NF
The Search
Christian/Gospel, Pop, Rap/Hip-Hop

NF’s latest album brims with his trademark gritty authenticity as he clings to God amid deep mental health struggles.

Ed Sheeran
No. 6 Collaborations Project
Pop, Rap/Hip-Hop, Rock

Ed Sheeran’s collaboration with many popular rappers pushes his sixth album in more problematic directions.

Chris Brown
Indigo
R&B, Rap/Hip-Hop

Chris Brown insists Indigo is about “energy, love, light and happiness.” But it’s also about sex, profanity and materialism.

Lil Nas X
7 EP
Country, Pop, Rap/Hip-Hop, Rock

Lil Nas X’s debut EP blends and blurs musical genres … as well positive and problematic messages.

Madonna
Madame X
Pop, R&B, Reggae

Madonna’s latest careens between yearning for change and embracing naughty behavior as only the Material Girl can do.

Jonas Brothers
Happiness Begins
Pop

Six years after breaking up, the Jonas Brothers return with an album that’s more mature in every sense of that …

Miley Cyrus
She Is Coming
Pop

After offering some positive signs in Younger Now, Miley returns to form.

Logic
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
Rap/Hip-Hop

Logic’s chart-topping fifth album insightfully critiques some cultural problems even as it embraces common rap clichés.

Judah and the Lion
Pep Talks
Alternative, Christian/Gospel, EDM/Electronica/Techno, Folk, Pop, Rock

The latest effort from this eclectic Christian trio finds hope even in some of life’s hardest spots.

Vampire Weekend
Father of the Bride
Alternative, Folk, Rock

The latest effort from this indie rock trio mixes some positive messages among melancholy ones.

Pink
Hurts 2B Human
Pop, Rock

Pink’s latest is classic Pink—in both redemptive and frustrating ways.

Billie Eilish
WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?
Alternative, EDM/Electronica/Techno, Folk, Pop, Rock

Billie Eilish’s official debut is haunting and confessional, mesmerizing and disturbing in equal measure.

Maren Morris
GIRL
Country, Pop, R&B

Maren Morris’ second effort has some great things to say about marriage … and offers some sensual confessions about it …

Hozier
Wasteland, Baby!
Alternative, Folk, Jazz/Swing/Blues, Rock

The second album by this Irish singer dances between hope and despair, declaring that everything—and nothing—is sacred.

Solange
When I Get Home
Jazz/Swing/Blues, R&B, Rap/Hip-Hop

The latest effort from Beyoncé’s younger sister delivers some positive messages … and some problematic ones, too.