2010s–now
35 album and song reviews from the 2010s–now, newest first. Page 1 of 2.
“Coloring Book” by Chance the Rapper
A look back at an album that legitimately changed music.
Why "Anti" is Rihanna at Her Most Compelling
I revisit the Barbadian pop star's most personal release for its 10th anniversary.
“21” by Adele
I take a look at the legacy of one of pop's most surprising, unprecedented blockbusters.
"Liquid Swords" by GZA
I go deep on one of the greatest hip-hop record of the 1990s.
“The Epic” by Kamasi Washington
Celebrating one of modern jazz's most ambitious and impressive artistic feats.
“Physical Graffiti” by Led Zeppelin
One of the greatest rock records ever made turns 50.
“Black Messiah” by D’Angelo and the Vanguard
One of the greatest R&B records of the century from one of the genre's most mercurial talents.
“Run the Jewels 2” by Run the Jewels
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of one of the hardest hip-hop records of the 21st century.
“Feel It Still” by Portugal. The Man
An exceptional alt-rock groove.
“Got To Keep On” by the Chemical Brothers
An excellent psychedelic club banger.
“Dance the Night” by Dua Lipa
A glittering nu-disco delight.
“The Collective” by Kim Gordon
Incisive, head-spinning art.
“Igor” by Tyler, the Creator
Tyler, the Creator’s engrossing artistic breakthrough.
“Tyla” by Tyla
Among 2024’s most impressive debuts.
“We Found Love” by Rihanna ft. Calvin Harris
An absolute unit of a pop hit
“Cowboy Carter” by Beyoncé
She's made another all-time classic.
“Piñata” by Freddie Gibbs & Madlib
One of the best rap albums of this century
“Killers of the Flower Moon” by Robbie Robertson
An arresting film score from the late Robbie Robertson.
“Wall Of Eyes” by The Smile
The best Radiohead side project so far.
“Body Talk” by Robyn
2010s Week concludes with an idiosyncratic dance-pop whirlwind.
“good kid, m.A.A.d city” by Kendrick Lamar
2010s Week continues with one of hip-hop's greatest 21st-century achievements.
“★ [Blackstar]” by David Bowie
2010s Week continues with a gripping curtain call on an illustrious career.
“This is Happening” by LCD Soundsystem
2010s Week kicks off with a biting, knowing dance-rock masterclass.
“Me Chama De Gato Que Eu Sou Sua” by Ana Frango Elétrico
A standout from Brazil’s emerging new wave scene.
“Legendaddy” by Daddy Yankee
A knockout farewell party for a reggaeton legend.
“Something To Give Each Other” by Troye Sivan
One of the best dance-pop records of the 2023.
“My Back Was A Bridge For You To Cross” by ANOHNI and the Johnsons
A stunning example of how music can be used as poetic catharsis.
"Guts" by Olivia Rodrigo
A worthy follow-up to the pop star's phenomenal debut.
“Oh Me Oh My” by Lonnie Holley
An atmospheric, soulful alternative gem.
“Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!?” by McKinley Dixon
A searing, poetic portrait of the Black experience in America,