2019
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H.A.Q.Q. is the culmination of all of Ravenna Hunt-Hendrix’s musical innovations this decade.
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With meandering melodies and directionless songwriting, Mount Eerie teams up with Julie Doiron for a sequel to 2008’s Lost Wisdom that pales in comparison to the original.
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Everybody’s Everything, while a mixed bag, isn’t the tasteless cash grab that posthumous releases these days tend to be.
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Little to none of Doja Cat’s eccentricity makes it onto Hot Pink.
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The fourth installment of Matana Roberts’ COIN COIN series is instantly one of the decade’s most compelling jazz projects.
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Head-scratching interludes notwithstanding, Michael Kiwanuka’s latest album is his boldest yet.
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For all its impassioned vocal performances and effective updates on the forms of Kate Bush and Björk, Magdalene isn’t quite greater than the sum of its parts.
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Westside Gunn’s grimy vibe remains the best thing going for him, while songwriting remains his Achilles heel.
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Despite arriving nearly a decade after Guru’s passing, One of the Best Yet stays true to Gang Starr’s style and philosophy.
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Anamanaguchi’s latest album is a worthwhile listen not only for bitpop and chiptune enthusiasts, but for anyone who’s into EDM and instrumental rock as well.
