album reviews
Mac Miller's 'Circles' Is a Tender, Posthumous Farewell to His Fans
The day before the album landed, fans gathered for a playback of the rapper's final album. Now, the music lives on for good.
Robbie Williams' "Bad Sharon" Is the Christmas Song of the Century
Our Weekly Review calls a roundtable on selective cuts from 'The Christmas Present' – an album of covers and originals only Robbie could pull off.
The One New Album to Care About This Week: Caroline Polachek’s ‘Pang’
In the first of our Weekly Review series, we survey the ex-Chairlift singer's alt-pop vision. Get ready to cry on the dance floor (or at home).
Big Thief’s ‘Two Hands’ Finds a Radical Strength in Kindness
Their second album this year launches the four-piece to new heights.
Wilco Haven’t Just Endured, They’ve Gotten Better
'Ode To Joy’ cements their legacy as the greatest band of our time.
We Made Actual Emos Review Princess Nokia's Emo-Inspired Mixtape
The versatile New York rapper put out 'A Girl Cried Red' last Friday, so we got some ex-diehards to chat about it.
How Do You Even Write an Album Review Anymore?
The album review may be dead, but online opinions are flourishing. Can 18th century Scottish philosophy help lead the way?
From Brian Eno to Death Grips, This Twitter Parody Account Imagines Donald Trump's Album Reviews
Naturally, he'd rank records from one to five American flag emojis.
Reinvention, Response, and "Redemption Song": Expert Witness with Robert Christgau
The Dean tackles recent releases from Regina Spektor, Macy Gray, and Jamila Woods.
Self-Esteem as Bollix: Expert Witness with Robert Christgau
The Dean dives into two new releases from Dundalk's Jinx Lennon, plus recent records from Kate Tempest, Sleaford Mods, and L.A. Salami.
The Poet and the Hustler: Expert Witness with Robert Christgau
The Dean takes a deep dive into the works of San Francisco singer-songwriter Dawn Oberg and Detroit rapper DeJ Loaf.
Africa Ignites: Expert Witness with Robert Christgau
The Dean reviews albums from African music luminaries Konono No. 1, Noura Mint Seymali, Youssou N'Dour, and more.