Album Reviews6.7/10
Ghost’s Infestissumam Trades Hooks for Atmosphere — and Mostly Loses Both
A review of Ghost's Infestissumam, a theatrical horror-rock album that aims high but falls short.
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Tag: 2013 albums
Album Reviews8.1/10
Arctic Monkeys went heavy instead of witty on AM, and the album’s noise is its biggest strength
A review of Arctic Monkeys' AM, a loud, confident rock record trading wit for weight.
Album Reviews7/10
Car Seat Headrest’s Nervous Young Man Packs Two Hours Into One Album
A vast record of a nervous young man, holding pop, rock, and long passages within a single sprawling hour.
Album Reviews7/10
Watching Movies With the Sound Off Review: Mac Miller’s 2013 Solo Statement Earns a 7/10
A look back at Mac Miller's 'Watching Movies With the Sound Off,' a bedroom pop record about loneliness and comfort.
Album Reviews6.1/10
Thirteen Years On, Miley Cyrus’s Bangerz Still Lives Up To Its Provocative Promise
A record of indulgence, pleasure, and consequence, wherein Miley Cyrus abandons subtlety for a loud, unrepentant thesis.
Album Reviews7.9/10
Nothing Was the Same: Drake Perfects the Sound That Made Him, Rather Than Escaping It
A detailed review of Drake's 2013 album Nothing Was the Same, exploring its moody production, lyrical themes, and critical reception.