J. Cole Surveys His Empire on the Low-Stakes Mixtape ‘D-Day’
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DJ Drama helms the release, with assists from Earthgang, 2 Chainz, A$AP Ferg and others.
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The Red Hot Chili Peppers Return to Their Californicating Glory With ‘Unlimited Love’
Posted in: Album ReviewsGuitarist John Frusciante and producer Rick Rubin are back, so is their signature funky-rock beauty
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Machine Gun Kelly’s ‘Mainstream Sellout’ is a Self-Hating Celebrity Pop-Punk Purge
Posted in: Album ReviewsHis buzzsaw-bubblegum can be entertaining. But he needs to realize that "introspective" songwriting is about more than just yelling about how much you suck
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Camp Cope Find Power In Vulnerability on ‘Running With the Hurricane’
Posted in: Album ReviewsAustralian band channels heartbreak, failed expectations and insecurity into an intimate collection of tender-hearted indie rock.
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Destroyer Take Us to a Demented Disco on ‘Labyrinthitis’
Posted in: Album ReviewsDan Bejar seems game to throw everything against the proverbial wall and see what sound it makes
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Daddy Yankee Retires in Style With ‘Legendaddy’
Posted in: Album ReviewsThe iconic reggaeton artist claims this will be his final album. He's going out in a blaze of glory
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Koffee Reinvigorates Reggae for a Pop Audience on ‘Gifted’
Posted in: Album ReviewsBarack Obama and Harry Styles are already fans. Now, the rising Jamaican star is living up to her great expectations with a brilliant album.
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Phife Dawg’s Posthumous Album ‘Forever’ Is a Beautiful Tribute to a Hip-Hop Legend
Posted in: Album ReviewsA Tribe Called Quest rapper sounds at peace with his past as he gestures toward the future
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Maren Morris Finds A Path Away From the Middle on ‘Humble Quest’
Posted in: Album ReviewsThe country star's third album is fascinating, and proudly unresolved.
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Lil Durk’s ‘7220’ Is a Chill But Harrowing Trip Down Memory Lane
Posted in: Album ReviewsThe Chicago drill rap star offers vivid reflections on growing up in a war-torn world.
