album reviews

On their debut album, these French-Cuban twin sisters sing in English and Yoruba, exploring truths bigger than any one of us, but that unite us all.

The legendary No Waver's fierce individuality works surprisingly well with some unlikely collaborators.

What is the secret of Papa Roach's longevity? It might have something to do with water parks. Or complex systems. Or maybe how nice the singer is.

An electronic music maestro stares down a smooth-jazz travelogue by the impeccably coiffed Kenny G.

A legend of Detroit techno listens hard to an electronic album aimed at the head and the heart, and hears the future.

José González knows exactly where he wants to take you. And he’s patient and organized about getting there.

Welcome to polyglot, pre-fab America by way of five pop tour guides.

Estelle jumps from power ballads to early-'90s house to sassy r&b to reggae-pop. But maybe she does it a little too perfectly.

The Dru Hill singer's latest album re-establishes his cred as a vocal virtuoso with killer pipes and a sly wit.

Josh Tillman’s transition from pious to prankster on his latest album makes Tim Showalter contemplate his own fall from grace.

A Bronx native on how Ricky Martin helped break down barriers for the Latino community, and continues to do so with his new album.

Think you’d ever dance to avant-garde music? Africa Express, with guests Brian Eno and Damon Albarn, turns an iconic new classical work into a party.