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I’ve been a fan of Conan Gray since Kid Krow, so it’s been interesting to follow his growth over time. Four albums in, I can confidently say Wishbone is his strongest, most mature, and most layered project yet. It really feels like a step forward, both emotionally and sonically.

The album leans heavily into heartbreak and its aftermath, but in a more developed and emotional way than his previous work. There’s a clearer sense of identity here, and the songwriting feels more ... read more

This is my first proper experience with Noah Kahan, aside from his collaboration with Gracie Abrams. By the way, AMAZING song! Go give it a listen.

Overall, the album is very strong. The singer-songwriter stands out among other male artists right now because of how consistent and personal his writing feels. The themes are mostly sad, dealing with distance, personal flaws, and emotional exhaustion, but the album never feels heavy in a bad way. It actually comes across as calm and almost ... read more

I feel like Princess of Power is a solid but inconsistent album. It’s very clearly MARINA’s style, there’s no lack of identity here (you can tell it’s her from the first seconds). However, the album jumps between different energies and ideas very often, and while that works in some moments, it also makes the project feel a bit scattered.

My highlights are “EVERYBODY KNOWS IM SAD”, “CUNTISSIMO”, and “I <3 YOU”. This is the version ... read more

I really don’t like SOUR by Olivia Rodrigo. I understand why it worked for a lot of people, but to me, it feels incredibly one-dimensional and overhyped.

The songwriting is bad. It´s too direct, there’s very little nuance or depth, and instead of developing its themes it just circles the same feelings over and over again. BORING! An example of this is the chorus of “good 4 u”, which basically boils down to: “good for you, you’re happy… IM NOT! ... read more