Finds a New Flavor on ‘First Taste’
Ty’s latest drags you through a minefield of sounds—with surprisingly little guitar.
ALBUM REVIEW: Black Pumas Make Classic Soul Sound New Again
But don’t call it “retro”…
ALBUM REVIEW: Dude York Switches It Up on ‘Falling’
The nostalgic rock trio lets a new voice emerge on LP3.
ALBUM REVIEW: Bon Iver Comes Full Circle on ‘i,i’
The new record from Justin Vernon and company is an expansive, welcoming culmination of everything they’ve done.
ALBUM REVIEW: Black Milk Flexes on ‘DiVE’
The Detroit producer/MC shows off his multifaceted skills.
ALBUM REVIEW: Weatherday’s ‘Come In’ is an Instant Lo-Fi Classic
The mysterious Swedish artist may have made the next ‘Twin Fantasy’.
ALBUM REVIEW: Florist’s Folk Music Gazes Into The Abyss on ‘Emily Alone’
Emily Sprague explores the warmth of emptiness.
ALBUM REVIEW: MadGibbs Reunite in Perfect Sequel
‘Bandana’ is a razor-sharp, zealous and picturesque follow-up.
ALBUM REVIEW: Quantic Tries to Please Everyone, and Succeeds
The electronic auteur’s 10th album is hard to describe but easy to love.
ALBUM REVIEW: Angie McMahon Comes Into Her Own on ‘Salt’
The Australian singer-songwriter exceeds expectations on her fantastic debut.
ALBUM REVIEW: Fontaines D.C. Make One Hell of an Impression on ‘Dogrel’
The Irish post-punk outfit’s loaded debut is a love letter to Dublin.
ALBUM REVIEW: Chance The Rapper’s ‘The Big Day’ is a Big Disappointment
Say it ain’t so, Chano!
ALBUM REVIEW: Dreamville Returns With Their Third (And Best) ‘Revenge’ Installment Yet
J. Cole’s crew combines for one of the most commanding collaborative efforts the year.
ALBUM REVIEW: Peppa Pig’s First Album is One Wild Ride
A dark and harrowing listen from the beloved children’s show character.
ALBUM REVIEW: Khruangbin Reaches for the Sky on ‘Hasta El Cielo’
The Texas trio gives their 2018 masterpiece a dub redux.
ALBUM REVIEW: Beyoncé’s Lion King Album Tries Too Hard
Quality performances and curation are marred by mixed execution.
ALBUM REVIEW: Peter Perrett is Ageless on ‘Humanworld’
The power-pop legend’s new solo outing is a sharp slice of rock filled with life lessons and love stories.
ALBUM REVIEW: Hatchie’s ‘Keepsake’ Isn’t Worth Holding Onto
The Aussie dream-pop singer’s ’90s-soaked debut is too much pop and not enough dream.
ALBUM REVIEW: David Berman’s Return As ‘Purple Mountains’ Is Marvelous
His first record since dissolving Silver Jews in 2009 is easily one of his finest.
ALBUM REVIEW: Titus Andronicus Keeps It Simple on ‘An Obelisk’
The New Jersey punks embrace a straightforward approach on their Bob Mould-produced sixth album.
ALBUM REVIEW: Mannequin Pussy Has No ‘Patience’
The Philly outfit is loud and noisy on brief third LP
ALBUM REVIEW: The Black Keys Get Back to Basics (Sort of) on “Let’s Rock”
The Akron duo’s first self-produced record in 13 years is, if nothing else, catchy as hell.
ALBUM REVIEW: The Raconteurs Offer More of the Same on ‘Help Me Stranger’
Their first record in 11 years is bogged down by the same old mistakes.
ALBUM REVIEW: Black Midi’s ‘Schlagenheim’ is a Promising Start
The exciting young experimentalists may have lost something when translating their frenetic live show to the studio.
ALBUM REVIEW: Bill Callahan Finds Sunlight On ‘Shepherd In A Sheepskin Vest’
The indie-folk bard cooly dances with death and family life on his loosest record in memory.
ALBUM REVIEW: Thom Yorke is Restlessly Brilliant on ‘ANIMA’
The Radiohead frontman’s new solo record is easily his best one yet.
EP REVIEW: Lil Nas X’s ‘7 EP’ is a Mixed Bag of Nothing
As it turns out, the viral wonder is a fairly versatile artist, but it doesn’t do him any favors.
ALBUM REVIEW: Bleak is Beautiful in Kate Tempest’s ‘Book of Traps and Lessons’
The English poet’s latest is required reading for 21st century humanity
ALBUM REVIEW: Swimming Tapes Make Summer Shoegaze to Delight and Excite
The Northern Irish indie outfit emits warm, nostalgic vibes that always go down smooth
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘1000 gecs’ is a Mind-Melting, Post-Internet Fever Dream
Don’t say we didn’t warn you…
ALBUM REVIEW: *repeat repeat’s ‘Glazed’ Is Tooth-Achingly Sweet
With help from a Black Key, the Nashville unit gives their sound a shiny coat of paint.