Average singles, average deep cuts, average album.

Favourite Tracks: Dopamine, Light Up, Into The Sun

Least Favourite Track: Sexistential

The music $layyyter $howcases here is just $olid. $orry, not $orry...

Favourite Tracks: DANCE..., BEAT UP CHANEL$, CANNIBALISM!, OLD TECHNOLOGY, CRANK, YES GODDD, WHAT IS IT LIKE, TO BE LIKED?

Least Favourite Track: UNKNOWN LOVERZ

Through Four Phases spanning both the seasons of the year and the emotional range of the human condition, RAYE shows off her limitless range in an album packed with ups and downs, peaks and valleys, and a boat full of attitude.

Favourite Tracks: All

Least Favourite Track: be real

I unironically liked Gnarly because of how quirky the beat was and how KATSEYE performed it live, Internet Girl completely misses the mark and isn't what I'd expect from a group three years into their careers. The instrumental is okay and I do like the second verse but this is far from what I wanted from them after their Beautiful Chaos EP.

For this review, I'm actually gonna try to be more in depth about this project because my opinion of Taylor Swift has slowly been shaped since the release of "The Tortured Poets Department" and I feel like, for better or worse, we need to update our opinions of both Taylor Swift and the person behind the persona.

To start, let me say that I didn’t grow up with Taylor Swift. I listened to artists like Metallica and Eminem when I was in high school and my taste in music has ... read more

Sabrina makes a quick turn around with an album that's a combination of fun pop hits and boring Short n' Short B-sides.

Favourite Tracks: Manchild, Tears, Sugar Talking, When Did You Get Hot?, House Tour

Least Favourite Track: Go Go Juice

Ego Death is an amazing showcase of the Paramore frontwoman's talented writing.

Favourite Tracks: Ice in My OJ, Glum, Kill Me, Whim, Mirtazapine, Disappearing Man, Brotherly Hate, Negative Self Talk, Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party, Discovery Channel, True Believer, Dream Girl in Shibuya, Blood Bros, I Won't Quit on You, Parachute

Least Favourite Track: Zissou

Favourite Tracks: Star Side Intro, Ride, No More Old Men, Drapetomania, The Highs & The Lows, Space & Time, Pretty, Just A Drop, Speed Of Love

Least Favourite Tracks: Link Me In The Future

With Cardi B disappointing her long time fans with "AM I THE DRAMA", she manages to define what WAP actually means: Washed And Pathetic.

Favourite Tracks: Principal, Up, WAP

Least Favourite Track: Salute

Maruja channels their anger into one of the loudest and funkiest albums this year.

Favourite Tracks: Bloodsport, Look Down on Us, Saoirse, Born to Die, Break the Tension, Trenches, Reconcile

Least Favourite Track: Zaytoun

He was making better music behind bars.

Favourite Tracks: Money On Money

Least Favourite Track: Catch Me I'm Falling

He spent more time filing immigration paperwork that he did on this album.

Favourite Tracks: Azizam

Least Favourite Track: Camera

Willoughby Tucker isn't as punishing as Preacher's Daughter or Perverts, but a lot of emotions will pour out when listening to this amazing prequel to her debut album.

Favourite Tracks: Janie, Willoughby's Theme, Fuck Me Eyes, Nettles, Dust Bowl, Radio Towers, Tempest, Waco, Texas

Least Favourite Track: Willoughby's Interlude

JID came through with a project that has the same passion as DiCaprio and production that holds up against The Forever Story. Truly the best of both worlds.

Favourite Tracks: YouUgly, Glory, WRK, Community, VCRs, Sk8, Wholeheartedly, No Boo, On McAfee, Of Blue, K-Word

Least Favourite Track: What We On

A mediocre second-half shouldn't overshadow a solid sophomore album from Renee Rapp.

Favourite Tracks: Leave Me Alone, Mad, Kiss It Kiss It, Good Girl, Shy, You’d Like That Wouldn’t You

Least Favourite Track: At Least I’m Hot

Despite fears of The Alchemist using AI for this project like he did with Erykah Badu, he and Freddie Gibbs live up to the high standards that the original Alfredo project set.

Favourite Tracks: 1995, Lemon Pepper Steppers, Ensalada, Empanadas, Skinny Suge II, Shangri La, Gas Station Sushi, Lavish Habits, Gold Feet

Least Favourite Track: Jean Claude

Jim Legxacy's production is at the forefront of one of the most versatile albums of the year.

Favourite Tracks: Stick, New David Bowie, '06 Wayne Rooney, Father, D.B.A.B, SOS, I Just Banged A Snus In Canada Water, Dexters Phone Call, 3x, Tiger Driver '91

Least Favourite Track: Sun

Tyler brings us an energetic, danceable good time under a year after our journey to Chromakopia.

Favourite Tracks: Big Poe, Sugar On My Tongue, Stop Playing With Me, Ring Ring Ring, Don't Tap That Glass / Tweakin, Don't You Worry Baby, Tell Me What It Is

Least Favourite Track: Sucka Free

I feel like I stumbled across a DEI hire in music terms.

Favourite Tracks: Best Behavior

Least Favourite Track: 1965

A huge upgrade over both Changes and Justice combined.

Favourite Tracks: DAISIES, YUKON, FIRST PLACE, DADZ LOVE, TOO LONG

Least Favourite Track: All Druski Skits