Sweetener may be a Top 40 album through and through, but it’s somewhat elevated by some quality production and Ariana Grande’s consistently strong vocal performances.
Be the Cowboy is arguably Mitski’s most mature release, but most of the songs feel like a faint breeze.
Slime Language is an unadventurous outing for Thugger and an unimpressive showcase of YSL’s roster.
Clear Tamei and Steel Mogu deepen the sound and lore of Iglooghost, though hopefully his next full-length album will do so to a greater extent.
Life’s a Trip has some surprisingly beautiful highlights, but Trippie Redd’s lyrics, song structures, and vocal consistency are still lacking overall.
While the trap-goth direction of “Pictures of You” could use some work, this debut EP solidifies HMLTD as one of the most promising post-punk groups out right now.
Nicki Minaj still has her energy, technical ability, and sharp lyricism going for her, but too often on Queen these are drowned out by generic production and horrid features.
Valee doesn’t come through with a single flow worth stealing on his latest EP.
Imperial Triumphant effectively conveys the decadence and decay of the Big Apple with a unique blend of blackened death metal and avant-garde jazz.
On Swimming, Mac Miller continues to work outside of his strengths without improving at all upon the obvious weaknesses of his previous album.
