Consequence’s album reviews that count toward B-Side Breakdowns: 316 reviews of 316 albums, going back to 2008, each next to the album’s Breakdown. 207 of them come from Wikipedia ratings boxes, mostly for older albums.
Top critics
- Matt Melis 7 reviews
- Michael Madden 4 reviews
- Alex Young 4 reviews
- Spencer Kaufman 3 reviews
- Kiana Fitzgerald 2 reviews
286 reviews with no named critic yet.
What it reviews
- Rock 20%
- Pop 20%
- Hip-Hop & Rap 20%
- Metal & Punk 15%
- Indie & Alternative 14%
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By the numbers
79average score it gives, on the 0 to 100 scale (316 reviews)
76%of its reviews score an album 75 or higher
13points: how far a typical review lands from its own average score
1album given a perfect score (0.3% of its reviews)
14A-Sides reviewed, the albums the critics rate highest
14different critics with a byline on its reviews here
58%of its scores landed within 10 points of the other critics’ average for the same album (316 albums)
11points, on average, between its release-week reviews and where the other critics ended up (35 reviews)
How its scores spread
- 0–499
- 50s9
- 60s30
- 70s67
- 80s152
- 90+49
Its top scores
Its newest 200 reviews
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 Miley CyrusBass Persuades“Miley Cyrus' tenth album, Bass Persuades, is a darkly fun ride but could benefit from better lyrics.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 81 B- | 64 | Sep 21, 2026 |
 Harry StylesKiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.“Though not always consistent, Harry Styles employs a charged, daring sound across new album Kiss All the Time, Disco Occasionally.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 75 | Mar 4, 2026 |
 Tyler, the CreatorDon’t Tap the Glass“Tyler, the Creator's fun new album Don't Tap the Glass knows it's hard to dance like no one's watching when pretty much everyone is.” | Kiana Fitzgerald Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 74 | Jul 22, 2025 |
 ClipseLet God Sort Em Out“Pusha T and No Malice's new album as Clipse, Let God Sort Em Out, is a masterclass in prayer, pain, and Pharrell beats.” | Kiana Fitzgerald Read the review via Wikipedia | 91 A- | 77 | Jul 10, 2025 |
 TurnstileGlow On“Baltimore's Turnstile go beyond their hardcore roots on their third album, Glow On. Read Heavy Consequence's review of the new LP.” | Spencer Kaufman Read the review via Wikipedia | 98 A+ | 89 | 2021 |
 Bruce SpringsteenLetter to You“Everyman icon Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band deliver a vital set of songs devoted to aging, death, and legacy on Letter to You.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 83 | 2020 |
 GorillazSong Machine, Season One: Strange Timez | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 79 | 2020 |
 Napalm DeathThroes of Joy in the Jaws of Defeatism“UK grindcore pioneers Napalm Death return with their 16th studio album, continuing to redefine their sound. Read Heavy Consequence's review.” | Spencer Kaufman Read the review via Wikipedia | 91 A- | 85 | 2020 |
 Pop SmokeShoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon“Late Brooklyn rapper Pop Smoke welcomes listeners to one final party, Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon.” | Matt Melis Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 71 | 2020 |
 Megan Thee StallionSuga“Suga is a solid and cohesive EP that showcases Megan Thee Stallion’s unfettered appetite for destruction.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 75 | 2020 |
 Blink-182Nine“The pop-punkers’ second album with Matt Skiba is weighed down by stereotypical lyrics and cloying choruses. Read Grant Sharples' full review” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 75 C | 66 | 2019 |
 Talking HeadsFear of Music | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 98 A+ | 96 | 2019 |
 ToolFear Inoculum | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 91 A- | 82 | 2019 |
 Killswitch EngageAtonement“Killswitch Engage are back with their eighth studio LP, Atonement, marking their first album under a new deal with Metal Blade Records.” | Spencer Kaufman Read the review via Wikipedia | 91 A- | 78 | 2019 |
 Lil PumpHarverd Dropout“Insubstantial lyrics, dreary hooks, and directionless melodies leave Pump wishing he had stayed in school.” | Matt Melis Read the review via Wikipedia | 65 D | 48 | 2019 |
