I gave this album another listen after not clicking with it a few months ago, and holy this mixtape's amazing. The Weeknd created such a dark atmosphere that hasn't been recreated in another album I've listened to. Half of this project is perfect, with "What You Need," "The Morning," and "The Party & The After Party" being my main highlights. The subtle emotional undertones add a layer of melancholy and exhaustion, giving 'House of ... read more
It's good. Cole maintains his mixture of conscious and braggadocious rap on 'Cole World: The Sideline Story,' and it results in another fun release. Songs like "Dollar and a Dream III," "Lost Ones," and "Breakdown" are great examples of Cole's rapping ability and skill to go deeper on a track. At the same time, however, when songs like "Work Out" or "Mr. Nice Watch" follow those cuts, it breaks the flow and feel of the ... read more
This album's really overhated. Ye and Ty Dolla $ign pull off some great moments throughout the project, with "STARS" and "BURN" being the major highlights. The lyricism and flow of the album can feel wonky sometimes, but it's entertaining enough to make those flaws irrelevant.
I think the first half is much stronger than the second, as tracks 1-9 all carry a really fun, hype energy. I wish the duo could've experimented more with that beautiful sound we hear ... read more
What a crazy ride.
Slayyyter's 'WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA' is one of 2026's stongest releases (and we're not even halfway through the year!). Taking elements of pop, dance, electronic, and a few other genres, Slayyyter maintains a hype, energetic atmosphere throughout the album. Starting with a song like "DANCE...," which is both catchy and avant-garde, sets the tone for the project well. "BEAT UP CHANEL$," "CRANK," "OLD TECHNOLOGY," ... read more
It's aight.
JAŸ-Z's 'Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life' is the album that pushed his career into the mainstream. As a result, the project is much more hit-centric and sanded-over than Hov's two previous works. I loved 'In My Lifetime... Vol. 1,' and one of its biggest strengths was the album's great balance of commercial appeal and deep cuts. Tracks like "The City Is Mine" and "Imaginary Players" felt polished, yes -- but they carried ... read more