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I don't know if I'm the right person to do this review. Now I can imagine that statement is a little surprising - I'm a musi...

Considering how much work went into actually going through the discography... actually, that was probably the most rewarding part of this...

It's gotten to the point of cliche that I open reviews from long-respected, critically acclaimed artists I've never covered before...

Well, here's a brief oasis before everything goes bonkers next week. Strap in, folks, it's going to get wild. Next up, I think ...

So, you all wanted turbulence? You definitely got it this week - and yes, while too much of it was triggered by the far-too-soon and tragi...

Well, this happened. Trust me, I'm no Beyoncé fan, but I'm not going to deny quality when it shows up. Goddamn fantastic record. ...

There's no easy way to talk about Beyoncé, especially nowadays when her status as a 'icon' has easily become bigger than just ...

Well, this happened. Not an easy album to review, but certainly an interesting one, that's for sure. Up next, Beyonce - stay tuned!

Okay, way back when I was first starting this show in 2013, I took a crack at discussing A$AP Ferg's debut Trap Lord  - and you don...

This review was a lot of fun - not just because of the album, but because it was a tough nut to really explore, even if I didn't all t...

So I'll admit right out of the gate that I was a little tentative to cover this record. I think I've gone on record about how most...

Pretty decent week, but a bit of a weird one too - get the feeling it's right before the storm too. Next up, Parquet Courts and A$AP...

Well, this was a fascinating and incredibly difficult album to untangle. I still think it's worth listens even if its not my thing, bu...

Okay, so normally after a week with a ton of debuts, the following week tends to be a real pain, as everything resets to compensate. And g...

I've talked before at length how I'm still working to explore electronic music, still trying to find the clearest inroad to a genr...

Man, this record is incredible. It creeps up on you for sure, definitely a grower, but I can see this sticking with me a lot  this year, ...

I want to start this review by clarifying something important: I've talked a lot in the past about genre and how it can play a role in...

Finally glad I got a chance to cover this, and damn, it was so good. Next up... well, there's Tim Hecker, but that Sturgill Simpson an...

I've talked a bit before about regionalism in hip-hop, how certain areas cultivate certain sounds and styles of rap. New York hip-hop ...

I don't know why I'm always surprised that a K. Michelle record is actually good, but this is pretty damn solid, definitely liked...