Solar Power Lorde Universal Music NZ Ltd Score: B New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde’s highly anticipated album, Solar Power, is unquestionably sunnier than her past releases. Her past albums that speak of heartbreak were loved...
Justice Justin Bieber Def Jam Recordings Canadian pop sensation Justin Bieber’s latest album, Justice, has raised eyebrows in both good and bad ways. The music itself is well-done, but it also brings baggage that...
Spaceman Nick Jonas Island Records Nick Jonas’ Spaceman was supposed to take his audience on a space odyssey but it barely achieves liftoff. The soundscapes of this album may be taken as euphoric but...
Poster Girl Zara Larsson Epic/Record Company TEN Score: C+ Zara Larsson’s third studio album, Poster Girl, is a fun but forgettable journey. Larsson’s vocals, mixed with refreshing, animated beats, show off a polished sense...
When You See Yourself Kings of Leon RCA Records Label Score: C+ When You See Yourself hails itself as Kings of Leon’s eighth album, but perhaps seven really is a lucky number. It just...
Cool Dry Place Katy Kirby Keeled Scales Score: B- Hailing from Texas, Katy Kirby’s debut album is bound to raise some heads. Cool Dry Place comes from a place of intimacy, like speaking to...
Satin Playground Dacey Dacey Score: A Dacey’s latest EP, Satin Playground will have you melting into your couch as you bathe in sunbeams on a Saturday afternoon. If you’re constantly looking to update your...
Collapsed in Sunbeams Arlo Parks Transgressive Records Score: A Arlo Parks’ debut album, Collapsed in Sunbeams is an emotionally complex journey. Parks is both self-conscious and sincere in how she approaches her music. Collapsed...
Cooler Returns Kiwi Jr. Sub Pop Records Score: C The first words that come to mind when listening to Kiwi Jr.’s second album, Cooler Returns, are “easy-going.” Cooler Returns is free-flowing and carefree in...
Nobody is Listening ZAYN RCA Records Score: B+ Zayn Malik, formerly of One Direction, has released his introspective third album, Nobody is Listening. It’s as if Zayn had written this album in his bedroom...
