rachel chinouriri is truly infectious! i feel like with each new listen i'll learn to like this album even more, but even as of now: it's stellar. chinouriri blends alternative, rock, pop, and indie, with an uplifting, warm, and heartaching/heartwarming vibe. it's truly such a fun album: the intro track is captivating, and there are some big highlights throughout: 'never need me', 'dumb bitch juice', 'what a devastating turn of events', 'all i ... read more

warm, cozy, truly songs that make you feel at home. harry styles returns triumphant and makes you wanna sing, dance, cry, and just fully enjoy. this project felt light and comforting. there’s pure pop, rock, synths, funk, and soul. ‘matilda’ is really an emotional wreck of a song and i feel like it relates to so many people’s story. in my opinion, there are 2 kinda boring songs, but the grand majority were very entertaining and great. one thing to point out is that the ... read more

i don’t understand how the score is so low for this record. this is my favorite shawn mendes’ album by far; it’s cohesive, inspirational, fun, reflective, and it really solidifies him as a talented pop boy. the intro and title track are absolutely beautiful, they’re clearly meant to remind you of alice in wonderland. shawn expresses his vulnerability and showcases his emotional AND vocal range. the man is actually very talented: unfortunately, the scores here are not ... read more

this record is truly phenomenal. she speaks on lgbtq rights and relationships, critiques the adaptive political personas, highlights the good vs bad human nature through religious comparisons, notes immigration laws, tackles emotional personal stories: all encompassing brilliantly into this beautifully crafted record. the song 'born this way' is not just a gay anthem, rather THE gay anthem. i love that you can hear repeated melodies throughout: 'government hooker' & ... read more

this album felt peaceful and serene, finneas' voice is soothing, however, it felt a bit underwhelming. it was nice to listen through this mix of ballads and pop rock bops, however, they got really repetitive. it felt like most of the songs were missing something, rather i might say that a lot of them will just fade out. the first single, the title track, had me very intrigued into what the album would sound like, however, the rest of it was not as good as the lead. it was pleasant to ... read more

gaga is no stranger to show tunes and theatrics, but harlequin takes it to another level. i felt like i was listening to harley more than gaga, she really embodies this character sonically. there’s a lot of covers/interpolations, and as per usual, she sounds beautiful in all of them. ‘oh when the saints’ took me back to my religious school, and to perhaps one of the few things i enjoyed from church: their songs. the interpolation is crazy good. although i praise the artistic ... read more

the fame monster is dark, atmospheric, and conceptual. although the record is rather short, considering it’s an extension of the fame, it has its own identity in her discography. there’s no denying that gaga was a student of pop, perfecting her craft over the years. ‘alejandro’ is dark pop perfection. i can’t see anyone else singing these songs: they were made and perfected for lady gaga only. this ‘larger than life’ attitude is what makes gaga, gaga. ... read more

this is really a shame cuz i was rooting for katy's return. from the pr to the actual content of the album, this is disastrous. it got to the point where i really do feel sorry for katy, especially since i was rooting for her success. the majority of the songs, except for 2, sound uninspiring, mediocre, and generic. there's one song i actually enjoyed listening to, and i think it's due to its emotional value: 'wonder'. sentimental from the start with her child's ... read more

to come into the industry this explosive and this defying is a risk, and it paid in diamonds for gaga. how do you have 3 instant classics in one record: 'just dance', 'paparazzi', and 'poker face'. with this debut album, gaga established herself as a certified superstar. this is sassy, sharp, bold. i think 'poker face' might've been my first ever music video obsession: i remember vividly the platinum blonde hair, the blue outfit, gaga dancing on a ... read more

doechii is punchy, fierce, and refreshing. this is my first introduction to doechii, and i'm pleasantly surprised. this project exudes her personality, and i felt like i got to understand her and especially her humor. based on this record alone and her not having more recognition makes me classify her as overlooked talent cuz how is she not mainstream. it's so refreshing to have a rapper speaking on different social topics instead of the overused boring themes of sex, money, and ... read more

