Album Reviews8.7/10
Big Thief’s ‘U.F.O.F.’ Trusts the Mystery — and Rewards It
A look back at Big Thief's U.F.O.F., a hushed, dreamlike 2019 record that rewards patience and lingers long after it ends.
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Album Reviews7.6/10
Arctic Monkeys Trade Guitars for a Lounge Record on the Moon — And It Mostly Works
Arctic Monkeys ditch guitars for a lounge-pop concept album set on the moon. A bold, uneven, but rewarding reinvention.
Album Reviews7.9/10
Wussy’s ‘Forever Sounds’: A Wall of Noise Worth Pushing Through
Wussy embraces noise and shoegaze fuzz on Forever Sounds, a loud but melodic sixth album that rewards patience.
Album Reviews7.8/10
Emperor of Sand: Mastodon’s Desert Elegy Still Cuts Deep
Mastodon's 2017 album Emperor of Sand blends prog-metal heft with melodic hooks in a raw, desert-themed meditation on loss.
Album Reviews8.6/10
Little Simz Trades Grandeur for Rawness on ‘Lotus’ — and the Songs Cut Deeper
Little Simz strips back the polish for her rawest album yet. Lotus earns near-universal acclaim — here's why it works.
Album Reviews7.2/10
Concrete and Gold Review: Foo Fighters Polish Their Formula and Land in the Middle — 7.2/10
A review of Foo Fighters' 2017 album Concrete and Gold, polished, ambitious, and consistently solid without breaking new ground.
Album Reviews8.6/10
Teens of Denial: Car Seat Headrest’s Messy, Sprawling Coming-of-Age Triumph
A look back at Car Seat Headrest's Teens of Denial, the messy, sprawling record that turned Will Toledo's bedroom project into a real band.
Album Reviews8.7/10
Ten Years On, Angel Olsen’s MY WOMAN Still Sounds Like an Artist Refusing to Sit Still
A track-by-track look at Angel Olsen's bold, career-defining 2016 album MY WOMAN.
Album Reviews8.8/10
A Moon Shaped Pool: Radiohead’s Quietest Record Is Also One of Its Best
A look back at Radiohead's A Moon Shaped Pool, a quiet, string-laden album about heartbreak that still ranks among their best.
Album Reviews8.2/10
Dark Times: Vince Staples Drops the Distance on His Def Jam Farewell
Vince Staples closes his Def Jam run with Dark Times, a quiet, blues-tinged album about grief and money. Here's why it works.