The more direct and tuneful approach King Krule takes on Man Alive! makes it—to my ears—a vast improvement over The Ooz.
No Future runs like a compilation of alt-R&B and indietronic cliches.
While often pretty and groovy, Makaya McCraven’s reimagining of Gil Scott-Heron’s swansong tends to drain the suspense and emotional potency out of its source material.
The Slow Rush‘s deep cuts don’t deliver on the promise of its introspective and infectious lead singles.
HMLTD refreshes and recontextualizes a slew of post-punk sounds on West of Eden.
Likewise‘s plain instrumental palette doesn’t do much to complement Frances Quinlan’s unique voice.
Nicolas Jaar’s second outing as A.A.L. is a bit more far-out than the first, and about as fantastic.
Unlocked is essentially a glitch in the matrix in hip hop form, and that’s a great thing.
Green Day tries to be the final nail in rock music’s coffin with Father of All…