Album Reviews

Ravyn Lenae – ‘Bird’s Eye’ review: a slept-on auteur takes flight

The Chicago singer-songwriter expands her sonic horizons on this gorgeous, ambitious second album

Jack White – ‘No Name’ review: surprise album is maestro’s punkiest outing since White Stripes

Taking a typically old-school approach, the indie icon tips his cap to the past while still sounding like he's itching to get out of his skin

Beabadoobee – ‘This Is How Tomorrow Moves’ review: a beautiful portrait of womanhood

On her third album, the British-Filipino artist takes accountability for her actions and navigates the twisting path of adulthood

86TVs – ‘86TVs’ review: an overstuffed but heartfelt debut from former Maccabees’ new band

Hugo and Felix White lead their long-awaited new band through a series of emotionally resonant mini-epics, but sometimes lose their way

Brigitte Calls Me Baby – ‘The Future Is Our Way Out’ review: fun, heartfelt retro revival

The Chicago five-piece explore themes of love, loss and existentialism on a debut album that seamlessly cherry-picks the best of bygone eras

Ice Spice – ‘Y2K!’ review: the rapper tries new tricks on her highly anticipated debut

The viral rapper’s debut album is promising but uneven. It's unlikely to slow her rapid ascent – or silence the haters

Elsy Wameyo – ‘Saint Sinner’ review: an assured, cathartic debut

The rapper juggles musical modes and motifs, reflecting on faith and her identity as a Kenyan-Australian woman

Childish Gambino – ‘Bando Stone And The New World’ review: a bittersweet send-off to a musical innovator

Nearly two decades on from his first-ever mixtape, Donald Glover retires his beloved alter ego with a sonically diverse yet somewhat disjointed album

Jimin – ‘Muse’ review: in the mood for love

On his second solo album, the BTS singer takes a brighter path as he searches for true romance

Eminem – ‘The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce)’ review: well-crafted songs and empty provocation

The rapper returns with his most commercial-sounding record in years. A shame, then, about the time-warp lyrics and wasted concept
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