A look back at Charli XCX's 2014 album Sucker, a bold pop record that refused to chase trends but never quite left a lasting mark.
A review of Janelle Monáe's The Age of Pleasure, a thirty-two minute record of desire, excess, and fleeting joy.
A record of many moods, disco, ballad, and synth wave, wherein an artist proves his versatility, though not always his restraint.
A look back at Taylor Swift's Red, her ambitious 2012 album about endings, new beginnings, and the messy space in between.
A look back at Rihanna's Rated R, a comeback record of revenge, rage, and refusal to apologize.
A look at Taylor Swift's The Vault Deluxe, a collection of songs she wrote but never used, with a score of 7 of 10.
A review of Ariana Grande's debut album 'Yours Truly,' a record where a teen's voice carries the weight of a grown-up soul.
A review of Lorde's Virgin, a record about growing up, fame, and staying human amid a changing world.
A review of Ariana Grande's 'petal,' an album whose voice soars while its songs struggle to rise.
A review of Ariana Grande's My Everything, weighing its highs—Problem, Break Free—against its filler.
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