Although many will claim that the primary purposes of "Endless" were for Frank Ocean to free himself of the Def Jam record label, and to act as a teaser to his 2016 masterpiece "Blonde", the album really is an art form in its own right. By far the most overlooked and underappreciated Frank Ocean project, the visual album "Endless" was a particularly important step for Frank in his growth as an artist. Not only did it signify his return to music after a lengthy ... read more
It's just one brilliant cut after another on this classic LP. Simply beautiful music.
Bold, abrasive and oftentimes psychedelic, Kanye West and Kid Cudi's collaborative LP "KIDS SEE GHOSTS" provides a concise and purposeful dose of music through 7 punchy tracks, which value quality over quantity.
"Hurry Up Tomorrow" is a grand, cinematic and fitting finale to The Weeknd's latest (and final?) trilogy. The production on this album is absolutely incredible, with all the tracks seamlessly transitioning into each other beautifully (particularly from "Baptized In Fear" to "Open Hearts"). Lyrically, Abel is also on point, touching on themes of paranoia, depression and isolation. His vocals are characteristically smooth and silky as he glides gracefully over ... read more
Kendrick Lamar's 2015 album "To Pimp a Butterfly" is his (and maybe even all of hip-hop's) magnum opus. There is nothing I can really say about this album that hasn't been said already - it is truly a masterpiece and embodies everything a rap album should be, laying down an impossible benchmark for generations of artists to come. This is lyrical and musical genius at its finest.