Review: Van Morrison’s ‘The Prophet Speaks’ Mixes Standards and Fresh Originals
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On his fourth album in fourteen months, he proves he can write songs that are indistinguishable from the classics he covers.
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Tekashi 6ix9ine’s ‘Dummy Boy’ Is Annoyingly Hyper Thug Rap
Posted in: Album ReviewsPop music's latest chart-topping villain doesn't have the talent to back up his adrenalized shtick
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Review: Earl Sweatshirt’s ‘Some Rap Songs’ Defies Expectations With a Statement of Restraint
Posted in: Album ReviewsOne of hip-hop's most original voices describes the feeling of drowning even as art keeps ascending
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Review: The 1975 Melt Genres and Hearts on ‘A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships’
Posted in: Album ReviewsThe UK band's latest cuts through our social media malaise with some highly emotional songs and a sound that replicates the sonic placelessness of the streaming era
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Review: Meek Mill’s ‘Championships’ Places Him Up There With the Greats
Posted in: Album ReviewsThe Philly rapper's latest takes on racism, beefs and the wages of success while still leaving room for bangers.
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Big Brother and the Holding Co.’s ‘Sex, Dope and Cheap Thrills’ Offers a Vibrant Image of Janis Joplin in Her Prime
Posted in: Album ReviewsA new reissue explores the iconic singers's brief run fronting the San Francisco acid-blues band
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Review: Big Joanie’s Excellent Art-Punk LP ‘Sistahs’
Posted in: Album ReviewsU.K. feminists rockers display a wide array of influences and a sharp self-awareness
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Review: Jeff Tweedy Plunges Into His Fears on ‘Warm’
Posted in: Album ReviewsThe Wilco frontman's latest explores anxiety over music that can recall his most country-influenced work
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Review: Robert Hood Chases Dark Dancefloor Bliss on His New ‘Dj Kicks’ Mix
Posted in: Album ReviewsDetroit EDM swami confirms his bonafides on a master mix of old and new.
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Alessia Cara Never Runs Out of Eloquent Coming-of-Age Complaints on ‘The Pains of Growing’
Posted in: Album ReviewsOn her second LP, the 22-year-old singer emerges as a bold new voice in young-adult angst.
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