The British Pop-phenom strikes a new artistic balance with her fifth studio album.
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Album Review: The Weeknd hits a new creative zenith with ‘Dawn FM’
The Weeknd's fifth studio album is his finest yet, with his pop smash-songwriting now matching his album conceptualization.
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The 21 Best Albums of 2021
2021 brought us new surprises, new variants, and new music. Here are our picks for the 21 Best Albums of 2021.
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Album Review: Adele’s humanity is paramount on ’30’
As one of the world's biggest musicians enters her 30s, she shares personal experiences that will illuminate the lives of a generation.
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Album Review: Taylor Swift renews her legacy on Red (Taylor’s Version)
The rerecording of Swift's 2012 album is a unique and invigorating revisitation of a coming of age record from a woman with wisdom.
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Album Review: James Blake ‘Friends That Break Your Heart’
The Indietronica artist's fifth album is more straightforward than his previous, but just as moving.
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Album Review: Kacey Musgraves Is a Pop Chameleon on ‘Star-Crossed’
The Texan's fourth record sees the logical and expected departure from her core Country sound yet doesn't reach the high bar set by 2018's Golden Hour.
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Album Review: Olivia Lunny makes headway on her debut record
The indie-pop star's mainstream debut is largely predictable but occasionally offers striking surprises.
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Album Review: Rostam’s introspective ‘Changephobia’
Rostam's third studio album is one at the end yet not past conflict. Nevertheless, it is still a charming and fulfilling listen.
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Album Review: Japanese Breakfast aspires to be happy on ‘Jubilee’
The indie rocker's third record is a good record from a band within an inch of greatness.