Marauder offers little more than a washed-out version of post-Bright Lights Interpol.
Blood Orange’s latest is a dreamy, sensual, and holistic album with a message.
Though it’s a pretty solid work of modern psych, Smote Reverser isn’t the wall-to-wall excitement that Oh Sees’ last few albums have been.
With its well executed concept, tight sequencing, and top-notch production from Animoss, Orpheus vs. the Sirens is probably the best album with which to introduce someone to the work of Ka.
Despite Louis unapologetically wearing his influences on his sleeve, Time is a solid addition to the Brainfeeder catalog.
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.
