Laufey has come back swinging, with a lust for vengeance and a taste for tears. One of the negligible problems I had with Bewitched were the quality of the filler tracks compared to the singles, but A Matter Of Time nullifies that complaint, with every track containing such uniqueness and beauty, no matter the topic. These songs felt such high quality and this album is just thoroughly divine. With witty one-liners, exceptional production and composition, and hard reads on both her suitors and ... read more

Bewitched is, to put it simply, a masterpiece. This LP isn’t a pop smash hit, but isn’t quite jazz; Laufey is engineering her own sub-genre of perfection. The melodies are simply entrancing, bringing the listener into the world of Laufey, showcasing elegance and prestige with a strong helping of heartbreak. The lyrical quality of this album puts to shame many, with the topic of love infesting her mind, soul, and heart. Laufey is a once in a generation talent, her genius being ... read more

While I do have a few grievances with this record, Wishbone is a great album. I do enjoy the originality attempted on this LP, but I feel like this narrative is getting told again and again, with no character growth or change throughout the tracks. While there’s no song that’s less than great on this album, the songs all build to the same result, so there’s little point listening to the whole album when you could just listen to the standout tracks on loop. However, when you ... read more

Clairo’s Charm is a melancholic sensation. The lyrics are filled with such poetical emotion and passion, utilizing such intelectual metaphors to convey a bittersweet message. But the lyricism isn’t the best aspect of this album; the production on Charm is what makes this album so great. Every single note is so individualized and powerful, while sounding so soft. The extravagant instrumentals backing such passionate words invokes is what makes this album so great. An amazing record ... read more

Lyn Lapid’s BUZZKILL is a strong debut album. It’s an enjoyable piece to listen to, with its lofi beats and smooth vocals, allowing for full emersion within the LP. There’s not much to complain about, as Lyn fully utilized the potential this album held to the most she could. An overall great record.

Mayhem is a perfect depiction of the mastery Lady Gaga has over music. Each song sounds so clean and satisfying, every melody being so perfectly crafted to work its way into your mind without being annoying. The lyricism paints a beautiful portrait of circumstances, whether it’s a dancing battlefield or a cold drink on a beach. While not every song is going to be my favorite, this album is objectively amazing, every note molded into place to create a LP meant to fuel a party. I have next ... read more

Who’s The Clown? is a very unique album. Each song feels like a diary entry, allowing the listener to visualize Audrey’s most vulnerable moments. The lyrics are very intricate, yet simple. However, such simplicity is at times a weak point for this record. The friendly wording aids the lyricism in songs like Sex and the city, but disappoint in songs like Silver Jubilee. Additionally, the production on this record is weak. Every song has the essentially the same beat with little ... read more

GUTS is a phenomenal album to put it simply. While SOUR was lyrically focused, Olivia really hones in on the musicality aspect of this record. Every track is close to perfection, evolving to become exactly as the singer-songwriter envisioned. This 39 minute masterpiece takes the listener on a rollercoaster of emotion, quickly providing angst, and even more rapidly replacing it with despair. This album really exemplifies the talent within Olivia, replicating—and even topping—her ... read more

Deserves to be the most streamed female album. Successfully encapsulates teenage angst while maintaining a level of maturity most adults don’t have. This album is so raw and passionate, while feeling so polished and precise. Every element of each song feels like meticulous hours were spent over that piece alone, just to perfect another second of this record. While I’m not a fan of shorter LPs, SOUR manages to not only withhold the standards set by other records lengthwise, it blows ... read more

This album could’ve been a train wreck. There were a lot of times where I’d start listening to a song and think, “man this one’s going to be a skip” only to end it by loving the song. There’s many things about this album that should be too much or cringy, but Marina somehow gets away with it. Marina’s genius manages to keep this whole project afloat and alive, her passion for music rectifying any grievances I thought I would have with the album. The ... read more

To me, this album feels like Reneé is just throwing anything at the wall and seeing what sticks. Occasionally, I’ll be stunned by genuine lyrics and an amazing vocal display, but most of the time I’m just bored. All the standout tracks (Shy, At Least I’m Hot, You’d Like That Wouldn’t You) from this album seem like they were designed for everyone to like them, and while I do like these tracks, I only like them. There’s nothing complex or interesting ... read more