Sound Ancestors trails off into averageness by Madlib standards, which is to say it never stops being above average in general.
Some unspectacular soundplay and vocal performances hold back Portrayal of Guilt’s otherwise solid fusion of screamo and black metal.
Weezer’s 2021 output is off to a great start with OK Human.
Demidevil leaves quite some room for Ashnikko’s debut album to improve, but does itself have some fun highlights.
While not one of Ferreira’s most robust releases, bob’s son is peppered with interesting and enjoyable ideas.
Billy Woods and Moor Mother’s collaborative effort is a must-listen for fans of underground/abstract hip hop.
As agreeable as Isles mostly is, it lacks the color and texture of its predecessor.
The conceptual EP Heaux Tales seems to be a point of personal and artistic metamorphosis for Jazmine Sullivan.
Song of Sage solidifies Navy Blue as one of the standout voices in this burgeoning strain of abstract hip hop.
Charmed is a house album with plenty of personality, but over the course of 3+ hours it can grow tedious.