 Arctic MonkeysTranquility Base Hotel & Casino | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 81 B- | 73 | 2018 |
 J. ColeKOD“A full-length examination of addictive behavior that can come across half-baked but never dull.” | Matt Melis Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 70 | 2018 |
 MigosCulture II“The blockbuster Georgia trio prescribe the right medicine but the wrong dosage.” | Matt Melis Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 72 | 2018 |
 SZACtrl“With Ctrl, SZA proves that the cult following that ballooned after her 2014 mixtape, Z, was not some flash in the pan.” | Matt Melis Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 87 | 2017 |
 Linkin ParkOne More Light | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 68 D+ | 48 | 2017 |
 MastodonEmperor of Sand“Death underlies the message and intense, cathartic sound of the band's seventh record.” | Matt Melis Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 77 | 2017 |
 J. Cole4 Your Eyez Only“The MC's new concept album shows his growth as both an artist and a person.” | Matt Melis Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 69 | 2016 |
 Red Hot Chili PeppersThe Getaway“A refreshing attempt at reinvention that's not as silly as you might expect.” | Dan Caffrey Read the review via Wikipedia | 78 C+ | 64 | 2016 |
 Lana Del ReyHoneymoon“Rich orchestration and vintage ballads help LDR embrace the pop role she's always wanted.” | Nina Corcoran Read the review via Wikipedia | 81 B- | 75 | 2015 |
 Duran DuranPaper Gods“The pop icons are as relevant as they've been at any point in the past two decades.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 81 B- | 70 | 2015 |
 Faith No MoreSol Invictus | Collin Brennan Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 77 | 2015 |
 Imagine DragonsSmoke + Mirrors“Alternative in name only, the band’s second full-length is heavy on anthems and light on inspiration.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 68 D+ | 67 | 2015 |
 Joey Bada$$B4.Da.$$“On his debut album, the Brooklyn rapper keeps the spotlight on his own vision.” | Michael Madden Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 71 | 2015 |
 Led ZeppelinLed Zeppelin II | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 91 A- | 95 | 2014 |
 SkrillexRecess“Proof he can leave the LED gloves behind and thrive outside of clubland.” | Derek Staples Read the review via Wikipedia | 78 C+ | 64 | 2014 |
 Kylie MinogueKiss Me Once“Coming up on 30 years in the business, the future is a good place to be moored.” | Chris Bosman Read the review via Wikipedia | 78 C+ | 66 | 2014 |
 MadlibPiñata“There's a sense of reverence to this collaboration, beyond mere chemistry.” | Brian Josephs Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 79 | 2014 |
 MØNo Mythologies to Follow“A confident, progressive debut from an unlikely pop star.” | Josh Terry Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 75 | 2014 |
 Gogol BordelloPura Vida Conspiracy | Alex Young Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 80 | 2013 |
 The StrokesComedown Machine“The band's fifth studio album leaves us wondering, "Is this it?” | Michael Roffman Read the review via Wikipedia | 78 C+ | 68 | 2013 |
 Dropkick MurphysSigned and Sealed in Blood | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 78 C+ | 71 | 2013 |
 T.I.Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head | Michael Madden Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 63 | 2012 |
 Meek MillDreams and Nightmares“A familiar story with an unfamiliar-enough presentation.” | Michael Madden Read the review via Wikipedia | 71 C- | 66 | 2012 |
 MegadethCountdown to Extinction“Remembering Megadeth as they were, not as they are.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 77 | 2012 |
 The SwordApocryphon“Putting the doom in doom metal.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 72 | 2012 |
 Death GripsNo Love Deep Web“Manipulating another world of music.” | Alex Young Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 78 | 2012 |
 The Smashing PumpkinsOceania | Michael Roffman Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 74 | 2012 |
 Joey RamoneYa Know?“You'll almost wish you didn't.” | Chris Coplan Read the review via Wikipedia | 65 D | 62 | 2012 |
