Skrillex - Quest For Fire
70

Unlike its counterpart, "Don't Get Too Close", "Quest for Fire" exudes a sense of focused freshness, resulting in a successful quest for fiery beats. The features seamlessly enhance the overall tracks, rather than feeling superfluous and incomplete as on its aforementioned sister album.

Skrillex - Don't Get Too Close
40

Whereas Skrillex was once at the forefront of exploring new sounds, on "Don’t Get Too Close," he appears to be lagging behind the curve more than ever.

Flume - Things Don’t Always Go the Way You Plan
65

Despite it being a captivating listen, these leftovers do not live up to the standards of Flume's previous releases, resulting in a mixtape that is not bad but ultimately pretty forgettable.

50

The album's experimentality and aspiration is it's biggest problem, songs feel a bit too far fetched and overstay their welcome.

Caroline Polachek - Desire, I Want to Turn Into You
85

Bouncing from one idea to another, Caroline Polachek's long awaited new album is relentless in creativity and bop's from start to finish.

Kelela - Raven
65

Kelela's "Raven" is focused and has a strong atmosphere, but is definitely not for everyone. Despite it's complexity it often feels monotonous and lost in itself.

Rebecca Black - Let Her Burn
40

"Let Her Burn" is ambitious, but also overproduced and shoots off in all direction without hitting any particular spot.

Tennis - Pollen
55

Tennis new album feels mediocre and drawn out, and is unfortunately not as polished as their previous LP "Swimmer".

Paramore - This Is Why
70

Paramore come back with an album that feels fresh and exciting, but feels a bit lackluster in the second half.

Lil Yachty - Let's Start Here.
70

Lil Yachty's ambitious psych-rock album is exciting and riveting. It's clearly a passion project and succeeds in feeling authentic to the genre. Yet the vocals feel a bitt dull sometimes, and despite the album being fleshed out as good as a first try can be, it misses that little something to bring it over to greatness. But all in all this is a great listen and it will be exciting to see whatever Lil Yachty comes up with next.

Kendrick Lamar - To Pimp a Butterfly
100

What can be said about this album that hasn't been said already. Still sounds as relevant and fresh as ever. In my personal opinion the most important and one the best albums of the last decade. Albums like these only come once in a long, long while. Even if you're not interested in the genre it's a must listen.

Jakey - ROMCOM
70

Many swear words, too scary.

But on a serious note, just like Matt Watson's album this year, this is an impressive debut, showcasing through good production and songwriting that Jakey is capable of being more than just a "Youtuber".

MGMT - 11•11•11
40

Some ideas on this project is interesting, but for the most it is unfortunately long and forgettable.

Weyes Blood - And In The Darkness, Hearts Aglow
90

Although it's not as watertight as Titanic Rising, Weyes Blood is back with another fantastic record. Just like her previous record, everything from production, songwriting, to vocals is flawlessly executed.

Angel Olsen - Big Time
75

A beautiful country album with great songwriting that sometimes feels a bit bland.

Anna of the North - Crazy Life
60

Cute and charming, but sadly extremely generic and lacking ideas.

Phoenix - Alpha Zulu
50

Phoenix's first album in 5 years, plays it safe and therefore often finds itself in mediocrity. However, when the band does explore new territory, it feels half-baked most of the time, ultimately resulting in a pretty forgettable experience.

Natalia Lafourcade - De Todas las Flores
90

Such a pretty and beautiful album with a fantastic range both vocally and instrumental. Songs often start purposely a bit withheld, but then suddenly turn into these magnificent, well crafted arrangements, making this record one of the highlights of the year.

Special Interest - Endure
60

"Endure" is in your face, demanding, but many tracks often feel monotone and go on a bit too long without adding anything, making them an exhausting listening, which however again may be the point.

Dawn Richard & Spencer Zahn - Pigments
80

Beautiful composition and lovely vocals, a journey from start to finish that doesn't try to reinvent the wheel, but nevertheless is such a joy to listen to.

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