The acclaimed singer-songwriter’s ninth studio album is arguably her finest, most enveloping work since 2000’s ‘Bachelor No. 2.’
Read moreValerie June Triumphs on Transcendent ‘The Order of Time’ | Album Review
Building upon the promise of 2013’s ‘Pushin’ Against a Stone,’ the versatile singer-songwriter’s follow-up effort is a magnificent album of inspiration & ingenuity.
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: Ryan Adams Harnesses the Heartache on ‘Prisoner’
Conceived amidst the dissolution of his seven-year marriage to Mandy Moore, 'Prisoner' is a sobering, soul-baring breakup album from beginning to end.
Read moreElbow's ‘Little Fictions’ is a Triumph of Hope and the Human Spirit | Album Review
The band’s seventh studio album reinforces the redemptive power of love & romance, with a valiant optimism, defiance, and sense of renewal throughout.
Read moreTift Merritt Gracefully Navigates Life’s Vicissitudes with ‘Stitch of the World’ | Album Review
The core power of Merritt’s sixth studio album derives from her uncanny ability to connect the personal to the universal, while crafting songs that stick.
Read moreHoneyblood Make a Convincing Case That ‘Babes Never Die’ on Invigorating New LP | Album Review
The Scottish duo’s sophomore album is a noticeably more confident record with a more palpable sense of immediacy & purpose than its 2014 precursor.
Read moreLeonard Cohen Delves Deep on Stirring ‘You Want It Darker’ | Album Review
Cohen’s 14th studio album finds the octogenarian in signature enthralling form, with his powers of provocation—not to mention his wry humor—fully intact.
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: Two Years Since Her Magnetic Debut, BANKS Falters on 2nd LP ‘The Altar’
Despite the promise of her 2014 debut album ‘Goddess,’ many of the songs that comprise her follow-up LP devolve into plodding fare that fails to stimulate.
Read moreTeenage Fanclub Shine on Revelatory ‘Here’ | Album Review
Though the themes of time and experience guide the entirety of 'Here,' the middle-aged indie-pop vets refreshingly avoid sounding jaded or complacent.
Read moreLisa Hannigan Mesmerizes with ‘At Swim,’ an Unequivocal Triumph | Album Review
One listen to this hauntingly gorgeous song suite and you’ll be basking in its ceaseless afterglow, compelled to listen again and again and again.
Read morecase/lang/veirs Craft Revelatory Masterpiece with Eponymous Debut | Album Review
Guaranteed to give you an incurable case of goosebumps upon first & repeated listens, the trio’s debut is a magical work of crystalline beauty, grace & depth.
Read moreBand of Horses Return Revitalized on ‘Why Are You OK’ | Album Review
A fine addition to Band of Horses' ever-evolving musical canon, the band's fifth LP is the perfect aural accompaniment to the summer days & evenings ahead.
Read moreRadiohead Merge the Personal & Political on Absorbing ‘A Moon Shaped Pool’ | Album Review
Radiohead’s ninth studio album further cements the band’s unparalleled musical legacy, one that continues to evolve and excite in the most dynamic of ways.
Read moreJames Blake Soars on Transcendent ‘The Colour in Anything’ | Album Review
Blake’s latest achievement reinforces just how unique and vital of a creative force he is. Album of the year, until otherwise notified.
Read moreBritta Phillips Shines on Enchanting Debut Solo LP ‘Luck or Magic’ | Album Review
Contrary to its title, the excellence of Phillips’ debut album derives neither from luck nor magic, but rather from her proven penchant for sublime songcraft.
Read moreLåpsley Navigates the ‘Long Way Home’ on Sublime Debut | Album Review
A stellar first formal step toward what seems destined to be a fruitful future ahead for the multi-dimensionally gifted British singer-songwriter-producer.
Read moreJack Garratt Delivers Ambitious, Brave & Inventive Debut ‘Phase’ | Album Review
A solid first effort that falls short of greatness, ‘Phase’ contains enough promise to suggest that, with a little work, a future masterpiece is well within Garratt’s reach.
Read moreRosie Lowe Shines on Divine Debut ‘Control’ | Album Review
Transcending our already-high expectations, the London-based Lowe’s elegantly crafted first LP is destined to be among 2016’s strongest debut albums.
Read moreLissie Extends Her Golden Streak with Exquisitely Crafted ‘My Wild West’ | Album Review
Fresh from relocating to her native Midwest after 12 years in California, the gifted singer-songwriter's third album finds her in full-on identity recalibration mode.
Read moreKanye West’s ‘The Life of Pablo’ – Masterpiece or Much Ado About Nothing? | Album Review
Anticipation for Mr. Kardashian's latest LP has reached a fever pitch over the past few days. Does it live up to the hype machine or is it simply overhyped?
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