Tate McRae - So Close To What
85

I don't know if it's because I'm overly patriotic after yesterday's win at the 4 nations, but Tate's music has never sounded this good ever. Maybe she actually just dropped an enjoyable album for once.

Chappell Roan - The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess
86

As a grown man who has worked very hard on himself over the past few years, I can admit when I’m wrong. Almost a year after the initial release of this record, I can confidently say that I was sooo wrong not only when it came to The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, but on Chappell Roan in general. I have been thinking about this review and how wrong I was for months, and I think it's time I correct my wrongs.

Last year, when I first heard this record, I wasn’t too ... read more

Billie Eilish - HIT ME HARD AND SOFT
95

Finneas' production on this probably is the best I've heard all year. They're experimenting with new ideas on here and it actually works. Every song has its own unique idea and I'm all here for it. Take THE GREATEST and L'AMOUR DE MA VIE. Back to back songs that see Billie's voice go into completely different directions. On the first one, we can hear how powerful she can push a note, and on the second, there goes the Daft Punk autotune.

I liked her previous releases, but I didn't expect to ... read more

Vampire Weekend - Only God Was Above Us
93

I think it's fair to say there isn't really a weak point anywhere between these 10 tracks. The lyrics can be very much critical of our society and the ones that preceded ours, and yet be delivered in such a calming and reassuring way. Classical is definitely a top 10 song on the year for me, but the rest of the record would also be worth it.

Adrianne Lenker - Bright Future
87

I hate that this sounds so good because every time I want to listen to it I remember how easily I cry. Adrianne is on another level, this sounds amazing. I knew her from her Big Thief bangers but I didn't know she was doing it like that all by herself.

Future - WE DON'T TRUST YOU
84

Whether you like it or not, we'll remember this record for a long time as an important turning point in modern Hip-Hop's history. Like That does overshadow some amazing tracks, but it is the start of the biggest feud in the music world in a while. I personally think that this is the best collab album in a minute (and yes, OBVIOUSLY better than Her Loss).

Tyla - TYLA
77

Yeah, this may be repetitive and very safe. But there's a touch that makes this Afrobeats record stand out from other releases of that same genre. It might be Tyla herself actually since I love her voice, it's not overpowering but rather very sweet. Truth or Dare is a banger, and Water absolutely did not need a Travis Scott feature to be enjoyable.

ScHoolboy Q - BLUE LIPS
86

Blue Lips was the first Hip Hop release on the year that I really enjoyed. Great comeback record by ScHoolboy Q, worth every minute we had to wait for it.

Lil Mabu - YOUNG GENIUS
21

IM A BIG DAWG I DO BIG DAWG SHIT!¡!

Is it just me or he tries to sound like every possible rapper that had some kind of success in the past like 10 years? The beats, the flows, the lyricism, the production, everything about this record sounds like it’s a copy and paste. I’m hearing X, 6ix9ine, Lil Pump, Scarlxrd, Ski Mask, Jaden, Dax, Pop Smoke on this record and yet none of these guys are actually listed on the tracklist.

I don’t know anything about Mabu and whatever ... read more

Future Islands - People Who Aren't There Anymore
72

This is the first I've heard of Future Islands (apart from singles released last year) and I do like the Synth-heavy inspired beats. Musically, this record has some really strong moments. That being said, I do have an issue with a part of this record.

There isn't a lot of instances where the actual voice of a artist affects the way I hear music. If the vocals don't please me, it will usually be because of the production/mixing. In Future Islands' case, Samuel T. Herring's voice truly is ... read more

Faye Webster - Underdressed at the Symphony
74

I haven't heard every album she's ever released, but this is my least favorite of the ones I've actually heard for sure. Litterally 22 of the 30 sentences she sings on Lifetime are ''In a lifetime''. That's over 70% of the time. I also had higher expectations for the Lil Yachty feature, we know he can adapt to a lot of different genres since last year's Let's Start Here, and while the overall vibe of the trak is alright, the end result is kinda snoozer.

That being said, the title track is a ... read more

ericdoa - DOA
77

lemmetellyathatimnotdancinwithsombawdyasoflate :S

Marie Céleste - Feux de joie
88

Mes attentes étaient très hautes pour cet album après la sortie de « Elle vit dans les bois » l'an dernier, qui fait partie de mon top 20 de mes chansons préférées de 2023. J'aurais aimé en avoir un peu plus que 24 minutes, mais ce qu'ils nous ont offert est d'une grande qualité. En excluant les singles, je dois dire que Philadelphie est fort probablement la meilleure chanson de cet album.

Leur style est unique au ... read more

Quadeca - SCRAPYARD
85

If I'm being honest, I wasn't a huge fan of the tracks when they were released separately prior to the release of this mixtape. In an album context, I'd say they sound better. I like his 2022 release better, but the bar was very high. I'm just glad we got some Quadeca music to begin the year.

Big shoutout to Texas Blue though, fantastic song.

IDLES - TANGK
82

I enjoy that three-songs stretch from Roy to Dancer a whole lot, I think it’s the best part of the record. Apart from that, I wouldn’t qualify this album as anything mindblowing. It’s a good rock record, nothing more.

MGMT - Loss of Life
87

I love MGMT man. They always come up with something new, something otherworldly. It's hard to live up to the expectations that they set up for themselves, but this thing definitely fulfilled the hopes I had.

15

I already disliked Kim Petras before Slut Pop Miami and this confirms that I absolutely hate her music. This has to be some of the worst music I've ever heard. This EP single handedly puts feminism back 20 years.

67

I'm sorry but Ty's carrying this record. Any part of this album that are actually good are his, even the features aren't that great. Ye is at an all time low on this one.

The Smile - Wall of Eyes
86

Bending Hectic might genuinely be one of my favorite track in Thom and Johnny's entire discography. Is this record up to par with some of the most successful Radiohead records? Nah, I don't think so, but I'm just glad we get some good music 30 years into their career.

21 Savage - american dream
77

This is the most 21 Savage album ever.

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