JID: <em>The Forever Story</em>
The Atlanta rapper’s third record is very ambitious, welding together many sounds and themes to create a cohesive view of his narrative.
Kendrick Lamar: <em>Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers</em>
Presenting a new version of the rapper, Kendrick Lamar’s fifth studio album is beautifully painful and terrifyingly real.
Beyoncé: <em>Lemonade</em>
Beyoncé’s sixth LP is a jaw-dropping parade of intrepidity led by an artist serenading her roots, her family, and herself.
Rihanna: <em>ANTI
ANTI’s slyly psychedelic narrative initially divided critics and listeners, but ultimately, the album became the pinnacle of Rihanna’s career.
NIKI: <em>Nicole
Zefanya’s euphonious voice is made hostage on an LP plagued by stuffy songwriting.
DOMi & JD Beck: <em>NOT TiGHT
Gen Z is revamping jazz and blowing life and accessibility into a genre undergoing decreasing exposure.
King Princess: <em>Hold On Baby
The sophomore album by the Brooklyn-based artist is introspective but grand on its own terms.
Maggie Rogers: <em>Surrender
Following up her critically acclaimed debut album ‘Heard It In a Past Life,’ Rogers delivers a lyrically daring second record.
Jamie T: ‘The Theory Of Whatever’ Review
The fifth record by the English singer and songwriter is as out as it gets.
Harry Styles: <em>Harry’s House</em>
The timid highs of Styles’ third record make up for its dull moments.
Taylor Swift: <em>Red (Taylor’s Version)</em>
Swift reclaims her beloved 2012’s collection of autumn cuts with powerful additions.
Radiohead: <em>Kid A Mnesia</em>
The reissue reinstates the disjointing experience of listening to two beloved Radiohead records.
Taylor Swift: <em>Fearless (Taylor’s Version)</em>
Swift gives the last word with the rerecording of her 2008’s blockbuster.
Taylor Swift: <em>evermore</em>
Swift continues her indie journey with a slow burner follow-up to ‘folklore.’
Taylor Swift: <em>folklore</em>
Swift reinvents her sound and shifts the focus of her cinematic storytelling to fictional characters.