Album Reviews8.9/10
El Mal Querer: Rosalía’s 30-Minute Argument for Total Control
A track-by-track look at Rosalía's El Mal Querer, an 11-chapter concept album blending flamenco with modern pop.
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Album Reviews8.2/10
Miranda Lambert’s ‘Wildcard’ Refuses to Pick a Lane — and That’s the Point
Miranda Lambert's 'Wildcard' mixes rock, pop, and country into a messy, confident record. Here's how it holds up.
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.'
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.