Canadian singer/songwriter Allison Russell’s Outside Child made two lists. And so did Little Simz’s Sometime I Might Be Introvert.
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Arts Reconsideration: The 1971 Project – Celebrating a Great Year in Music (October Entry)
Arts Fuse writers continue their countdown of great music celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. This month’s diverse list includes Los Tigres Del Norte, Santana, Gentle Giant, Sparks, and T-Rex.
Rap Album Review: Lil Nas X’s “MONTERO” — More than a Meme
With this satisfying album Lil Nas X has made one thing clear — he’s more than a meme.
Rock Album Review: In Hinds Sight — “The Prettiest Curse”
Hinds’ shortcomings are readily apparent, but their infectious energy is undeniable.
Rock Review: Jade Hairpins — Cruising Down “Harmony Avenue”
In the spirit of its mischievous name, Jade Hairpins never takes itself all that seriously, and that is all to the good. Why dampen eccentricity this joyful with any reservations?
Pop Album Review: “how i’m feeling now” by Charli XCX — What Life is Like, Sheltering in Place
Charli has successfully dramatized her impatiently jagged state of mind, supplying an emotionally honest stream of consciousness that suggests what she (and no doubt many others of her generation) is feeling and thinking in quarantine.
Pop Album Review: Hayley Williams’s “Petals for Armour” — A Compelling Solo Adventure
On her solo debut, the former Paramore lead singer undergoes a startling transformation.
Rock Album Review: Car Seat Headrest’s “Making a Door Less Open” — A Bumpy Ride
Car Seat Headrest’s drive to show us something fresh permeates Making a Door Less Open, and that is admirable.
Rock Album Review: The Mountain Goats — In Praise of Loss
An admiration for certain defeat permeates much of The Mountain Goats’ album Songs for Pierre Chuvin.
Rock CD Review: The Messy Brilliance of The Strokes
The Strokes are finally growing up — and their maturity is a sight to behold.