Nick Jonas Finds Himself on ‘Sunday Best’
On Nick Jonas’ fifth solo album, Sunday Best, he looked inward for inspiration and created what is arguably his strongest music to date.
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Fame Is the New Muse of 5 Seconds of Summer
5 Seconds of Summer add a new dimension to their reliable pop-punk formula by analyzing their own fame on Everyone’s a Star.
Overthink Dance-Punk’s the Dare at Your Own Risk
The Dare’s What’s Wrong With New York? is euphoric, massive, funny, blissfully unironic, and finally real male pop. I wouldn’t overthink it.
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Is Ambitious and Experimental
The Tortured Poets Department‘s songs are calculated, complete, and the most experimental and ambitious of Taylor Swift’s work to date.
Taylor Swift Overcomes Breakup on ‘The Tortured Poets Department’
Taylor Swift advances the Midnights synth-based and diaristic formula, embracing increasingly sophisticated and minimalistic sonics on The Tortured Poets Department.
Ariana Grande Sees Heartbreak in a New Light on ‘Eternal Sunshine’
Throughout Eternal Sunshine, Ariana Grande investigates the concept of ignorant bliss, asking the question, is it better to remain unaware of great pain?
Ariana Grande’s ‘Eternal Sunshine’ Is Her Most Cohesive Work
Ariana Grande has come into her own by embracing the parts of her creativity that resonate most with her ardent fanbase and being true to herself.
Nicki Minaj Reigns on ‘Pink Friday 2’
Pink Friday 2 is the sound of Nicki Minaj cracking her knuckles and getting her hands dirty again. It’s the purest distillation of her uniquely feminine bravado.
Taylor Swift’s New ‘Speak Now’ Nods to the Past, Shows New Path Forward
Taylor Swift’s Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) is a nod to one of life’s central truths: you can’t go back in time, but there are always new paths forward.
Shania Twain Owns Herself on ‘Queen of Me’
Queen of Me is not as dominating as Shania Twain’s existing body of work, but it highlights a beloved household name getting to know herself better.
Florence + the Machine Are Free on ‘Dance Fever’
Creating their most conceptual, theatrical work, Florence + the Machine air out their lockdown grievances and ugly feelings by reminding us all to dance it out.
Eddie Vedder Contends with Loss on the Generational ‘Earthling’
Earthling is a panoramic listen of all things Eddie Vedder, a showcase of defiance and loss, and above all, of acceptance, forgiveness, and perseverance.