Cococontroverse

We always expect some kind of innovation from Lady Gaga—wrongly so, as she tends to make an impact more through her image and celebrity than through her music. With MAYHEM, she returns to her dark-pop roots, which are flawlessly executed but lack true originality.

The singles were very promising, delivering polished pop with a hint of innovation, but the rest of the album feels fairly generic, despite interesting lyrics and themes. It’s not what I was hoping for, but I’m not ... read more

Even after 40 years, this album remains so unique that it still feels like it comes from the future. I had the chance to discover it during a flight, and I felt as if I were transcending space and time—I couldn’t have chosen a better moment for this experience. It carries you in a kind of pleasant, slow languor, yet one that remains elusive. Wish You Were Here is a profoundly cinematic, theatrical, and above all, magnificent work.

From the very first 13-minute introduction, you ... read more

Both captivating and repetitive, Dear Insanity… explores mental health and psychological struggles through a diverse range of musical genres. This very diversity highlights DPR IAN’s versatility, though some tracks lack finesse. The album takes off strong and lands smoothly, a notable strength for a ~25-minute project. However, the middle section feels somewhat redundant due to its R&B foundation blended with an overly present and somewhat uninspired post-2020 disco influence. ... read more

Nu-metal, alternative rock, and contemporary R&B—an impressive eclectic mix for a dance album. It takes great musicality to blend so many genres while maintaining such a strong project. Rina brought a refreshing breeze to pop music with her debut album in 2020. Bold and personal, the genre transitions flow naturally, even if they remain somewhat “sectioned” into different parts of the album, which may lead listeners to favor certain sections over others.