Album Reviews
Delivered as another surprise free release without promotion, Death Grips’ fourth album bangs hard with more emphasis on electronics.
Most of the material on the Philly singer-songwriter’s new EP will sound familiar, but there’s some nice surprises to be found.
Chicago footwork architect DJ Rashad takes the genre to a new level on his new full-length.
Matthew Mondanile retreats to a lo-fi, neon aesthetic, to somewhat disappointing results.
Swedish heavy metallers add some more gothic darkness and meaty riffs into their theatrical approach.
Grizzly Bear still give listeners a reason to be excited about outtakes and rarities on this new b-sides set.
Madeline Follin and Brian Oblivion keep their pop sparkling even on their version of a break-up album.
Devonte Hynes progresses well past his indie rock past into a refined smooth-funk sensibility.
New York group embodies a certain classic indie rock aesthetic, but the music is an infectious sound all their own.
The National’s Bryce Dessner collaborates with Kronos Quartet on a new set of breathtaking chamber pieces.
On her fourth album, M.I.A. achieves a baffling mixture of interesting production and throwaway lyrics.
Philadelphia group spruces up their garage rock sound with saxophone and some sleazy swagger.
The bummed-out charm of Death Cab’s fourth album has aged well over the past 10 years, as has its lush sound.
Executive produced by Kanye West, Pusha T’s Def Jam debut is his strongest solo outing yet.
More than 35 years on, Lemmy & Co. continue to find ways to make their heavy metal sound seem fresh and fun.
Inspired by two Summers of Love, Cut Copy trip out in new, satisfying ways on their fourth album.
James Leyland Kirby offers a different shade of darkness than his Caretaker alias, indulging in harsh industrial dubscapes.
Chicago’s Russian Circles feature vocals from Chelsea Wolfe and a wide range of instrumental dynamics on fifth album.
Kevin Barnes & Co. take another sharp turn on a psychedelic, albeit classic-rock-oriented set of melodic bummers.
With hooks sharpened, the Ohio thrash unit delivers one of the year’s most fun metal albums.