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Downtown Boys Command Our Attention

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By Roberto Carlos Lange | September 6, 2017

Downtown Boys Command Our Attention

On Cost of Living, even the most aggressive sounds are nuanced.

Taylor Swift Is Finally Playing the Villain

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By Katie Alice Greer | August 29, 2017

Taylor Swift Is Finally Playing the Villain

“Look What You Made Me Do” shows potential that Reputation could be Swift’s most thematically adventurous album.

Flower Boy Is Tyler the Creator’s Best Work

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By Victor Vazquez | August 17, 2017

Flower Boy Is Tyler the Creator’s Best Work

"This kid Tyler is gunning for Yeezy's spot."

Kesha Finds the Life of the Party

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By Katie Alice Greer | August 15, 2017

Kesha Finds the Life of the Party

On the gravity, passion, and fun of Rainbow.

Wins & Losses Is, In Fact, Fire

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By Victor Vazquez | August 10, 2017

Wins & Losses Is, In Fact, Fire

The "Meek Mill yells his raps too loud" argument is the squarest criticism of bruh.

Positively Everything Now

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By Kishi Bashi | August 8, 2017

Positively Everything Now

A first-time reviewer sees a lot of good in Arcade Fire’s new album.

Dale Crover Is More Than Just a Drummer

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By John Colpitts | August 2, 2017

Dale Crover Is More Than Just a Drummer

The Melvins member's solo LP reveals the wide range of his influences and talent.

The Success of 4:44

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By Victoria Ruiz | July 26, 2017

The Success of 4:44

"Jay-Z sees building generational wealth—which seems to mean more than money—as his legacy of black excellence."

Along for the Ride

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By Christoph Hochheim | July 25, 2017

Along for the Ride

Weather Diaries captures "the sound of a world continuing to spin despite our best efforts to arrest it."

Notes on the Real Version of 21 Savage’s Issa

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By Victor Vazquez | July 20, 2017

Notes on the Real Version of 21 Savage’s Issa

"Today, I’m using the smooth-ass wi-fi at Starbucks to see how the album stacks up against the one I invented in my head."