 YelawolfRadioactive“The face of "hick-hop" delivers patchwork for Shady Records debut.” | Michael Madden Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 62 | 2011 |
 ASAP RockyLive. Love. ASAP“With pesos in his pocket, Harlem-reppin' upstart thrives on hype.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 81 | 2011 |
 KasabianVelociraptor! | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 78 | 2011 |
 TriviumIn Waves“Costly are the ties that bind.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 60 | 2011 |
 Death GripsExmilitary“A heavy-hitting contender for rap album of 2011.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 80 | 2011 |
 UnderoathØ (Disambiguation)“Tampa hardcore band weathers change swimmingly on their seventh LP.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 82 | 2010 |
 Bruno MarsDoo-Wops & Hooligans | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 81 B- | 63 | 2010 |
 Kylie MinogueAphrodite“Fun, frivolous, and frisky – a fitting summer album.” | Alex Young Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 73 | 2010 |
 MegadethEndgame | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 74 | 2009 |
 QueensrÿcheAmerican Soldier“American Soldier, the new album by Queensrÿche, tells the story of war from the point-of-view of the men and women who have served our country. No” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 50 2.5/5 | 63 | 2009 |
 Papa RoachMetamorphosis“It's not easy being Papa Roach. Since its debut album Infest, the band, who became a staple with overtly angsty lyrics ("Cut my life into pieces/This is my” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 61 D- | 48 | 2009 |
 Alanis MorissetteFlavors of Entanglement“Since 1991, Ms. "Jagged Little Pill" has graced us with everything from bombastic ballads, pop-infused dance numbers, folk/acoustic ambiance, and – let's not” | Alex Young Read the review via Wikipedia | 78 C+ | 66 | 2008 |
 Black Sabbath13 | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 71 | |
 Bruno Mars24K Magic | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 81 B- | 72 | |
 Donald Glover3.15.20 | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 80 | |
 Jay-Z4:44“Pushing 50, the world's biggest rapper refuses to conceal feelings or shirk responsibilities.” | not named Read the review | 88 B+ | 83 | |
 Deadmau54×4=12 | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 67 | |
 The 1975A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships“Sincerity and vulnerability help the English rockers deliver their best work to date.” | not named Read the review | 91 A- | 83 | |
 The BeatlesA Hard Day’s Night | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 91 A- | 94 | |
 Lady GagaA Star Is Born – Soundtrack | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 74 | |
 Linkin ParkA Thousand Suns“A Linkin Park fan pleads his case for 2010's best new modern rock album.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 71 | |
 Dream TheaterA View from the Top of the World | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 73 | |
 Thom YorkeANIMA“Iconic Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke pairs with longtime collaborator Nigel Godrich on aruably his finest solo outting to date.” | not named Read the review | 88 B+ | 82 | |
 The BeatlesAbbey Road | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 98 A+ | 99 | |
 Mad SeasonAbove | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 66 | |
 The WeekndAfter Hours“On the long-awaited After Hours, The Weeknd drops a collection of eclectic songs ripe with introspection and new direction.” | not named Read the review | 91 A- | 80 | |
 ParamoreAfter Laughter“Colorful instrumentation and insistent hooks overpower the uneven parts of the band's fifth studio outing.” | not named Read the review | 85 B | 80 | |
 Deadmau5Album Title Goes Here | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 53 | |
 CalexicoAlgiers“Plenty to enjoy, just not enough to truly appreciate.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 50 2.5/5 | 75 | |
 Owl CityAll Things Bright and Beautiful | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 50 2.5/5 | 51 | |
 Cardi BAm I the Drama?“Cardi B's long-awaited sophomore album Am I the Drama? is a chaotic, star-studded mix of beef, vulnerability, and genre-hopping ambition.” | not named Read the review | 85 B | 71 | |