god i love ashe's voice and lyricism. she's a storyteller through and through. this feels like the perfect ending to this record trilogy "ashlyn rae willson". it's softly melodic, yet grand and theatric. with each listen i love the songs more and more. the theming is beautiful; from heartbreak to growing aches to independent artist struggles to dark personal thoughts, and more. her songwriting transported me to a green meadow, to a moment of reflection: that's how ... read more

this is pure genius hip hop. listening to a 1998 album for the first time in 2024, yet it sounds so fresh. lauryn hill's sonic range is spectacular: from soothing vocals, to gunning rap verses, to an admirable heart of soul. i think the aspect i enjoyed the most was the lyrical content: merging political, social, and personal issues: her roots, calling out double standards, and even dedicating a song to her son. this is everything you'd want from a perfect hip hop record. sonically, ... read more

i wasn't expecting much due to the general opinion on this record, however, it honestly did feel refreshing. the music itself was okay. she blended reggae, afrobeats, brazilian funk, folk, rnb, which sounds a bit excessive. i can appreciate the artistic style of this whole concept album, however the repeat value on these songs is low. although at most time i praise madonna's versatility and genre bending abilities, it doesn't feel as natural in this record. the inspiration from ... read more

sabrina is finally getting her mainstream flowers. when pop sounds refreshing, that's when you know you've heard a good record. at first listen i thought i would rate this in the 70 range, but as i listened more and more, the songs are so infectious, catchy, and overall.. just great. this is refreshing pop with elements of rock, country, rnb, and disco. she can really hop through genres, yet make them all feel cohesive and all... sabrina. i understand when she said this felt like her ... read more

this is clearly not madonna's best work, nonetheless, it's not a terrible album. i enjoyed the electronic and dance genres, almost synonym of madonna at this point, however, the record felt very dated. on the grand majority of the songs, the production is extremely generic 2015 pop. there are some highlights, like 'wash all over me', 'ghosttown', and 'devil pray', but i didn't really care for the rest. 'living for love' reminded me of ... read more

this project is a full on mess. ice spice as an artist never switches her flow, she sounds monotonous. no wonder 90% of her songs sound the same. 'popa' and 'plenty sun' were decent since she actually switched up her flow. why was every single song about being rich, insulting statements, having a big butt, and being better than other "bitches". like how unoriginal, uninspired, and uncreative can you be? the beat and instrumental in 'think u the shit' is ... read more

there's a lot to praise about taylor's songwriting, as there usually is, however this project felt lazy, unclimactic, and lexically complicated for no apparent reason. throwing big words around just to create "smart" sentences is so boring to me. compared to some of her previous work, this record felt underwhelming with no artistic evolution whatsoever. there's also the issue with the track titles... 'my boy only breaks his favorite toys', 'but daddy i ... read more

this is my first listen through a complete charli xcx album and i'm pleasantly satisfied. this record felt acidic (whatever that means), in the best way possible. although most times i hear this hyper-dance-pop genre i dislike the exaggerated autotune and reverbs, for BRAT, it just works perfectly. her voice sounds flawlessly balanced and engineered, with the right layered combination of vocals and production. thematically, charli is embracing, yet at the same time critiquing the ... read more

ok madonna i'll step into your world. once i realized this was a dance/club music album, i enjoyed it much more. mdna does NOT deserve to be madonna's lowest rated album. the record was fun to go through. the thing about it is that there aren't any big highlights or moments where you can really praise the song crafting, rather all the songs are just fun. i very much enjoyed going through its entirety, but it wasn't a career highlight for madonna. i can't help but ... read more

it’s fiery and fierce, snappy and bold. from the minute i started listening, it felt fresh, unlike any other sound she’s ever done. the whole record has a very distinct presence: its tough and hard, yet soft and sweet, which makes the album title oh so accurate. i’m sorry, but i can’t lie: after ‘4 Minutes’, i wanted the record to go quicker and finish it up. although after it there were like 3 songs i liked, the grand majority was hard to get through. there ... read more