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Bad for Us, Great for Music: A Few Songs’ Albums of 2016
Bad for Us, Great for Music: A Few Songs’ Albums of 2016
2016 sucked in a lot of ways. But, from Frank Ocean’s triumphant return to Camp Cope’s surpising emergence, it was a great year for music.
Steven Sloan
Jan 23, 2017
Carly Rae Jepsen—E•MO•TION Side B EP
Carly Rae Jepsen—E•MO•TION Side B EP
Jepsen’s follow up to her breakout sophomore album doesn’t shine as bright, but it’s still a collection of catchy, sneakily insightful pop.
Steven Sloan
Sep 20, 2016
Mitski—Puberty 2
Mitski—Puberty 2
Mitski’s fourth effort manages to be familiar, strange, catchy, and smart all at once. It’s also one of the best albums of 2016.
Steven Sloan
Sep 13, 2016
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Kyle Morton—What Will Destroy You
Kyle Morton—What Will Destroy You
The Typhoon frontman offers his finest collection of songs yet in a clear eyed solo debut that combines lush indie folk with symphonic heft…
Steven Sloan
Nov 17, 2016
Vince Staples—Prima Donna
Vince Staples—Prima Donna
Staples’ Summertime ’06 was one of 2015's most underappreciated albums. With his EP, Prima Donna, he shows he’s done lurking on the margins…
Steven Sloan
Sep 8, 2016
Frank Ocean — Blonde
Frank Ocean — Blonde
Frank Ocean strung us along until we lost hope. Then he blew us all away.
Mick Sloan
Sep 1, 2016
Camp Cope—Camp Cope
Camp Cope—Camp Cope
The Melbourne trio debuts with a heartfelt collection of songs about obligation, love, and anger.
Steven Sloan
Aug 12, 2016
Revisited: Julien Baker’s Sprained Ankle
Revisited: Julien Baker’s Sprained Ankle
In a music year as great as 2015, some things inevitably slip through the cracks. Julien Baker’s stunning debut deserves better than that.
Steven Sloan
Jun 5, 2016
Drake — Views
Drake — Views
From the 6, but Mostly About Drake
Mick Sloan
May 18, 2016
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