 Bring Me the HorizonAmo | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 81 | |
 Dead Can DanceAnastasis | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 65 | |
 BTSArirang“ARIRANG illuminates some of the more striking ways that BTS are unusual in the world of music.” | not named Read the review | 88 B+ | 76 | |
 Liam GallagherAs You Were“The former Oasis frontman gets a chance to do things his way, and it pays off.” | not named Read the review | 81 B- | 75 | |
 Travis ScottAstroworld | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 87 | |
 JusticeAudio, Video, Disco. | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 73 | |
 MotörheadBad Magic“Forty years and 22 albums later, Lemmy and co. still kick ass.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 76 | |
 BTSBe | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 77 | |
 The BeatlesBeatles for Sale | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 91 A- | 84 | |
 Post MaloneBeerbongs & Bentleys“Too many bland regurgitations of current trends and not enough original takes.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 71 C- | 54 | |
 Miles DavisBitches Brew | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 98 A+ | 97 | |
 Wiz KhalifaBlacc Hollywood | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 75 C | 59 | |
 R. KellyBlack Panties“A one-night stand of an album that leaves unsurprisingly little to the imagination.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 57 | |
 ClutchBlast Tyrant“The hardest working metal band around get the reissue treatment.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 70 | |
 Troye SivanBloom“Bloom is a fun record: dreamy, vulnerable, and urgently horny.” | not named Read the review | 88 B+ | 83 | |
 Snoop DoggBush | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 75 C | 73 | |
 Camila CabelloCamila“Cuban-American pop singer Camila Cabello returns with Romance, her sophomore album featuring Shawn Mendes and DaBaby.” | not named Read the review | 81 B- | 75 | |
 Mariah CareyCaution“The iconic songstress returns with a more concise, controlled take on her hip-hop-infused pop.” | not named Read the review | 81 B- | 80 | |
 Lana Del ReyChemtrails over the Country Club“Controversial pop singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey expands her allusive Americana dreamscapes on Chemtrails over the Country Club.” | not named Read the review | 88 B+ | 80 | |
 Tyler, the CreatorChromakopia“Tyler, the Creator turns his internal struggles into a dazzling and vulnerable display on his new album CHROMAKOPIA.” | not named Read the review | 91 A- | 78 | |
 Lady GagaChromatica“Lady Gaga's sixth album, Chromatica, returns to the dance floor with bangers and reckonings that favor consistency over flash.” | not named Read the review | 91 A- | 78 | |
 RushClockwork Angels | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 80 | |
 Foo FightersConcrete and Gold“Dave Grohl wasn't kidding when he called it “Motörhead’s version of Sgt. Pepper's.” | not named Read the review | 81 B- | 72 | |
 MadonnaConfessions II“Madonna's new album Confessions II is a fun collection of house tracks, but she spends too much time describing transcendence instead of actually delivering it.” | not named Read the review | 81 B- | 76 | |
 Carrie UnderwoodCry Pretty | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 73 | |
 Static-XCult of Static | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 30 1.5/5 | 47 | |
 MigosCulture | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 85 | |
 LizzoCuz I Love You“The artist throws her name into contention for the queen of contemporary pop.” | not named Read the review | 91 A- | 83 | |
 Kendrick LamarDAMN.“K-Dot throws off the messianic trappings of a rap god and contemplates mortality on DAMN.” | not named Read the review | 91 A- | 91 | |
 FutureDS2 | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 80 | |
 Demi LovatoDancing with the Devil: the Art of Starting Over | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 73 | |
 NickelbackDark Horse | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 20 1/5 | 48 | |
 The OffspringDays Go By“A little less "Dirty Magic", a little more WTF.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 40 2/5 | 51 | |
