The band’s first album since 2010’s ‘Rock Dust Light Star’ is funky, sometimes shrewd, and occasionally surprising. A grand return to form, indeed.
Read moreMastodon Deliver Epic Journey with Inspired ‘Emperor of Sand’ | Album Review
Close your eyes and listen to Mastodon’s seventh studio album loud. Make up your own story and then choose your own adventure.
Read moreAimee Mann Navigates Stunning ‘Mental Illness’ with Eloquence & Grace | Album Review
The acclaimed singer-songwriter’s ninth studio album is arguably her finest, most enveloping work since 2000’s ‘Bachelor No. 2.’
Read moreRaekwon Delivers Another Winner with ‘The Wild’ | Album Review
With his seventh solo album, Raekwon embraces what has historically made Wu releases special, while not shying away from keeping the music current.
Read moreLIVE REVIEW: Norah Jones Mesmerizes with Career-Spanning Performance in Atlanta
As gloriously evidenced by her recent Fox Theatre set, Jones wins as a live performer because of her authenticity and less-is-more approach.
Read moreValerie June Triumphs on Transcendent ‘The Order of Time’ | Album Review
Building upon the promise of 2013’s ‘Pushin’ Against a Stone,’ the versatile singer-songwriter’s follow-up effort is a magnificent album of inspiration & ingenuity.
Read moreYour Old Droog ‘PACKS’ a Convincing Punch on Sophomore Long Player | Album Review
With his solid second album, Your Old Droog builds upon his strengths and shows his versatility without compromising his sound.
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: Ryan Adams Harnesses the Heartache on ‘Prisoner’
Conceived amidst the dissolution of his seven-year marriage to Mandy Moore, 'Prisoner' is a sobering, soul-baring breakup album from beginning to end.
Read moreElbow's ‘Little Fictions’ is a Triumph of Hope and the Human Spirit | Album Review
The band’s seventh studio album reinforces the redemptive power of love & romance, with a valiant optimism, defiance, and sense of renewal throughout.
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: Japandroids’ ‘Near to the Wild Heart of Life’ Proves That Rock & Roll Endures
Rock & roll may be pushing up dirt, but as evidenced on their excellent third studio LP, sometimes Japandroids can make it sound saved.
Read moreTift Merritt Gracefully Navigates Life’s Vicissitudes with ‘Stitch of the World’ | Album Review
The core power of Merritt’s sixth studio album derives from her uncanny ability to connect the personal to the universal, while crafting songs that stick.
Read moreOmar’s ‘Love In Beats’ Showcases an Artist at the Peak of His Powers | Album Review
What shines through the UK soul man’s eighth LP is a restless desire to combine the most unlikely ingredients and then, somehow, make them work so well.
Read moreUncompromising ‘Run the Jewels 3’ Finds the Dynamic Duo in Their Rawest Form | Album Review
El-P & Killer Mike’s latest LP reaffirms that the pair have managed to capture their audience’s passion like few hip-hop acts have during this decade.
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: Yasiin Bey (a.k.a. Mos Def) & Ferrari Sheppard Deliver Uninspired ‘December 99th’
Despite a few flashes of something interesting here, presumably the best thing about the 31-minute album is that it doesn’t waste too much of the listener’s time.
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: Hip-Hop Vets The Lox Return Reinvigorated on ‘Filthy America…It’s Beautiful’
So how does 'Filthy America…It’s Beautiful' manage to navigate nearly 17 years of build-up? By barely acknowledging the trio's absence at all.
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: Latest Installment of Miles Davis 'Bootleg Series' is a Treasure Trove for Devotees
Lifted from original analog session reels & master tapes, the tracks that comprise the triple-disc compilation were largely recorded between 1966 and 1968.
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: ‘Let All The Children Boogie’ Honors David Bowie in Fine Fashion
If you want to introduce your kids to Bowie’s music while keeping yourself entertained, ‘Let All The Children Boogie’ is a great place to start.
Read moreA Tribe Called Quest Return with Triumphant Career Coda ‘We Got It From Here…Thank You 4 Your Service’ | Album Review
A fully-formed Tribe album in every sense, the iconic group’s swan song is simultaneously timely, timeless, and quite simply, terrific.
Read moreOn ‘Timeless,’ After 7 Return to Sing Soul for the Ages | Album Review
On their first proper album in 21 years, After 7 retain their trademark warmth without sounding dated. Simply put, this is good, unfiltered R&B.
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: Alicia Keys Plays It Safe on Sixth Studio LP ‘HERE’
While Keys’ sixth studio album sounds fresher and more lyrically varied than her previous output, it ultimately steers too close to the middle of the road.
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