excellent sophomore album. it's definitely a much mellower and slower project compared to her debut and even her first EP, but i appreciate the change of pace and evolution. i think it's a particularly impressive work because she had been boxed in as the "weird, creepy girl" because of the first album, and she completely detached herself from that image here. however, she did keep some of her roots on Happier Than Ever. songs like "oxytocin," "everybody dies," and ... read more

this has to be one of the greatest debuts of our time. olivia's versatility is absolutely incredible, as she is able to perform rock-pop on "brutal" and "good 4 u", but can switch to tearjerkers like "traitor" and "enough for you" in the blink of an eye. i had very high expectations for this project after hearing the singles, and she most definitely managed to exceed them. not a single song on this LP is less than stellar.

drivers license was absolutely ... read more

i don't think i'll ever actually be able to describe how much this album means to me. there are no words that exist that will ever do that feeling of when i play a song from melodrama justice. i am not kidding when i say melodrama quite literally changed my life—it is the greatest album of all time, and i very highly doubt that any other album will ever be better. i just can't imagine somebody, including lorde herself, ever outdoing this incredible, downright PERFECT record. the fact that ... read more

don't understand the spiteful reviews on this one. i was listening to this album in high school and have always loved it. i think nostalgia is a big factor in my love for this album, for it has been out of rotation in my current playlists. however, i still appreciate bellion's very unique production style. although the religious undertones aren't really my thing, i still love this piece top-to-bottom.

standouts:
- 80's films
- maybe idk
- woke the fuck up
- weight of the world
- guillotine

can't lie. this is easily one of my favorite albums of all time (and i'm saying this right after listening to it for the first time). i really don't know why, but when i listen to this album, i get intense melodrama vibes. melodrama is my favorite album of all time, so that is one hell of a compliment. i absolutely adore malibu nights and am so grateful to have found out about this incredible band as well. this album is impressively cohesive with similar electric guitars and synths on several ... read more

a very impressive debut. this album absolutely shows madison's potential and incredible vocal abilities that often get lost in her more radio-aimed singles. when i heard selfish for the first time last february, madison was immediately on my radar. her vocals and songwriting on that track were second to none, and, luckily, those abilities are prevalent throughout the entire LP. on another note, an interesting thing about this album is her use of vocoder. it felt like vocoder was all over this ... read more

her best album. absolutely adore the production (probably because it's so similar to melodrama's — thanks, jack. lmao). her experimentation on this album was really great to hear as well. i really never had imagined i would hear taylor's voice over a trap beat, but here we are. not to mention her anger and really all emotions are on full display in this album. her entire concept for this album was pure genius and such a smart way to respond to the drama. still confused how this doesn't ... read more

sam's new style is really gorgeous. an incredible breakup album

rating: 8/11 — 72
(each track is worth one point. good tracks get 1 pt, mediocre tracks get .5 pt, bad tracks get 0 pt)

standouts:
- another one: no explanation needed
- so serious
- forgive myself: career-definer, probably their best ever

detractors:
- for the lover that i lost: 0 pts
- love goes: 0 pts (y'all it's such a mess)
- kids again: 0 pts

better than folklore

rating:
(each track is worth one point. good tracks get 1 pt, mediocre tracks get .5 pt, bad tracks get 0 pt)

standouts:
- champagne problems: talk about a fucking bridge
- gold rush
- tis the damn season
- tolerate it: this woman really did 5/4 in 2020
- happiness
- evermore: LYRICSSSS!!!!!

detractors:
- dorothea: 0 pts
- closure: 0 pts

yup

rating: 10/10 — 100
(each track is worth one point. good tracks get 1 pt, mediocre tracks get .5 pt, bad tracks get 0 pt)

y'all already know lmao. she's fucking mad.