 Pusha TDaytona | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 91 A- | 83 | |
 MetallicaDeath Magnetic | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 4.5/5 | 78 | |
 Juice WrldDeath Race for Love“This ambitious follow-up album does more to highlight the artist's weaknesses than strengths” | not named Read the review | 75 C | 68 | |
 Dream TheaterDistance over Time | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 91 A- | 86 | |
 Fontaines D.C.Dopamine Chamber“Fontaines D.C.'s new album Dopamine Chamber is a jagged, synth-heavy reinvention, featuring some of their boldest songs yet.” | not named Read the review | 88 B+ | 83 | |
 Meek MillDreams Worth More Than Money | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 70 | |
 6ix9ineDummy Boy | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 71 C- | 38 | |
 MegadethDystopia | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 78 C+ | 77 | |
 Paul McCartneyEgypt Station“A Paul McCartney record for people who like Paul McCartney records.” | not named Read the review | 81 B- | 75 | |
 Carly Rae JepsenEmotion | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 80 | |
 Rise AgainstEndgame“Aggressive, easily digested modern punk. Again.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 78 C+ | 73 | |
 Lil Uzi VertEternal Atake“Lil Uzi Vert sounds alert, refreshed, and sometimes thrilled on Eternal Atake, shifting between cadences and registers with manic dexterity.” | not named Read the review | 88 B+ | 72 | |
 ColdplayEveryday Life“Chris Martin and Coldplay return with Everyday Life and plenty to say. Read Nina Braca's full review.” | not named Read the review | 85 B | 75 | |
 Ice CubeEverythang’s Corrupt | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 78 | |
 FutureEvol | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 71 | |
 Vampire WeekendFather of the Bride“Ezra Koenig and guests return with a mature record on love, lust, and loss.” | not named Read the review | 88 B+ | 79 | |
 Taylor SwiftFearless (Taylor’s Version)“Country pop singer-songwriter Taylor Swift faithfully re-records her second album, Fearless, demonstrating that these songs still resonate 13 years later.” | not named Read the review | 88 B+ | 83 | |
 Fiona AppleFetch the Bolt Cutters“Reclusive songwriter Fiona Apple emerges with Fetch the Bolt Cutters, her most challenging, raw, and liberating listen to date.” | not named Read the review | 95 A | 94 | |
 Big SeanFinally Famous | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 67 | |
 Harry StylesFine Line“One Direction alum Harry Styles matures as a songwriter on his sophomore LP, Fine Line. Read Bryan Rolli's complete review” | not named Read the review | 81 B- | 76 | |
 Tyler, the CreatorFlower Boy“If the Ladera Heights rapper really had something to say, he missed his chance.” | not named Read the review | 75 C | 83 | |
 Taylor SwiftFolklore“Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift surprises fans with evermore, a companion piece to this summer's celebrated folklore collection.” | not named Read the review | 88 B+ | 88 | |
 AnthraxFor All Kings | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 75 C | 72 | |
 The Rolling StonesForeign Tongues“The Rolling Stones' new album Foreign Tongues picks off where Hackney Diamonds left off. It's a fun, bloated mixed bag.” | not named Read the review | 81 B- | 73 | |
 GojiraFortitude“French metal titans Gojira return with Fortitude, their first album in five years. Read a review from Heavy Consequence.” | not named Read the review | 91 A- | 78 | |
 Chris StapletonFrom A Room: Volume 1“The country outlaw adds a much-needed layer of grit and spit to Nashville.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 79 | |
 Calvin HarrisFunk Wav Bounces Vol. 1“The Scottish record producer finds comfort — and a new sound — in anonymity.” | not named Read the review | 88 B+ | 67 | |
 FutureFuture | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 75 C | 72 | |
 Kendrick LamarGNX“Kendrick Lamar is back with his surprise album, GNX, fueled by a reinvigorated competitive spirit and desire to burn down the industry.” | not named Read the review | 88 B+ | 86 | |
 Pearl JamGigaton“Pearl Jam's 11th studio album offers a message of portent and hope in a time when we desperately need to understand both. Read Matt Melis' full review” | not named Read the review | 88 B+ | 77 | |
