Dirty Computer, along with its accompanying film, are perfect examples of why Janelle Monáe is one of the most talented women in music. Expanding on themes of sexism, racism, and empowerment explored in The ArchAndroid, Dirty Computer talks about these and many others in a completely fresh way.
Favorite tracks: Screwed, Pynk, Make Me Feel, I Like That, Americans
Golden Hour is the type of record that you listen to once and you are a bit confused on why it's so critically acclaimed. But then you listen to it again. And again. And again. And then you realize that through simple ideas and pleasant sounds, Kacey Musgraves constructs a near perfect world that you want to live in forever.
Favorite Songs: Lonely Weekend, Space Cowboy, Happy & Sad, Wonder Woman, High Horse
CupcakKe is the type of bold rapper that makes anything she writes sounds fresh and new. Her creativity is unmatched, and the production on this record perfectly compliments her lyrics and flow. CupcakKe's writing is exciting, unpredictable, and very funny.
Favorite tracks: Duck Duck Goose, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Crayons, Post Pic
FROOT by Marina and the Diamonds exhibits powerful songwriting and production to back it up. This record is beautifully put together and makes me so excited for her new works to come.
Favorite tracks: Froot, I'm A Ruin, Blue, Can't Pin Me Down, Solitaire, Savages
Although Country Kylie nowhere near leaves the same enjoyability that Disco Kylie does, Golden is a great collection of songs that exhibit Kylie Minogue's most personal songwriting to date. Almost every track is unique with its own story, and the album's production is an absolute highlight. Dancing, the lead single, is also the catchiest song I've heard all year and my personal favorite.
Favorite tracks: Dancing, Golden, Live A Little, Radio On, Raining Glitter, Rollin'
The ArchAndroid is an eclectic, eccentric, genre-bending collection of songs that impress me more and more with each listen. Janelle Monáe's songwriting ability is unparalleled, and her ability to create and display a powerful storyline upstages the work of most movies that come out recently.
The ArchAndroid is my favorite album of all time, and I recommend anyone who even partially likes music to listen to this LP.
Favorite songs: Dance Or Die, Tightrope, Neon Valley Street, ... read more
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