‘RENAISSANCE’ Introduces Final Form Beyoncé
Beyoncé channels 25 years of pop dominance into a Pan-African disco fantasia where she can enjoy her hard-forged control. Continue reading ‘RENAISSANCE’ Introduces Final Form Beyoncé
Category: Album Reviews
On ‘Harry’s House,’ Harry Styles is the Most Riveting Hot Mess
Pop’s most enigmatic superstar pulls back the sequined curtain on his strongest album to date. Continue reading On ‘Harry’s House,’ Harry Styles is the Most Riveting Hot Mess
Adele Comes Full Circle on ’30’
Adele is without equal in the music industry, and her new album widens the gap. Continue reading Adele Comes Full Circle on ’30’
Ed Sheeran’s ‘=’ Succeeds by Slightly Updating the Wheel
Ed Sheeran leverages his transformed personal life to reinforce his position as one of the most powerful artists in pop music. Continue reading Ed Sheeran’s ‘=’ Succeeds by Slightly Updating the Wheel
Taylor Swift Indulges in the Joy of Being a Lover, Not a Fighter
Taylor Swift returns to form by following the silver lining. Continue reading Taylor Swift Indulges in the Joy of Being a Lover, Not a Fighter
The Lion King Live-Action Soundtrack Succeeds by Not Tarnishing the Original’s Legacy
For the sake of a generation’s childhood, Disney smartly plays it safe with its most important musical property. Continue reading The Lion King Live-Action Soundtrack Succeeds by Not Tarnishing the Original’s Legacy
Robyn’s Honey Trades the Dance Floor for the Chill Hangout Suite
Robyn’s first LP in nearly a decade is years ahead of the rest of pop (again). Continue reading Robyn’s Honey Trades the Dance Floor for the Chill Hangout Suite
Charlie Puth’s Voicenotes is Pop’s New F*ckboy Manifesto
Pop’s basic nice guy tries to convinces us that he’s a basic bad guy. Continue reading Charlie Puth’s Voicenotes is Pop’s New F*ckboy Manifesto