 Dropkick MurphysGoing Out in Style“Use this tonight. Seriously.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 77 | |
 Limp BizkitGold Cobra“It all comes down to this.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 52 | |
 Jung KookGolden | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 75 75/100 | 73 | |
 Kacey MusgravesGolden Hour | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 91 A- | 89 | |
 DeftonesGore | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 91 A- | 78 | |
 Jonas BrothersHappiness Begins | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 81 B- | 76 | |
 Serj TankianHarakiri | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 58 | |
 Lady GagaHarlequin“Lady Gaga's Joker-inspired concept album, Harlequin, has arrived in all its glory.” | not named Read the review | 85 B | 71 | |
 Alanis MorissetteHavoc and Bright Lights“Her '90s singles remain just that, but there's still much to enjoy.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 50 | |
 Marilyn MansonHeaven Upside Down“Still twisted, extreme, and dangerous after all these years.” | not named Read the review | 85 B | 71 | |
 NewstedHeavy Metal Music“A blunt statement of intent for those that want to pound some beers, headbang, and let the visceral take over.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 70 | |
 The BeatlesHelp! | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 93 | |
 Alicia KeysHere | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 81 B- | 74 | |
 NickelbackHere and Now | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 40 2/5 | 51 | |
 Willie NelsonHeroes | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 65 | |
 KeshaHigh Road“The California songwriter seems caught between the carefree revelry of her past and the optimism of more recent music. Read Chris Thiessen's full review” | not named Read the review | 75 C | 71 | |
 Florence + the MachineHigh as Hope“The only limits on Welch's talent are the risks she sometimes fails to take.” | not named Read the review | 81 B- | 73 | |
 FutureHndrxx | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 77 | |
 Post MaloneHollywood’s Bleeding“Ready or not, the rapper, singer, and songwriter continues to churn out songs destined to top the charts.” | not named Read the review | 81 B- | 75 | |
 Rick RossHood Billionaire | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 75 C | 60 | |
 HalseyHopeless Fountain Kingdom“An ambitious sophomore outing that could stand to break its musical mold more often.” | not named Read the review | 85 B | 69 | |
 Doja CatHot Pink“Doja Cat's second album, Hot Pink, proves that talent and a knack for going viral don't always translate to a purrrfect record. Read Lucy Shanker's full review.” | not named Read the review | 81 B- | 71 | |
 The WeekndHouse of Balloons | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 83 | |
 Led ZeppelinHouses of the Holy“The band spread their wings, stepped off the ledge, and rather than crashing to earth, learned to fly.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 91 A- | 90 | |
 Charli XCXHow I’m Feeling Now“Avant-pop artist Charli XCX collaborates with fans on How I'm Feeling Now to document her time in quarantine.” | not named Read the review | 88 B+ | 83 | |
 GorillazHumanz“After seven years of silence, Gorillaz nearly lose their voice in a sea of collaborators.” | not named Read the review | 81 B- | 75 | |
 The WeekndHurry Up Tomorrow“The Weeknd's new album Hurry Up Tomorrow is the conclusion of a trilogy, but it's overstuffed with songs and sonically plain.” | not named Read the review | 81 B- | 74 | |
 Blake SheltonIf I’m Honest“Country pop star's post-breakup album flounders under too many glitzy, cheesy pop flourishes.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 75 C | 68 | |
 Tyler, the CreatorIgor“The Odd Future leader and friends create far more than just bangers and singles on this fully realized narrative record.” | not named Read the review | 91 A- | 84 | |
 DisturbedImmortalized | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 65 D | 66 | |
 ClairoImmunity“DIY viral sensation Clairo proves she's an artist doing far more than making simple "bedroom pop." Read Katherine Flynn's full review” | not named Read the review | 88 B+ | 76 | |
 DisturbedIndestructible | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 58 | |
