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.

Dream Theater
Distance Over Time
Metal, