Taylor Swift Leaves Her Comfort Zones Behind on the Head-Spinning, Heartbreaking ‘Folklore’
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Her eighth album is a radical detour into the deepest collection of songs she’s ever come up with
Cub Sport Achieve Their Nirvana
Posted in: Music Album ReviewsThe fierce honesty and torn-open vulnerability of Cub Sport is exactly the beauty we need in a world torn apart.
Gang of Four Pay Homage to Andy Gill on Final EP, ‘Anti Hero’
Posted in: Music Album ReviewsWith two new tracks and two reworkings of past recordings, the post-punk innovators show where they were at creatively at the time of their fearless leader’s death
The Chicks Speak Truth to Power Once Again on ‘Gaslighter’
Posted in: Music Album ReviewsThe trio’s first album in nearly 15 years is their most pop-sounding yet, and their most honest
Juice WRLD’s ‘Legends Never Die’ Solidifies His Legacy
Posted in: Music Album ReviewsThe rapper’s posthumous LP is another reminder of his navel-gazing pop mastery
The Beths Return With More Power-Pop Bliss on ‘Jump Rope Gazers’
Posted in: Music Album ReviewsTwo years after releasing their excellent debut, the New Zealand band tackles love and distance on their follow-up
Willie Nelson Sings Songs From His Friends On ‘First Rose of Spring’
Posted in: Music Album ReviewsHe covers songs by Chris Stapleton, Billy Joe Shaver and others.
Rufus Wainwright Gets Lost in His Own World on ‘Unfollow the Rules’
Posted in: Music Album ReviewsSinger-songwriter’s ninth album of original material is a stately pop throwback full of his signature vocal grandeur
Pop Smoke’s Endless Summer Continues on ‘Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon’
Posted in: Music Album ReviewsThe rapper’s posthumous debut album shows us why he remains the voice of New York City
Mekons Fight off Darkness with Stout Hearts and Great Songs on ‘Exquisite’
Posted in: Music Album ReviewsRecorded remotely during the pandemic, the eternally enduring post-punk crew’s latest is a fine addition to their enormous catalog
