Clocking in at just under two and a half hours long, the album is visceral and stirring on all levels, to say the least.
Read moreJorja Smith Delivers Full Platter of Her Talents with Debut ‘Lost & Found’ | Album Review
Smith’s debut album combines great production value, millennial-esque R&B, and scorching lyrics, reminding us that all is not lost with contemporary music.
Read moreDave Matthews Band’s ‘Come Tomorrow’ Celebrates Living Life to the Fullest | Album Review
Where its precursor (2012’s ‘Away From The World’) gave a nod to death, ‘Come Tomorrow’ celebrates the many seasons of life.
Read moreMF Robots’ Deliver Enjoyable Debut ‘Music For Robots,’ But Play It Too Safe | Album Review
Former Brand New Heavies Jan Kincaid & Dawn Joseph have brought the invigorating sound of ‘90s dance music to the present day via MF Robots.
Read moreLeon Bridges’ Latest Proves You Can Never Get Enough of a ‘Good Thing’ | Album Review
With Bridges' voice reminiscent of a mix between Sam Cooke and Raphael Saadiq, ‘Good Thing’ explores love, self-reflection and journeys, internal and external.
Read moreEn Vogue’s Vibrant ‘Electric Café’ Crackles with Soul | Album Review
No two songs sound alike on the trio’s seventh studio album, a sublime blend of dancefloor cuts, soul searching ballads and cinematic melodies.
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: Bettye LaVette Reimagines Bob Dylan’s Songs on Enthralling ‘Things Have Changed’
A soulful voice on steroids, LaVette delivers all twelve tracks with the conviction of living and the gratitude of seeing each day.
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: Kacey Musgraves’ Easy, Breezy ‘Golden Hour’ Is Time Well Spent
The thirteen tracks on the Golden, Texas native’s fun, enjoyable new album range from elegiac ballads to upbeat dancefloor anthems.
Read moreBen Harper & Charlie Musselwhite Reunite for ‘No Mercy In This Land’ Collaboration | Album Review
On their latest collaboration, Harper and Musselwhite kick up the dust about generational addictions, living life hard, fighting inner demons, love and faith.
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: Four Decades & Fourteen Albums On, U2’s Perspective Evolves with ‘Songs of Experience’
‘Songs of Experience’ stays true to U2’s narrative, while providing a more evolved perspective than its companion-piece LP, ‘Songs of Innocence’ (2014).
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: Jim James Gets Back to Basics with Natural, Sparse Covers Set ‘Tribute To 2’
James revisits these classics as if he's living in the moment of the songs’ original messages, as well as in the respective eras when they were made.
Read moreMavis Staples Embodies Red, White & Blue Courage on ‘If All I Was Was Black’ | Album Review
A gilded songbird still singing wise words, Mavis Staples and her new album offer a steady, reassuring voice in these chaotic times.
Read moreGregory Porter Delivers a Divine, Honest Homage with ‘Nat "King" Cole & Me’ | Album Review
With his fifth studio album, Gregory Porter does Nat "King" Cole, as well as himself, proud with this incandescent tribute.
Read moreRobert Plant’s ‘Carry Fire’ is a Smoldering Reflection on Life and Love | Album Review
Plant’s eleventh studio album is just another rung in the ladder of fully realizing the maximum potential of his musical scope.
Read moreRingo Starr’s 'Give More Love' Is a Fun & Thoughtful Romp | Album Review
A medley of optimistic sweet pop, tinged with melancholy, Ringo’s nineteenth album boasts contributions by Paul McCartney, Joe Walsh, Peter Frampton, and others.
Read moreShelby Lynne & Allison Moorer Craft Golden Collaboration ‘Not Dark Yet’ | Album Review
The sisters’ next challenge should be to do a whole album of original material, sussing out their songwriting synchronicity.
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: ‘A Boy From Tupelo’ Collection Celebrates Elvis Presley, Raw & Unfiltered
Essential listening for Elvis fans and newbies alike, the compilation contains 85 tracks of Presley’s pure voice, which is pure gold.
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: TLC Return with Reheated Grooves That Fail to Catch Fire
While it's understandable for artists to feel the need to create, TLC’s new album suggests that some things might just be better left alone.
Read moreA Revitalized JAY-Z Further Cements His Lyrical Legacy on ‘4:44’ | Album Review
With his excellent thirteenth solo album, the man born Shawn Carter certifies that he’s still the consummate lyrical hustler.
Read moreLindsey Buckingham & Christine McVie’s First Collaborative Album is a Perfect Circle | Album Review
‘Buckingham/McVie’ is a solid entry in each performer’s catalog, and more broadly, Fleetwood Mac's rich repertoire.
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