Drake’s longest album is also the one that shows how little interest he has in progressing.
The Bay Area dream-pop group deliver a warm close to a brief legacy and fitting tribute to late musician Cash Askew.
Reznor’s weirdest, most sax-heavy and “industrial” album in some time.
Gripping atmospheric black metal without the cosplay.
A Twin Peaks-influenced trip into jazzy dream pop.
An album that engages the emotions and intellect in equal measure.
The Orb’s 15th studio album bears a fitting yet frustrating title.
A loose, fun collaboration following two grand statements.
A brief set of songs from the Detroit post-punk group that reveals new possibilities—with appearances from Kelley Deal.
The UK band’s formal irregularity is like a mixtape from a friend, imperfect but charming as hell.
On his second sprawling set of music, Washington balances warmth and ambition, concept and soul.
The emo heroes return with a new set of catchy, lovelorn jams.
Swedish singer’s fourth album feels uneven and executed without the same vision as her previous work.
The Denver doom metal group opens up their melodies to a more progressive, old-school sound.
An album about recovery as much as it is about a breakdown.
A mega-fun album from a damn good band.
A work of balance, contrast and three guitarists make the Australian group’s debut sound miraculous.
The innovative producer trades texture for mood, for better or for worse.
Just as poignant and subversive as Manuel Gagneux’s debut, but with even stronger and more forceful songs.
The Glasgow synth-pop trio deliver another solid if imperfect set of songs.