Sometimes an album is just sick as hell.

A controversial reprise to "Short 'N Sweet", "Man's Best Friend" has its moments of fresh, infectious pop goodness. Yet even Sabrina Carpenter's personality cannot salvage most of her latest album from sounding non-descript.

As the narrative of a relationship turned sour at the heart of “A Matter of Time” unfolds, both Laufey herself and her music appear to grow more confident. The result is a shimmering nostalgia trip with modern sensibilities, sweet and romantic yet undeniably biting.

Although JID’s latest album isn’t as consistently incredible as “The Forever Story”, “God Does Like Ugly” is still as versatile and creative, sporting its own share of highlights.

Alex G's second major label release sadly pales a little in comparison to his earlier work within the indie sphere, trading his unorthodox songwriting style for a more mainstream, less exciting sound.

It's hard not to get swept up in Westside Cowboy's infectious passion. On this debut EP of theirs they already show great promise in distinguishing themselves within the Garage Rock genre, thanks to some wonderful vocal harmonies and bittersweet melodies.

The much anticipated follow-up to “Preacher’s Daughter” sees Ethel Cain learn from her experimentation with Ambient music on “Perverts” and apply the lessons in bringing to life the Slowcore songwriting she gained her fame for. As a whole, this prequel album is perhaps a little less cohesive than Cain’s debut, yet the best moments on “Willoughby Tucker” are hautingly beautiful and emotionally devestating.

Here I am, floating in space. Suspended in between the moment I will come into existence and the moment prior. It is a strange place to be in, filled with a comforting warmth that masks the uncertainty of the coming moment. Will I make it to the other side? And once I get there, what will life offer me? Thankfully, I can rest a little while longer here, drifting through the ether as it fills itself with the sound of song. Of piano, drum, and cello-bowed guitar, accompanied by angelic Icelandic ... read more

This might be what it sounded like when Jesus ascended to Heaven.

Simply one of the most consistently laid-back yet engaging albums of the year.

At age 19, Kate Bush already possessed an unrivaled ear for fun yet mystifying melodies.

It didn't even feel like I was threading on solid ground as I let the transcendental sounds of "Vanisher, Horizon Scraper" fill my ears. My eyes fixed on that point where the setting sun kissed the calm North Sea, I felt as though I was stepping into a world removed from the people around me, into a soundscape that I could only grasp through the soft light and twilight clouds.

So yes, Quadeca has gotten pretty good at this music stuff.

More energetic, electrifying, and iconic than their debut, Black Sabbath’s “Paranoid” is the sound of metal to come.

R.I.P. Ozzy Osbourne, you truly made some kick-ass music in your time!

Very interesting to listen to this as a transition point. I'd say this is predominantly still a Hard Rock album, yet those essential elements that would define Heavy Metal going forward are undeniably present here. The sluggish riffs played on psyched out guitars, over which occult chants are released upon the world. Black Sabbath's debut album is a force to be reckoned with: suave, confident, and delightfully ... read more

Switching things from the introspective and vulnerable “CHROMOKOPIA”, Tyler brings the heat on “DON’T TAP THE GLASS”: a short, simple, yet dynamic and creative album that matches the season.

Inspired by some of the most soulful voices of Indie R&B, "SWAG" is Justin Bieber's most interesting and daring album to date. Sadly, the results of his stylistic evolution are lackluster.

Natalia Lafourcade sounds as enchanting as ever on "Cancionera", an album full of gorgeous balladry ranging from joyous to intimate.

Ice cold and confidently so.

Wet Leg’s second album is more cohesive than their debut, yet sadly more monotonous as well, as the infectious choruses of their earlier work are largely missing here.

PinkPantheress has perfected her formula on her latest mixtape, offering gorgeously produced hits of nostalgia and romance which are as addictive as love itself.