Fire of God’s Love – Sister Irene O’Connor
GENRE; Experimental LABEL; Freedom to Spend RATING; 7.2 Fire of God’s Love is an extraordinary rediscovery: a 1973 album by Australian Franciscan nun Sister Irene O’Connor, reissued in 2025 by the cult label Freedom To Spend, and quietly becoming…
CONFLICT DLC – HEALTH
GENRE; Rock LABEL; Loma Vista RATING; 6.9 CONFLICT DLC, the sixth studio album from Los Angeles trio HEALTH, stands as a haunting continuation of the sonic journey begun with their acclaimed 2023 release Rat Wars. Framing itself conceptually as…
One in a Million – Aaliyah
GENRE; Pop/ R&B LABEL; Blackground RATING; 7.1 Released in 1996, One in a Million stands as a defining moment in R&B — not just for Aaliyah, but for the genre as a whole. Her sophomore album marked a bold departure from the more…
Don’t Be Dumb – A$AP Rocky
GENRE; Rap LABEL; AWGE/ ASAP Worldwide/ RCA RATING; 6.8 Don’t Be Dumb marks A$AP Rocky’s long‑awaited return after nearly eight years since his last full LP (Testing). This 2026 release finds the Harlem MC both recalibrating his swagger and…
Valentine – Courtney Marie Andrews
GENRE; Folk/Country LABEL; Thirty Tigers RATING; 7.9 Valentine marks a compelling and intimate chapter in Courtney Marie Andrews’ evolving discography, her ninth studio album and perhaps her most emotionally expansive to date. Recorded largely…
Stand on My Shoulders – Ya Tseen
GENRE; Rock LABEL: Sub Pop RATING; 6.8 Nestled between psych-rock haze and cultural reflection, Stand on My Shoulders marks a striking evolution for Ya Tseen, the musical project led by Tlingit/Unangax̂ artist Nicholas Galanin. Released on January…
Watching From a Distance (Reissue) Warning
GENRE; Metal LABEL; Relapse RATING; 7.1 Watching From a Distance (Reissue) stands as a singular and emotionally devastating monument in the doom metal canon — and the 20th anniversary reissue confirms its enduring power. Originally released in…
Legend – Bob Marley & the Wailers
GENRE; Rock LABEL; Island RATING; 9.0 Bob Marley & the Wailers’ Legend (released 7 May 1984) is more than a greatest-hits compilation—it’s a cultural blueprint that introduced reggae to the world and became the best-selling reggae album of…
In 1,000 Agonies, I Exist Gylt
GENRE; Rock LABEL; Get Better RATING; 7.3 In 1,000 Agonies, I Exist marks a ferocious and focused statement from Los Angeles hardcore outfit Gylt. Clocking in at just over 10 minutes across 8 tracks, this EP distills the band’s visceral energy…
Tragic Magic Julianna Barwick / Mary Lattimore
GENRE; Electronic/ Experimental LABEL; Infine RATING; 6.8 Tragic Magic, the first full-length collaboration between ambient visionary Julianna Barwick and avant-garde harpist Mary Lattimore, arrives as a shimmering meditation on grief, connection…