Album Review

Album Review: Sufjan Stevens “Javelin”

"On October 6th, the multi-genre talent of Sufjan Stevens made a dazzling return to the singer-songwriter genre..."

Album Review: Mitski “The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We”

"The heavens have long been a point of interest for singer-songwriter Mitski Miyawaki (known, by most, as just Mitski).."

Album Review: “Barbie: The Album”

"'Barbie: The Album' is sure to find its way into your summer playlist—you won't be able to resist its shiny pink exterior and its heartfelt interior..."

Pride Month Album Review: The Japanese House “In the End It Always Does”

"It’s Pride Month! To celebrate, our music staff is reviewing new albums from LGBTQ+ musicians..."

Pride Month Album Review: Arlo Parks “My Soft Machine”

"It’s Pride Month! To celebrate, our music staff is reviewing new albums from LGBTQ+ musicians. This week we are taking a deep dive into “My Soft Machine,” the sophomore album from alternative singer-songwriter Arlo Parks..."

Album Review: Boygenius “The Record”

"All feels right in the world when Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus come together..."

Album Review: Lana Del Rey “Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd”

"Lana Del Rey’s latest album requires your full attention and nothing less..."

Our Favorite Local Albums of 2022

Graphics by Monika Krueger In July, we covered Our Favorite Local albums of 2022 So Far and now, 5 months later, we’re continuing on the... Read More

Album Review: The 1975 “Being Funny in a Foreign Language”

"Within the first few seconds of hearing The 1975’s new album "Being Funny In A Foreign Language," I immediately felt transported back to my childhood bedroom..."

Our Favorite Local Albums of 2022 So Far…

"There’s nothing we love more than celebrating the local talent coming out of Boston, and with releases as great as the following, it’s not difficult to..."

Album Review: Maggie Rogers “Surrender”

"Maggie Rogers is a powerhouse musician. In January 2019, she released her debut studio album 'Heard It In A Past Life...'"

Album Review: Interpol “The Other Side of Make-Believe”

"The singles leading up to the full release of Interpol’s The Other Side of Make-Believe on July 15th, 2022 offered fragments of an incomplete picture..."