I gotta be honest — André 3000 is a legend, no doubt about that. And I actually thought New Blue Sun, his flute album, was a decent and surprisingly calming detour. But with 7 Piano Sketches, I’m just not really feeling it.

I get that it’s meant to be more of a freeform, expressive thing — like musical doodles or sketches, as the title suggests. And in that sense, sure, it’s André doing what he loves, and I respect that. But when it comes down to the ... read more

Yeah, the deluxe doesn't add anything more. It's even more of a snooze fest than the original album, and that says something.

Nothing we haven’t already heard from Calvin. Blessings fits right into his signature style — sunny, laid-back, and made for those Ibiza parties. It’s not trying to break new ground, and it also doesn’t need to. The track is smooth, catchy, and easy to vibe with.

It nails that tropical feel Calvin does so well. Sure, it’s not mind-blowing or really inventive, but it’s clean, polished, and it works for what it is. All in all, Blessings is a solid addition to ... read more

One thing I’ll always respect about Kid Cudi is that he’s not afraid to take risks and switch things up. Every new release feels like a new chapter for Cudi, he never really repeats himself, and NEVERLAND is no exception. Once again, Cudi steps into a new soundscape, and while I appreciate the ambition, I’m not entirely sure this one hits the mark.

There’s something intriguing about the track — it has a sort of anthemic chorus that feels like it should be a ... read more

After a decent debut, The Cure came back with Seventeen Seconds, which feels like a natural continuation of the sound they introduced on Three Imaginary Boys. It stays in the same lane quality and sound-wise, but with a more cohesive, atmospheric vibe that starts to hint at the band’s darker direction.

The biggest standout here — by far — is A Forest. That song alone lifts this album to another level. It's haunting, minimal, hypnotic, and just one of their best tracks ... read more

What an album this is. Truly one of the best of the ’80s, and also one of the best of all time. Disintegration feels like stepping into a different universe. It’s just really haunting, atmospheric, deeply emotional, and yet weirdly comforting in its melancholy. From start to finish, you’re totally invested.

The guitar work on this record is phenomenal — subtle, textured, and endlessly expressive. It never overpowers the mood, but it totally creates the mood. The whole ... read more

At this point, you kind of just have to respect Ed Sheeran for consistently making some of the most dull, boring music — and doing it so successfully. The man found his formula, stuck to it, and cashed in big time. Gotta respect the hustle, I guess.

Now, I’ll admit — and this is coming from someone who’s definitely not the biggest Ed Sheeran fan — X isn’t bad. It’s just... there. It’s got a few moments that are kind of nice, even if they’re ... read more

What a fucking masterpiece this is. I just can't imagine there's a single soul on this earth that doesn't like this album. It's just perfect.

good kid, m.A.A.d city completely shattered expectations coming off Section .80. Kendrick took a huge leap forward here and delivered one of the best, most cohesive, most impactful hip hop albums ever made. From the first listen, you already knew it was a classic. And now, years later, it still holds that title. And it still hits the ... read more

Coming off two amazing runs with MOTM and MOTM II, and then the somewhat underwhelming Indicud, Cudi drops Satellite Flight, and honestly, this one also doesn’t hit the same heights as his first two classics. It’s not a bad album by any means; there are definitely some enjoyable tracks on here. I actually appreciate how Cudi experiments a bit more this time around, leaning even deeper into that spacey, atmospheric sound he’s always been drawn to. The project feels cohesive in ... read more

Pharrell will always be a legend, whether it’s through N.E.R.D., The Neptunes, or his earlier solo work, his influence is undeniable. Then came G I R L in 2014, and while it doesn’t really reach the heights of his best projects, it’s still a decent listen at times. You get that signature Pharrell bounce on tracks like Marilyn Monroe, Gush, and Gust of Wind, and honestly, those are also immediately the clear standouts for me too.

The rest of the album is fine — nothing ... read more

Unc, wrap it up please.

Will Smith thought he'd make a return we won't forget? Oh please, we'll definitely forget this one. It's boring, generic, lacklustre, anything you'd wish an album wouldn't be. And both the lyricism and his rapping performances are just so laughably bad, it already starts getting annoying just a few tracks in. Based On A True Story is probably the corniest thing that's been put out this year. I also can't imagine any rapper putting ... read more

Aminé continues bringing those summer vibes. Quite excited to see what more he has in store on his new project.

Hot garbage. This track has no point in existing. Like really.

After Presence, yet another underwhelming album...

With In Through the Out Door, it really feels like Zeppelin were at a different place — and not necessarily in the best way. Much like Presence, this album just doesn’t carry the same magic, cohesion, or hard-hitting energy that made their earlier work so legendary. You can tell it wasn’t as much of a full-band effort this time around. It lacks that unity their earlier records had, and as a result, it feels pretty ... read more

Uff.. a bit of a tough one.

Let’s be real — after Physical Graffiti, which is arguably Led Zeppelin’s greatest achievement, Presence was always going to have a tough act to follow. But still, this one’s definitely the weakest album they had released up to that point. It’s not a bad record — it’s still Zeppelin, after all — but it just doesn’t quite hold up next to the absolute monsters that came before it.

The album kicks off incredibly ... read more

Man, what a monster of an album. One of the best albums ever, I do think so.

Physical Graffiti is by far Led Zeppelin’s most ambitious project. A double album, clocking in at around 90 minutes — and honestly, I love that about it. It’s bold, expansive, and just overflowing with creativity. You really feel like the band just had too much good material and just said, “fuck it, let’s release all of it.” And I’m so glad they did.

The first part of the ... read more

What a run. After the insane streak of Led Zeppelin I through IV, it must’ve been incredibly hard to meet the sky-high expectations. But somehow, Houses of the Holy really shows that the band was more than just hard rock legends — they were willing to take risks and experiment. And I really liked that about this album.

Right from the start, it feels like something different than their other albums. There’s more variety, more genre-blending, and it makes the album feel fresh ... read more

If we’re talking about peak Led Zeppelin, IV is it. This is the one where everything just came together. After already dropping three brilliant albums in less than two years — which is still mind-blowing — Led Zeppelin IV feels like the moment they truly mastered their sound. Every bit of blues, folk, hard rock, mysticism, and raw power they’d been experimenting with before is all here, perfectly balanced and elevated. This isn’t just their personal best album ... read more

I get that not everyone’s gonna be into Don Toliver over this type of Synthpop production. But I kinda dig it. There’s something about his voice floating over these synths that just sounds great. I wouldn’t mind a full Synthpop album from him at all. Doja also did her thing as always. Don't think it's a stand-out verse per se, but it works well though. My favorite part of the song has to be the chorus — when their voices come together. That chorus just works so ... read more

It’s just really insane when you look back and realise how easily bands used to drop masterpieces. In just a year and a half, Led Zeppelin delivered three albums that most bands couldn’t even dream of achieving over a full career. Led Zeppelin I was raw, explosive, and heavy as hell. Then Led Zeppelin II came through with even more character and identity. That was the album where they truly became Led Zeppelin, no longer just blues rock prodigies, but full-blown pioneers of the ... read more