Album Reviews7.8/10
Kali Uchis Trades English R&B for Reggaeton, Cumbia and Boleros on Sin Miedo
Kali Uchis goes bold on Sin Miedo, a Spanish-language leap into reggaeton and boleros anchored by 'telepatía.'
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Album Reviews8.7/10
Kali Uchis Arrived Fully Formed: ‘Isolation’ Still Sounds Like a Statement
A look back at Kali Uchis's 2018 debut album Isolation, a confident blend of soul, R&B, funk and Latin pop.
Album Reviews8.2/10
On ‘Weathervanes,’ Jason Isbell Turns His Gaze Outward — and Delivers a Career Highlight
Jason Isbell's Weathervanes is a somber, novelistic triumph of American roots rock, one of his strongest albums yet.
Album Reviews7.2/10
J Balvin’s ‘Colores’ Paints Within the Lines — and That’s Its Strength
J Balvin's Colores turns ten colors into ten tracks — bright, polished, and mostly a hit. Our full review breaks down the highs and lows.
Album Reviews7.9/10
OASIS Review: J Balvin and Bad Bunny’s Breezy Summer Checkpoint
A review of OASIS, the 2019 collaboration album from J Balvin and Bad Bunny — breezy, joyful, and built for summer.
Album Reviews7.5/10
H.E.R.’s ‘Back of My Mind’ Is a Confident Showcase That Plays It Too Safe
H.E.R.'s Back of My Mind is a polished but overlong R&B debut—21 tracks of talent that plays it safe.
Album Reviews9/10
Deftones dig deeper, not wider, on ‘private music’ — and earn a 9/10
Deftones refine their signature sound on private music, a confident 11-track return that ranks among their best work.
Album Reviews7.3/10
Daniel Caesar’s Gospel-Rooted Debut Freudian Earns a 7.3 From Pitchfork
A look back at Daniel Caesar's 2017 debut Freudian, a gospel-soaked R&B album about love, faith, and self-doubt.
Album Reviews8/10
Chris Stapleton’s ‘From A Room: Volume 2’ Finds Strength in Looseness
A track-by-track review of Chris Stapleton's From A Room: Volume 2, a lived-in country record about home, memory, and the road.
Album Reviews8.1/10
Chris Stapleton’s ‘From A Room: Volume 1’ Finds Power in Restraint
Chris Stapleton strips it down on From A Room: Volume 1, a lean 9-song set of heartbreak and grit. Our full review.
Album Reviews7.7/10
Childish Gambino’s ‘Awaken, My Love!’ Is a Funk Gamble That Mostly Pays Off
A deep dive into Childish Gambino's funk-soul pivot 'Awaken, My Love!' — where it soars, where it sags, and why Redbone still wins.
Album Reviews9/10
C. Tangana’s ‘El madrileño’ Is a Flamenco Record That Refuses to Stay in Its Lane
C. Tangana's El madrileño blends flamenco, bolero and pop into a bold, genre-bending 2021 record. Review, tracklist and verdict.