‘Tell Me How You Really Feel’ is Barnett’s second solo album, not as sparse and snarky as her debut, but more ruminative and confident.
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“Feminist” simply in the way it exists, unapologetically made by a woman, these demos are gritty, but not amateurish, and it’s easy to see why they were a sensation.
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The soundtrack to your daydreams, the chillest of vibes, Beach House deliver once again with ‘7.’
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Every song on Veirs’ new album ‘The Lookout’ is special, tied together by a thoughtful thesis, consummate musicianship, and an unwavering work ethic.
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Less R&B than 2014’s ‘The Golden Echo,’ Kimbra’s third album is reminiscent of her debut LP ‘Vows’ in its electro-pop joie de vivre.
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A grown-up, personal set of songs, Lissie’s fourth studio album dutifully showcases a talented singer-songwriter adept at crafting songs that stick with you.
Read moreThe Breeders Recalibrate and Reignite on Agitated, Arresting ‘All Nerve’ | Album Review
Waiting ten years for The Breeders to give us another album is an act of faith their collective talents are worthy of.
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On her debut LP, Sophie Allison’s preoccupations are teenage (and occasionally timeless) leftovers, but more grown-up signatures are scribbled throughout.
Read moreMeg Remy Takes No Prisoners on U.S. Girls' Searing, Stirring ‘In a Poem Unlimited’ | Album Review
On an album of top 40 melodies and dance jams, the format is accessible, but Meg Remy’s thesis is more cerebral.
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: Ezra Furman Takes Us on a Riveting Ride with ‘Transangelic Exodus’
On his excellent new album, Furman digs deep into a narrative, weaving a tale of outlawed lovers on the run from a society that won’t accept them.
Read moreFirst Aid Kit Craft Sterling, Subdued Suite of Songs with ‘Ruins’ | Album Review
‘Ruins’ may not recapture the intensity of its 2014 precursor ‘Stay Gold,’ but its strength lays in the duo’s swooning vocals and lyrical romance.
Read moreCharlotte Gainsbourg Bares Her Soul on Revelatory ‘Rest' | Album Review
Complex and accessible, ‘Rest’ is a beautiful album by a brilliant woman with impeccable taste. What more could you ask for?
Read moreTaylor Swift Sticks to Her Fruitful Formula on Solid ‘Reputation’ | Album Review
Savvy as ever, Swift’s sixth studio album contains undeniably catchy tracks that scratch a confessional itch in different flavors for every fan.
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: Grace VanderWaal’s Debut ‘Just The Beginning’ Augurs Big Things to Come
VanderWaal is relentlessly chipper, inquisitive and awed by her own little world. And lucky for us, it’s a fabulously sunny world to spend some time in.
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: Lindstrøm Seizes His Strengths, Explores New Paths on ‘It’s Alright Between Us as It Is’
Despite the album’s disjointed feel at times, you need to give credit to the adventurous Lindstrøm for stepping outside of his comfort zone.
Read moreFever Ray’s ‘Plunge’ is a Haunting, Hyper and Honest Work of Art | Album Review
Nothing is romanticized on Fever Ray’s fantastic second studio LP. Instead it’s just honest, occasionally bleak, and irrefutably human.
Read moreSt. Vincent Elevates Her Rock Star Status, Flexes Her Pop Chops on ‘MASSEDUCTION’ | Album Review
As evidenced on her fifth studio LP, the vast range of poetic emotion and masterful musical accompaniment is what makes St. Vincent her own star.
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: Shigeto Embodies the Magic of Motor City Music on ‘The New Monday’
‘The New Monday’ finds Shigeto diving deep into the history of a city that gave him a chance and a model for truly great dance music.
Read moreYumi Zouma Hit Their Stride on Wonderful ‘Willowbank’ | Album Review
The follow-up to the band’s acclaimed 2016 debut album ‘Yoncalla,’ ‘Willowbank’ is packed with twee dream pop mature beyond its years.
Read moreIn Uncertain Times, The Killers Remain Consistent on ‘Wonderful Wonderful’ | Album Review
The self-recognized simplicity of the band’s fifth studio album helps them land big, bright songs without weighing them down by trying too hard.
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