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.
YG tries to Stay Dangerous by going the generic trap route.
Travis Scott continues pushing the psychedelic boundaries of trap on Astroworld, but doesn’t quite stick the landing.
Four Pieces for Mirai finds James Ferraro at the top of his MIDI composition game and leaves me on the edge of my seat for the albums it’s teasing towards.
Let’s Eat Grandma’s sophomore album is a hodgepodge of mostly great ideas.
Melody Prochet has bounced back with some of the freshest ideas coming out of neo-psych right now.
