Bob Dylan - Rough and Rowdy Ways
87

No shortage of beautiful moments and vocals, but overall, it's just a vibe.

Neil Young - Homegrown
85

Chill. That's about it.

Perfume Genius - Set My Heart On Fire Immediately
91

There is so much beauty and heart behind this project that the impact is simply undeniable.

Hayley Williams - Petals for Armor
76

While there are a couple of lackluster additions here, a majority of the tracks play with a sound and style of lyricism that travels with ease from anger to catharsis in a beautiful way.

The Strokes - The New Abnormal
89

Incredible use of sounds and vocals, this record is a thoroughly original effort with only one miss.

Dua Lipa - Future Nostalgia
79

Smart lyrics and slick production make the second effort by this magnificent artist a paradise for pop music.

Dua Lipa - Dua Lipa
77

Stunning vocals with incredibly engaging beats and a variety of pop-oriented instrumentation. Dua Lipa is one of the most promising up-and-coming pop singers.

Frances Quinlan - Likewise
86

Beautiful vocals with a sprinkle of unique instrumentation and lyrics that fit perfectly into the sound and mood of each track.

Mac Miller - Circles
89

Beautiful, groovy, and full of heart. A phenomenal encapsulation of the legend that was Mac.

Weyes Blood - Front Row Seat to Earth
89

Many beautiful and well-written moments, and Do You Need My Love is one of my all time favorite songs.

Weyes Blood - The Outside Room
68

Many pleasant and interesting artistic choices, but not nearly enough of it is all that much fun to listen to.

Frank Ocean - Blonde
94

It's a mood and everyone knows.

Laura Marling - Semper Femina
88

I can't help but be effected by the gorgeous work that Laura Marling puts out, and this is no different.

Laura Marling - Song For Our Daughter
93

Incredibly touching lyrics, soothing vocals, interesting stylistic choices, and a warm emotional presence make this my current favorite album of the year.

Fiona Apple - Fetch the Bolt Cutters
90

Some of the most engaging musical work in recent memory, with manic percussion, spontaneous sound play, and beautifully exaggerated vocal inflections. Some of the songs don't hit as hard due to lyrics that don't resonate with me personally, but the tracks here hit extremely hard for the most part.

Samia - The Baby
87

The production and stylist voice behind this album is superbly charming and delightful, with many nostalgic-sounding audible ques and effects. Samia's vocals are stunning, specifically on Does Not Heal, possibly my favorite track. The runtime is lean but provides plenty of emotional payoff to latch onto. Definitely up there with my favorite albums of the year.

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