An album chock full of solid to great songs, Remind Me Tomorrow showcases Sharon Van Etten's growth in sound and style. Songs alternate from slower tempo, spacier ballads to upbeat, pop infused jams, something Sharon has never tried before. The faster songs are very fun, clearly influenced by 1980's synth laden new wave acts. "Comeback Kid" and "Seventeen" feature incredibly catchy hooks and great vocals from Sharon. The slower tracks are a little more familiar to fans of ... read more

Centipede Hz had the unenviable task of following up one of the best albums of the millennia, but that doesn't make it a bad album. It isn't the achievement in style, sound and flow that MPP is, but then again not many things are. CHz is a weird and wild experience, one that showcases AnCo's best and worst tendencies. Songs are filled with sounds, samples and musical textures that are all over the place, producing songs that can be catchy yet cluttered. The best tracks find a balance between ... read more

Travis Scott elevates the trap game with Astroworld, an album that turns the genre into a psychedelic, druggy fever dream. The basic trap beats are mixed with woozy synthesizers to create a very unique feel. The production on Astroworld as a whole is stellar, as is the guest list. Tracks like "STARGAZING" and "SICKO MODE" feature pitch shifts that have you on your toes. "STOP TRYING TO BE GOD" combines the voices of Scott, Kid Cudi, James Blake, and Earth, Wind and ... read more

It's big, it's imperfect, it's pretentious, it's all over the place, and yet it demands your attention. The 1975 draw from seemingly every corner of musical style, including (but not limited to) indie rock, trap, EDM and jazz, and this variety of sound leads to a daunting yet rewarding listen. The radio friendly tracks like "Give Yourself a Try" and "Love It If We Made It" don't shy away from darker themes of the void left by internet relationships and the current state of ... read more

If this is what it sounds like when sexbots take over the world then Lord let it happen as soon as possible

Mouth Moods is more than just a meme mashup album. Neil has gone in and fundamentally changed how these songs are structured, and by doing so he creates new rhythms that are both infectious and hilarious. There's such a variety of influence here, from 90's pop culture to 2000's butt rock to 70's rock classics, and yet nothing feels out of place. Songs flow into one another like magic, jumping from goofy mashups of Barenaked Ladies and the Doobie Brothers, hilarious interludes about BlockBuster ... read more

Confidence, confidence, confidence! The band's name and album title exudes it in every sense possible. Confident Music for Confident People scoffs at your preconceived notions of what a dance album should be, laughing in the face of such petty words like "depth" and "introspection". From start to finish, so long as you check your brain at the door, you're gonna have a good time with CMfCP. The inspirations from acts like LCD Soundsystem, Hot Chip, and Cut Copy are obvious, ... read more

There's not a rapper out there who can sling it like cupcakKe does. Her raunch is unparalleled, but it's the way she carries it and believes so hard in it that sets her apart. On her album Ephorize, cupcakKe delivers some of the most fun and fire raps you'll hear in 2018. The beats on Ephorize draw from a number of different genres, although there's a simplicity to each of them that leaves room for improvement. From the brash beats "Cinnamon Toast Crunch" to the EDM styled "Post ... read more

Jason Pierce sounds like a man who has been through a lot. Every breath on his latest (and potentially final) Spiritualized album is laborious and slighter than he's ever sounded. But rather than crumbling under the weight of his physical and mental struggles, Pierce goes marching on, and on And Nothing Hurt, he continues on making his signature brand of beautiful, symphonic space rock sound as good as it ever has. The melodies are soft and beautiful, and the lyrics are equally as poignant. ... read more

Years after its initial release, MVotC remains the immaculate indie rock album. Every facet of this LP takes Vampire Weekend's sound and style to new heights. MVotC features one of the smoothest flows of any album you'll ever hear, with each song perfectly placed within the track listing. Each track is exquisitely produced and performed, with every song featuring a flurry of complex but concise instrumentation. From the exquisite piano play on Step and Young Lion to the breakneck drumming on ... read more

Vince is back with a quick album based around a radio show. The concept is fun, and the radio bits are fun and accurate to true radio, but I only wish it delved more into the concept than it does. On the song side, Vince hits with his usual sharpness. The beats are simple and straight to the point, allowing Vince to flex his rapping prowess to full effect. While the songs are short, they sting you just enough to stick. The album also features various cameos from the likes of Tyga, Jay Rock, and ... read more