EVERYONE'S A STAR! is a synthesis of everything I could love and hate with the same intensity. Well-produced, polished, and cynical, with great hooks and clever lyrical moments, the album still runs into moments that feel plastic—yet you somehow choose to overlook them because of the sheer thrill of the fun it sets out to deliver.

Sometimes evolving isn’t about creating a completely new version of yourself, but simply trimming the small mistakes along the way and igniting at ... read more

At this point, no one could’ve seen this coming, but Lily Allen has outdone herself — delivering not only her best album yet, but also opening up about her hurt and traumas, leaving us all wondering: who the fuck is Madeline?

On the bright side, Mumford and Sons have decided to return to their roots, delivering some real gems. The downside is that some lyrics sound unfinished or too literal to truly move the listener. Right direction, but not quite the right steps.

Olly Alexander's debut album might have some missteps when it comes to composition choices, but yet is refreshing, especially when the prime gear steams towards an unapologetic person that's not afraid of who he is.

There’s an irony in naming an album “Patterns” when you’re seemingly driving in circles. Although Kelsea tries to sound introspective with a slowed-down tempo, the melancholy here is more of a turnoff, and that’s partly because of the redundant lyricism—you’ve seen and heard her use all these weapons before, and now they just blare and don’t land. The disguised arrangements also don’t do enough to mask the fact that this is a pop album, not ... read more

Picture yourself standing in the trees watching the sunset while sipping on an iced tea laced with alcohol. It may be the cover for Leon Bridges album, but it really captures the essence of what this record is all about: nothing but thinking about life and letting everything else take a back seat. Sometimes we all just need that to reconnect with ourselves, don’t we?

Labeled as a return to her roots, Postcards is actually a showcase of who Miranda Lambert is as an artist. From the heartbreaker (“Run”), the sassy lyricist who likes to play with words (“Alimony” and “Dammit Randy”), the hopelessly infatuated lover (“Santa Fe” and “Wildfire”) to the powerful outlaw (“Living on the Run”), the album continues Lambert’s narrative, where the music needs no interlocutor, as it speaks for ... read more

During its first five tracks, Little Red feels like a pure burst of energy, but it quickly fades into something more like background music in a club — not necessarily inviting you to the dance floor

When you reach the top of the mountain, the view changes your perspective. When you’re a pop star, that can mean a lifetime of chasing your “day on the mountain,” and here’s Perry’s downfall. After all these years, who is Katy Perry anyway? “143” grabs the generic but pleasant, but it left questions that still resonate with listeners. Sometimes the medication just doesn’t work like the first time and it’s time to find a new remedy, even as ... read more

Nelly Furtado has had a very specific career, from indie singer to full-blown pop diva, then leaving it all behind and going in the opposite direction. “7” follows 2017’s “The Ride,” but unlike its predecessor, the new record doesn’t add anything worthy of Furtado’s brand. In fact, most of the songs sound like a training session, leaving you hoping something might happen instead of just sonic leftovers from her old personas. It may not be bad, but ... read more

Cold as a black wind, Jackson Dean's sophomore album struggles to maintain its head above water at moments, but survive enough to haunt your mind in a delicate way.

Put out a chicken soup if you're looking for something smooth and light, but in case of a bigger hunger search out for something most consistent.

Wilson is trying to evolve, but somehow Whirlwind sticks in the middle of the road, where her tricks are predicted.

Before Stampede was released, Orville Peck said he was facing a dark moment, where the masked cowboy was stuck in the middle of the road. As the project progresses, Peck flirts with different strobe lights, but at times he feels like a guest, not the host of his own party. They say that to take one step forward, you have to take two steps back. Hopefully, maybe Stampede has given the man the steam to get back on trails.

For better or worse, Lainey Wilson's big move is 100% hers, but the problems arise when Jay Joyce's production doesn't seem to match the songs or when the punchlines in the lyrics are so shallow that you can barely put your feet in the water.

There are many ways to describe Kaiser Chiefs’ fifth studio album, but the best one is probably 'underrated'. Ricky & Co. continue to explore metaphorically-encrusted themes of war, work, and life, while the band’s sound gradually evolves into the mature level for which they are known. It truly is a GENUINE Kaiser record from start to finish.

Crockett takes all the jewelry from the pawn shop and shows as a souvenir of how good he is at this business. Don't underestimate him, he may claim he's just a '$10 Cowboy', but ten dollars here is actually a lot of money.

No segundo volume do "Batidão Tropical" Vittar filtra e engloba mais elementos pop aos clássicos do Norte e Nordeste perdendo parte da essência das canções. Em alguns números a maranhense parece estar cantando em um karaokê, enquanto o tempo das canções são desacelerados, deixando de lado a característica frenética das originais.

The Black Keys continue their blues-rock reign on "Ohio Players," and although over a few moments the locomotive seems to run out of steam, the vehicle still lands where it's supposed to be.

Under a highly public divorce, Shakira had the perfect narrative in her hands for what would be her best album yet, but she fell short when filling the project with numbers from big names in the current Latin market. Not only is it disappointing, but it lacks soul and sincerity.