Pop
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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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Sweetener is no longer Ariana Grande’s strongest album.
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Maggie Rogers’ debut studio album doesn’t have much in the way of memorable songwriting or a distinctive voice.
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Gallipoli lacks the romance and wonder that made Beirut great in the first place.
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NOW That’s What I Call Music! has really outdone itself with this latest installment in the U.S. series.
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Bring Me the Horizon’s blend of pop, electronics, and what remains of their metalcore edge is surprisingly admirable on amo.
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For a covers album orchestrated by a popular rock band, The Teal Album could’ve turned out much worse.
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Synth funk and alternative R&B aesthetics clash on Toro y Moi’s latest album.
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Despite being bookended by a few awkward detours, Assume Form contains James Blake’s best writing and production since the earlier part of this decade.
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Ranking the six studio albums by legendary Atlanta hip hop duo OutKast.