neo-soul
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None of the songs on Kali Uchis’ latest EP go as far creatively and melodically as her prior work.
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Thundercat’s muddy mixes remain his Achilles’ heel on the otherwise enjoyable It Is What It Is.
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Everything Is Beautiful and Everything Sucks are solid testaments to both sides of Princess Nokia.
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Circles is the finest musical send-off any Mac Miller fan could have asked for.
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Janet Jackson’s The Velvet Rope goes sorely underappreciated as one of the 90s’ most forward-thinking pop albums, helping lay the groundwork for the alternative R&B of today.
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The production and vocal performances on Pony are considerable steps down from Rex Orange County’s previous efforts.
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EarthGang’s shortcomings become apparent when they tone the intensity down midway through Mirrorland.
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There are quite a few good ideas on Angel’s Pulse; unfortunately they aren’t fleshed out enough, nor do they reinforce one another.
