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Alan Sparhawk, White Rose, My God

While the former Low singer avoids plumbing the deepest wells of his grief, its presence is impossible to miss.

Katy Perry, 143

There are a few bright spots on the album, though none of them reach the singer’s peak output.

Katy Perry, I'm His, He's Mine

The latest single from the singer’s upcoming album, ‘143,’ feels fresh and on trend.

The Weeknd, Dancing in the Flames

The song finds the singer associating romantic longing with the risk of physical danger.

FKA twigs, Eusexua

The singer’s angelic soprano is couched in softly throbbing beats and undulating synths.

Best VMA Performances

From Madonna to Nirvana to Beyoncé, we picked our favorite MTV VMA performances.

Every MTV VMA Video of the Year Winner Ranked

To celebrate the VMAs’ ruby anniversary, we ranked all 40 video of the year winners.

LL Cool J, The Force

The rapper’s first album in 11 years is driven by a clear sense of personal and artistic vision.

Destroy Lonely, Love Lasts Forever

The album succumbs to all of the familiar pitfalls of contemporary hip-hop.

MJ Lenderman, Manning Fireworks

The singer-guitarist’s third solo album is something of a solitary affair.

Bjork, Medulla

The album centers the body as a conduit to connection and creation.

Oasis, Definitely Maybe

The album continues to endure without the need for nostalgia’s helping hand.

Sabrina Carpenter, Short n' Sweet

Unexpected flashes of wit make the album much more than just a polished slice of pop.

Tinashe, Quantum Baby

A quick and laidback 22 minutes, the album is over before you know it.

Magdalena Bay, Imaginal Disk

The duo’s second album allows for strange detours through a sonic hall of mirrors.

Uniform, American Standard

If ever an album resisted sinking into algorithmic complacency, this is it.