While Gaga has long represented empowerment in pop, she often acknowledges that healing can be an uphill battle, especially when faced with physical or emotional trauma. Chromatica channels topics like her ongoing struggles with depression and PTSD, and what makes this stands out is how Gaga links those pains to the sadness and joy of House music. This record feels the most like a Lady Gaga record, and she finally finds something that musically matches her wild personality.
Moses Sumney, the artist, delivers a record that is the equivalent of floating in space in a crystal spaceship. Græ is a singular and colorful journey that is meant to be remembered.
Like with the band's previous records, there's a good amount of fat here. However, there's heart at the core, and like always, it pumps some pretty great tunes.
Big Conspiracy is a much better than the rapper's debut, still not good enough.
The mega talented songwriter returns with a fantastic set of tracks that proves once again that when it comes to Country music, he's really the diamond in the ruff.
Drew Daniel offers his most ambitious and gorgrous solo effort to date.
The Australian Popstar's sophomore record is a cheeky, colourful and unique pop album.
Even though it's not as polished or packed with flashy guest stars like its fantastic predecessor, How I'm Feeling Now is Charli at her peak genius, and considering that this record was made in one month, in one tiny bedroom, Charli has successfuly achieved what most of us fail to do, be as much productive and creative as you can be with the tools you have. This record is incredible.
This record of intimate indie-folk ballads can be quiet as sexy as the hunky man behind it.