DAMN. is one of Kendrick’s most intriguing releases yet, delivering a series of tracks that are chaotic, layered, and deeply conflicted.
This debut Chainsmokers album is like wading through a kiddie pool of emotions.
Arca’s voice is a welcome addition to her otherworldly production style on her self-titled album, but sadly, many of my reservations about her past full-length efforts still stand.
The Far Field, the fifth album from NC synthpop trio Future Islands, is a serious case of musical déjà vu.
Father John Misty delivers an ambitious and grand statement on the human condition with Pure Comedy, one of 2017’s most necessary albums.
Joey Bada$$ comes through with his most mature album yet, passionately dissecting the state of black people in present day America.
Painting Pictures is Kodak Black’s most well-produced project yet, but his lyrics and delivery still leave a lot to be desired.
On Emperor of Sand, Mastodon pads out rehashed ideas from their last several albums with alt-rock choruses that went out of style with the 90s.
Freddie Gibbs makes a rushed return with You Only Live 2wice.