The latest Wu-Tang record defies expectations, featuring even weirder experiments and hooks than the polarizing 8 Diagrams. Still, it should please at least some hardcore fans.
Even after stripping back the hooks and instrumentals, and giving himself center stage, there isn’t much outside of J. Cole’s baseline technical abilities that makes him a compelling rapper and lyricist.
With 36 Seasons, Ghostface Killah tries to recreate the same narrative-based formula he worked with on his last album, but with only a portion of the appeal.
Fusing surf rock, horror punk, and lo-fi garage, the new Wytches album is an electrifying experience.
Shady Records celebrates its 15-year anniversary with a compilation of hits and new material.
Ferg Forever is one of the most off-the-wall mixtapes I’ve heard this year.
Clark heads back into familiar territory on his new self-titled album.
Full of Hell collaborates with Japanese noise figurehead Merzbow on their latest album.
Andy Stott explores more electornic subgenres on his latest full-length release.
Mr. Oizo’s new album for Brainfeeder Records takes on a punchier, more West Coast sound.
