Review: Kanye West continues to break barriers with “Donda”
Rather than reaching for something new, “Donda” finds West looking inward and taking stock of the personal tribulations around him.
Rather than reaching for something new, “Donda” finds West looking inward and taking stock of the personal tribulations around him.
Lorde and Antonoff make an incredible team — each song offers something extraordinarily enjoyable, whether that’s basking in the sun or stuck in an existential airport.
Despite the title, “Heart” — Eric Church’s first release from his triple album, “Heart & Soul” — is not an album of stereotypical country love songs.
The album leaves listeners to sit and reflect, forcing them to look back on the dark, emotional situations that the members of Brockhampton have shared with them.
AJR has mastered the ability to write heavy and moving lyrics without weighing down the tracks. It offers listeners a sense of community, allowing beauty to be found in a sea of darkness.
“21”
Gracie Abrams
Gracie Abrams under exclusive license to Interscope Records
Released Feb.
What is the sign of true growth?
Louis Tomlinson was never one of the flashiest members of One Direction, even during the band’s peak of success.
“Better Way”
NEIL FRANCES
Released Jan.
After his arrival to the hip-hop scene in the late 2000s, rapper Mac Miller’s music was characterized by nonstop, exponential growth.
“Amnesia”
Grace Carter
Released Dec. 6
Polydor Records
Grace Carter’s compelling vocals are the shining strength of “Amnesia.” Although the lyrics teeter on mundanity, the song is catchy, and the pop-style background music is captivating.
Iggy Pop is one of the few artists who perfectly represents the spirit of punk.