Depeche Mode’s ‘Memento Mori’ Is an Embrace of Life in Death’s Shadow
Depeche Mode’s Memento Mori is a testament to the power of art to call us to see more clearly in the absence of resolution.
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Miley Cyrus’ ‘Endless Summer Vacation’ is Calming and Understated
What makes Miley Cyrus’ Endless Summer Vacation a full-circle experience is her newfound sense of self and accepting the more chaotic parts of herself.
Barbra Streisand Made Her Splashy Debut in 1963
The boldness of Barbra Streisand’s fully-formed persona makes The Barbra Streisand Album an integral part of 1960s pop culture, revolutionary in its own way.
First Aid Kit Saddle Up the ‘Palomino’ As They Ride Wild and Free Back to Sweden
First Aid Kit are no longer a one-trick pony—that horse being Americana. With Palomino the indie-folk duo have taken a step forward, incorporating more pop.
Harry Styles Invites Us Into ‘Harry’s House’
Harry Styles demonstrates his genuine affinity for modern pop with Harry’s House, as he stands out amidst a collection of pandemic-influenced bedroom offerings.
Arcade Fire’s ‘WE’ Takes the Idea of Hit and Miss to Extremes
Somehow, Arcade Fire have created an album that’s one half an exciting return to form and the other a continuation of their worst impulses with WE.
Adele Needs No Comeback on ’30’
Adele’s new music is far more personal in a way that separates her experiences enough from the public consciousness to provide some much-needed distance.
Adele Returns for More Heartbreak with the Melancholic ’30’
Adele’s 30 is an impeccable album with a strong set of songs. But its impact will feel somewhat diminished because we’re getting a very familiar Adele.
Manic Street Preachers Reckon with an Uncertain World on ‘The Ultra Vivid Lament’
Manic Street Preachers’ The Ultra Vivid Lament is as rich, melancholic, and intelligent as ever, but also riddled with doubts and anxieties.
The Chicks Boldly Reclaim Their Relevance on ‘Gaslighter’
Gaslighter is bold and incendiary, finding the Chicks reclaiming their relevance. Thankfully, the Chicks reject silencing as Gaslighter reestablishes their penchant for vocalizing raw truths.
HAIM Create Their Best Album with ‘Women in Music Pt. III’
On Women in Music Pt. III, HAIM are done pretending and ready to be themselves. By learning to embrace the power in their weakest points, the group have created their best work to date.
On Bob Dylan’s ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways’ Everything Old Is New Again, Again
Bob Dylan's first album of original material since 2012, Rough and Rowdy Ways, is a suitably grim, brilliant collection of ten songs for our dark times.