Music Reviews
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Bruce Springsteen Western Stars
On his 18th album, the Jersey legend embraces a sleek, California sound where his characters are roving and circuitous—uncertain about their predicted fate.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez reviews... -
Stef Chura Midnight
On her second full-length album, the Detroit, Michigan singer-songwriter uses her reactive emotions with humor and acerbity—and raw, squalling distortion.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez reviews... -
YG 4REAL 4REAL
On his 4th album, the Compton rapper pays his respects to the late Nipsey Hussle by keeping the spirit of gangsta rap alive.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez reviews... -
Alex Lahey The Best of Luck Club
Alex Lahey doesn’t need luck. This album proves that she has enough dedication, talent and spirit to keep doing it right for years to come.
Joe Marvilli looks at Lahey's interior demeanor... -
Carly Rae Jepsen Dedicated
The Canadian singer/songwriter's 4th album has no shortage of glitzy, very 2019 sonic accouterments with a touch of revisionism.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez reviews... -
The National I Am Easy To Find
On their eight album, The National sound confident and re-energized but also, for the first time, a little lost.
Matthew Smith reviews... -
Mac DeMarco Here Comes the Cowboy
As Mac DeMarco continues evolving beyond his signature distortions, he evokes another crystalline daydream.
Kirk Sever reviews... -
Vampire Weekend Father of the Bride
Vampire Weekend return after a six-year break with an ambitious double album that immerses you into frontman Ezra Koenig's savvy, well-read mind, for better and worse.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez reviews... -
Lizzo Cuz I Love You
On her second album, the American singer's body positive message seeps into the public consciousness with a spoonful of capitalist sugar.
Gabbie Nirenburg reviews... -
Kevin Morby Oh My God
Kevin Morby's latest showcases some of the most beautiful music of his career, but is ultimately derailed by shallow lyricism.
Kirk Sever reviews...
