With what might be his final project with Atlantic Records, Lupe Fiasco releases his most conceptual and headiest album in years, backing these tracks up with an instrumental set that’s a step above what he delivered on his two previous LPs.
Grindcore godfathers Napalm Death prove their lasting power in yet another decade.
Glasgow indie pop veterans Belle and Sebastian release their danciest, punchiest album yet.
New York rapper Joey Bada$$ meets expectations on his commercial debut.
LA hardcore act Xibalba is back with one of the heaviest, most savage albums you’ll hear this year–though slightly one-dimensional.
With Sauna, Mount Eerie figurehead Phil Elverum continues in the drone-y, ambient direction he was headed in on 2012’s Clear Moon.
After a couple reputable albums of the post-hardcore persuasion, Title Fight decides to shoot for a dreamier, hazier, more apathetic sound.
Marilyn Manson releases one of his most personal and a intimate records yet with The Pale Emperor.
With redundant instrumentals and forgettable vocal melodies, much of the new Panda Bear record is too drab for words.
Sleater-Kinney is back with a new record after ten years of studio album silence.