 GhostInfestissumam“A lackluster return for Sweden’s heavy-metal Satanists.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 65 D | 72 | |
 Cardi BInvasion of Privacy“Invasion of Privacy is remarkably cohesive and filled to the brim with inevitable summer smashes.” | not named Read the review | 88 B+ | 85 | |
 Roger WatersIs This the Life We Really Want?“Twenty-five years later, the Pink Floyd founder returns when the world needs him most.” | not named Read the review | 85 B | 77 | |
 J-hopeJack in the Box | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 83 | |
 Kanye WestJesus Is King“Twenty-seven excruciating minutes of cliches, half-finished thoughts, and vaguely religious gesturing. Read Wren Graves' full review” | not named Read the review | 40 F | 61 | |
 Justin BieberJustice“Pop singer Justin Bieber returns with a perplexing mix of hollow, horny jams and social justice messaging.” | not named Read the review | 75 C | 65 | |
 EminemKamikaze“In what seems like a war of generations, all Em is asking for is the respect he's earned in the rap industry.” | not named Read the review | 81 B- | 64 | |
 KornKorn III – Remember Who You Are“On III, everyone…”I’m madly in anger with you.”” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 40 2/5 | 51 | |
 Neil YoungLe Noise | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 4.5/5 | 83 | |
 The OffspringLet the Bad Times Roll“Full of middle-aged spirit, California punks The Offspring drop their first album in nine years, Let the Bad Times Roll.” | not named Read the review | 81 B- | 56 | |
 RammsteinLiebe ist für alle da | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 80 | |
 New OrderLost Sirens | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 68 | |
 Sam SmithLove Goes“Amid personal transformation, British balladeer Sam Smith falls back on familiar emotional pop crescendos to reveal a different side of themself.” | not named Read the review | 81 B- | 65 | |
 Lana Del ReyLust for Life“The pop star's latest reminds us that she already earned her victory lap long ago.” | not named Read the review | 81 B- | 77 | |
 Lil Uzi VertLuv Is Rage 2 | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 70 | |
 RosalíaLux“From Mozart to Berghain, Rosalía's new album LUX bridges centuries of musical temptation in collaboration with London Symphony Orchestra.” | not named Read the review | 91 A- | 92 | |
 Snoop DoggMac & Devin Go to High School | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 50 2.5/5 | 65 | |
 The BeatlesMagical Mystery Tour | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 98 A+ | 85 | |
 Justin TimberlakeMan of the Woods“A funky, country-laced experiment that’s not nearly as bad as its early reputation suggests.” | not named Read the review | 81 B- | 59 | |
 Sabrina CarpenterMan’s Best Friend“Sabrina Carpenter taunts, teases, and titillates across her excellent new album Man's Best Friend. Men, beware.” | not named Read the review | 88 B+ | 76 | |
 HalseyManic“Halsey returns on her third album, Manic, trying to find peace of mind as she untangles the beautiful mess in her mind. Read Nina Braca's full review.” | not named Read the review | 88 B+ | 79 | |
 BTSMap of the Soul: 7“K-pop sensation BTS return with Map of the Soul: 7, a full-length that proves that the group do it all without sacrificing emotional depth. Read Hannah Zwick's review” | not named Read the review | 88 B+ | 81 | |
 Lady GagaMayhem“Lady Gaga's seventh album, Mayhem, sees the artist balancing influence with originality.” | not named Read the review | 88 B+ | 79 | |
 Foo FightersMedicine at Midnight“Foo Fighters' Medicine at Midnight is a tight, focused record calibrated to show off their strengths and reconfirm their pep.” | not named Read the review | 85 B | 73 | |
 LordeMelodrama“Even the budding icon's over-reaches and missteps come across as charming.” | not named Read the review | 88 B+ | 91 | |
 BabymetalMetal Resistance | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 78 | |
 Miley CyrusMiley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 71 C- | 70 | |
 Zayn MalikMind of Mine | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 75 C | 75 | |
 KissMonster | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 50 2.5/5 | 59 | |
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