columbia
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While more eclectic and adventurous than its predecessor, When I Get Home is let down by some stiff instrumentals and Solange’s inexpressive singing.
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Tyler, the Creator leaves an awkward and weakly assembled Christmas EP under the tree.
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Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 2 features more dynamic vocal performances and a more diverse instrumental palette than its predecessor, but is still let down by shallow songwriting and bland production.
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Zoo‘s songs, with only a couple of exceptions, range from boring to awful and are further weighed down by Russ’s crummy mindset.
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Pretty much all the awkward kinks in The Internet’s previous albums evaporate on Hive Mind.
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Total Xanarchy is way too drab to be even dumb fun.
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The Neighbourhood incorporates more elements of synthpop and alternative R&B on their self-titled album, which is about as drab as what came before it.
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NY pop duo MGMT executes a fantastic return to form with the sounds of synth pop on Little Dark Age.
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Though a few missteps keep Ruins from being First Aid Kit’s best album, it’s still packed with well-written, well-performed, and well-produced folk pop songs.
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Lauryn Hill’s sole solo album is a masterful fusion of R&B, hip hop, and soul music.
