While it’s certainly understandable that Open Mike Eagle is still processing the events that inspire his latest album, it’s hard not to feel the narratives lack the depth of his past work.
clipping. somehow manages to top last year’s There Existed an Addiction to Blood with a second helping of avant-horrorcore bangers.
Gorillaz compiles a bunch of damn good singles to make a damn good album.
Featuring the likes of 100 gecs, Xiu Xiu, and Full of Hell, the somewhat uneven DISCO4 contains some of HEALTH’s strongest material in years.
Burden of Proof is a solid album despite Benny more or less staying in his stylistic comfort zone.
My Agenda is a daring concept album whose greatest sin is leaving the listener desperate for more.
While this latest Streams of Thought installment hits a serious low at the midpoint, Black Thought remains practically unmatched as a lyricist and MC.
Lament contains some of Touché Amoré’s catchiest and most versatile songs, but not all of its risks pan out.
Róisín Murphy’s disco throwback is hindered by some of its more leftfield elements.
Even as a demo or leak, Act II is short on solid song concepts.
