Turnstile’s Inspired Hardcore Impressionism
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The Britpop icons’ first album since 2001 sees them evolve in both sound and outlook
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After ending the creative partnership behind her hit albums, the British rapper responds with a striking ode to the trauma and wisdom of truly growing up
View ArticleLil Wayne Fleetingly Reminds Us Why He’s One of the Best
The legendary rapper sounds contented on ‘Tha Carter VI,’ even as he struggles to revive past glories
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The sister trio’s fantastic new I Quit is a cathartic concept record about hard-won independence
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The 1996 LP saw the metal heroes cut their hair and reimagine their sound. A massive new collection, Load (Remastered), goes deep on that pivotal moment
View ArticleLa-Di-Da-Di! Eighties Hip-Hop Great Slick Rick Is Back With ‘Victory’
It's his first album since 1999, the return of a unique voice that influences generations of rappers
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With 83 songs spanning seven albums, most recorded in the Nineties, this staggeringly abundant archival collection reframes a complex, pivotal period in his career
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“Beautiful Things” singer plays it too safe on his sophomore album American Heart
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The cathartic U.K. yelper chums his insecurity, hires the London Philharmonic, and goes for sad rock-god glory
View ArticleKarol G Parties With History on ‘Tropicoqueta’
Colombian star’s latest adds her own voice to those of the women who’ve shaped Latin pop
View ArticleLorde Is Brilliantly Reborn on ‘Virgin’
The pop star turns inward and redefines who she wants to be on her most introspective record yet
View Article‘F1 The Album’ Is a Thrilling Listen From Lights Out to Checkered Flag
The soundtrack to the new F1 movie features 17 high-octane tracks that mirror the energy of the fast-paced Brad Pitt racing drama
View ArticleClipse Are Still Rap’s Sharpest Duo After All These Years
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After a few rocky recent career moments, she’s back declaring “It’s a Lizzo summer, bitch” on her new mixtape
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