Undeniably, the biggest boyband in the world, K-Pop boy group, BTS, proves they also deliver the best music. On their fifth EP, BTS explores impressive and sensuous harmonies, gratitude and humanity, and dance-funk/EDM-lite production. Read more at blackboybulletin.wordpress.com/2017/09/30/fergie-falters-bts-breaks-out-and-jhene-takes-a-trip/

Intended as the sequel to her record-breaking debut album, The Dutchess, Double Dutchess falls short of that glory because of it’s incoherent concept, cheap music videos, and weak music. Read more at blackboybulletin.wordpress.com/2017/09/30/fergie-falters-bts-breaks-out-and-jhene-takes-a-trip/

After eschewing her twisted vision of hip-hop for guitars and waterfalls, Miley Cyrus had absolutely no choice but to release an objectively great body of work. That said, Younger Now is a grower, it is a fine album, but surely not near her best. Read more at blackboybulletin.wordpress.com/2017/10/09/tell-me-you-love-me-vs-younger-now/

Starting off with the bombastic lead single, “Sorry Not Sorry,” Tell Me You Love Me immediately introduces a new Demi Lovato, one who is comfortable in her own skin and with her own voice. Read more at blackboybulletin.wordpress.com/2017/10/09/tell-me-you-love-me-vs-younger-now/

Ever the outsider and ever the exception to the norm, P!NK returns with her seventh studio album, Beautiful Trauma.

Introduced by the powerful lead single, “What About Us,” Beautiful Trauma is anchored by P!NK’s incredible vocals and understated yet immaculate production.

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“Gorgeous” sounds like a redux of Blank Space. The songwriting is some of Taylor’s laziest of her career. Melodically, the song is middling; the bridge is reminiscent of “Supercut” off of Lorde’s Melodrama. The production is strong just like on previous singles “Look What You Made Me Do” and “…Ready For It?” Read more at blackboybulletin.wordpress.com/2017/10/20/taylor-swift-drops-gorgeous-from-reputation/

As the third fifth of One Direction to release his debut solo album, Niall Horan soars with the fully self-realized Flicker. On this album, Niall knows his strengths, strong instrumentation, nostalgic lyrics, and tender vocals, and plays them up. Like former bandmate Harry Styles, Flicker is almost completely solo, bar the exceptional Maren Morris collaboration, “Seeing Blind.” Read more at blackboybulletin.wordpress.com/2017/10/20/niall-horan-shines-with-flicker/

Joanne was enjoyable a year ago, and it aged very very well. This album is a highlight in Gaga’s discography and a beautiful culmination of her past personas in the context of a brand new one. Read more at blackboybulletin.wordpress.com/2017/10/21/revisiting-joanne-a-track-by-track-review/

The guitar-shredding lyrical wizard, Annie Clark, is back with her spectacular fifth album as St. Vincent. MASSEDUCTION is a tour de force in lyrical acuteness, instrumental proficiency, and vocal experimentation. Read more at blackboybulletin.wordpress.com/2017/10/24/album-review-masseduction-st-vincent/

Introduced by the stunningly emotional “Move You” and the sassy and sensual “Love So Soft,” Kelly Clarkson delivers the best album of her illustrious career with Meaning of Life. Read more at blackboybulletin.wordpress.com/2017/10/28/album-review-kelly-clarkson-meaning-of-life/

“Call It What You Want” is a sparse pop ballad that returns to the Taylor we all fell in love with. These are her best lyrics since 1989; “All my flowers grew back as thorns/windows boarded up after the storm,” is the kind of heartbreakingly beautiful lyric that Taylor perfected on Red but lost for a moment with the reputation pre-singles. Read more at blackboybulletin.wordpress.com/2017/11/03/single-review-taylor-swift-call-it-what-you-want/

One of the most talented new artists of the 10s decade, Sam Smith, has made his return to the music scene with his sophomore album The Thrill Of It All. Preceded by the beautiful top 5 ballad, “Too Good At Goodbyes,” The Thrill Of It All expands on what made Sam a critical and commercial juggernaut. Read more at blackboybulletin.wordpress.com/2017/11/04/album-review-sam-smith-the-thrill-of-it-all/

Eminem has returned with the lead single from his (rumored) final studio album. “Walk On Water,” a stunning collaboration with Beyoncé is a downtempo and sullen track that swells with emotion. Read more blackboybulletin.wordpress.com/2017/11/11/review-eminem-walk-on-water/