rating: 14/14 — 100
(each track is worth one point. good tracks get 1 pt, mediocre tracks get .5 pt, bad tracks get 0 pt)

best tracks:
- motive
- off the table
- safety net
- obvious
- pov

idk how she did it, but she followed up the masterpiece we all know and love, NFR, beautifully. NFR is by far the superior album, but i was not disappointed at all by COTCC whatsoever. this softer sound really suits her voice well and allowed her to show her vocal ability on this album more than any of her previous works. in songs like "not all those who wonder are lost" and "white dress," she used her falsetto incredibly and evokes such incredible emotion through her tone. ... read more

This album literally came out of nowhere. Every single song on 'Future Nostalgia' is ridiculously good, so much so that I can't even put my feelings into words. If Dua continues to release music like this, she is gonna be right up there with Ariana Grande. This album is fucking incredible... perfect. So many songs on this album made my jaw drop and blew my mind! Also the name—FANTASTIC! This is easily a top pick for album of the year.

Ratings: 12/12 pts — 100
(each track is ... read more

Every song on this album is fantastic. No need to rate individual tracks lol.

Mac Miller's unfortunate passing in 2019 really opened my eyes to his music. Being a massive Ariana Grande fan, I definitely was aware of Miller while he and Ariana were dating on and off. His death was immensely tragic, and it was painful to watch not only Ariana but Mac's family and friends grieve. After hearing Ariana's 'Thank U, Next' last year, I began to understand how deep her and Mac's love really was, and I really wanted to her Mac's side of the story. This posthumous album (it just ... read more

This album, though the only Selena Gomez album I've entirely listened to, is definitely one of Selena's better efforts. I think the production on this album was very repetitive and annoying at times, which really hurt a long of the songs that had good lyrics or vocals. However, there are a few good songs such as "Lose You to Love Me" that show Selena's ability to write intimate, personal songs that are captivating earworms. Overall, this was a weak album in my opinion and hails in ... read more

Definitely an odd album and one I normally wouldn't listen to. It's good to expand my musical horizons once in a while, but this album had a few tracks I may never listen to again. However, this album has quite a few tracks I really enjoy and listen to on a daily basis. This is definitely one of the better albums of 2019.

Track ratings: ++ (top tier/1 pt), + (pretty good/1 pt), +/- (middle tier/0.5 pt), - (bottom tier/0 pt)
Rating: 10.5/12

1. Golden: ++ (love the vibe of this song; really ... read more

One of the better albums of 2019. Some tracks were pretty great while a few were mediocre. I'd say this album is an improvement over her first.

Track ratings: ++ (top tier/1 pt), + (pretty good/1 pt), +/- (middle tier/0.5 pt), - (bottom tier/0 pt)
Rating: 12.5/14.0

1. Shameless: ++ (really strong opening track with great production, impressive vocals, and empowering lyrics)
2. Living Proof: ++ (really like Camila's use of her falsetto here as it is very strong; kind of a funky song but it's ... read more

Lizzo has this insanely profound level of self-confidence that radiates from every word she sings. She is so confident and so no-fuck-giving that you cannot deny she's one bad bitch that's not afraid to speak her mind. "Cuz I Love You" is a showcase of Lizzo's powerhouse vocals as well. As seen in live performances, her vocals are no joke, and she means business when she busts out her pipes. Though I didn't like every song on this album, Lizzo's energy, incredible vocals, and the ... read more

Track ratings: ++ (top tier), + (pretty good), +/- (middle tier), - (bottom tier)
1. Almost Love: + (not really my vibe, but her vocals and harmonies are impressive on this one)
2. Paris: ++
3. Hold Tight: +/- (was pretty good until the feature came in; it's a no for me)
4. Sue Me: ++
5. Prfct: +
6. Bad Time: ++
7. Mona Lisa: +
8. Diamonds Are Forever: ++

Stand-out tracks:
2. Paris: here she proves she's a bad bitch, and I'm living for it.
4. Sue Me: such a kick-ass song. Once again she shows ... read more