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‘I Love You, Honeybear’ has Father John Misty presenting a witty and cynical view of love, romance, and relationships in general. The genuine nature of its opening track is hysterically ironic when viewed in the greater context of the album, as are the record’s gorgeous instrumentals and upbeat tone. He holds no punches, taking jabs at stereotypical women on “The Night Josh Tillman Came To Our Apt.” and lackluster men on “The Ideal Husband.” He mocks ... read more

Lucy Dacus’s first EP, ‘2019,’ features a collection of singles she dropped across that same year, correlating with various holidays and celebrations. Some are original tracks, but many are covers of a wide variety of genres and artists, leading to a mixed pot of results. “Fool’s Gold” is a stunning, lovely original opener, and the equally beautiful “La Vie En Rose” takes a more upbeat tone, intertwining English lyrics into Édith ... read more

While much of the hype surrounding ‘Super What?’ is due to its status as MF DOOM’s first posthumous release, this is undoubtedly a CZARFACE album through and through. Fortunately, they bring their A-game on a lyrical front, and the production from The Czar-Keys (7L and Todd Spadafore) evokes the lighthearted spirit of both the artists’ most lovable works.

While only appearing for a handful of verses, DOOM has writing credits on every track, and his influence can be felt ... read more

‘Historian’ improves upon Lucy’s previous LP, ‘No Burden,’ in nearly every way. It strikes a satisfying balance between her soft vocals and its rough, indie rock instrumentals, exploring a wide pallet of sounds. The longer run times of tracks like “Night Shift” and “Pillar of Truth” allow her to effortlessly transition between gentle balladry and grandiose performance, also seen on “Body to Flame.” The electrifying guitar ... read more