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Some Thoughts on The Record Kelly Clarkson Has “Always Wanted to Make”

Meaning of Life's most consistent themes are feminism and body positivity.

October 30, 2017

Julien Baker’s Expansive, Holy New Album

Turn Out the Lights is rich with moments of abandon, becoming a showcase for her vocal chops.

October 24, 2017

Bully’s Transformative Anger and Apathy

On Losing, the band beefs up their contemporary grunge, elevating it to power-pop heights.

October 19, 2017

Knox Fortune, On His Own Merits

Paradise transcends genre across time.

October 11, 2017

Protomartyr Is Just Trying to Reach You

Going down a YouTube rabbit hole and pondering the role of shared understanding in life, art, and Relatives in Descent.

October 10, 2017

Flower Boy Is Tyler the Creator’s Best Work

"This kid Tyler is gunning for Yeezy's spot."

August 17, 2017

Kesha Finds the Life of the Party

On the gravity, passion, and fun of Rainbow.

August 15, 2017

Wins & Losses Is, In Fact, Fire

The "Meek Mill yells his raps too loud" argument is the squarest criticism of bruh.

August 10, 2017

Positively Everything Now

A first-time reviewer sees a lot of good in Arcade Fire’s new album.

August 8, 2017

Dale Crover Is More Than Just a Drummer

The Melvins member's solo LP reveals the wide range of his influences and talent.

August 2, 2017

The Success of 4:44

"Jay-Z sees building generational wealth—which seems to mean more than money—as his legacy of black excellence."

July 26, 2017

Along for the Ride

Weather Diaries captures "the sound of a world continuing to spin despite our best efforts to arrest it."

July 25, 2017