In contrast to their previous works, Sparks new album feels lackluster and outdated.

Dev Lemon's second EP is a brave statement of an artist that still has a lot to offer.

Despite being better than the previous leftovers released this year, it does feel frustrating that some of these half-baked ideas had potential, but are just thrown out in this fashion.

With JPEGMAFIA's production and Danny Brown's delivery, this is a match made in heaven and it shows.

"Fantasy" has a lot of ideas and soundscapes that unfortunately are either severely undercooked or not that interesting to begin with.

This album is the epiphany of everything wrong with the music industry.

With reflections on challenges in the music industries and life in general, accompanied with a fresh sound, Kesha's comeback LP deserves all the love and attention, despite losing a bit of steam towards the end.

Carried by KAYTRANADA's production, KAYTRAMINÉ's other half Aminé often provides an uninspiring effort with no real ideas, and is mostly outshined by features.

Overmono's debut album is laid-back yet expressive, but never tries to push the envelope.

Bowie's reflections on life and death, accompanied with him sounding as fresh and experimental as ever, results in an eerie masterpiece that sadly ended up being the last record of one of the greatest artists of our time.

Ed Sheeran's new crop of songs are inoffensive but bland, never go anywhere interesting and make for great background music in a cafe, where you can barely hear it over people talking.

Thoughtful and raw, billy woods shines on what is arguably Kenny Segal's best work so far, resulting in one of the most resonating rap albums so far this year.

Illinois is a masterpiece from front to back and living proof that any artist can make can make a fantastic record without any high-level production or backing.

Metallica's 72 Seasons falls between their best and worst work with some fun moments, but is ultimately overshadowed by it's unnecessarily long runtime without leaving any real impact.

Poetic but all over the place, Kara Jackson's latest album is a mixed bag that both feels focused and unfocused.

Despite drawing heavy inspiration from an era of music with a vast catalogue, Jessie Ware's latest LP feels fresh, exciting, and sensual, igniting a fire that never fades. If this album doesn't make you want to dance, nothing will.

Melancholic yet beautiful, The National's "First Two Pages of Frankenstein" speaks to the soul, despite some drawn-out tracks and occasionally rough vocals.

Although cute and inoffensive, "With A Hammer" unfortunately fails to make a lasting impact after it's ending.

An incredibly ambitious concept album that, unfortunately, falls flat and does not come close to the quality of the band's previous LP.

"No Highs" is at its best when the soundscapes are given room to breathe and gradually build up towards a poignant climax.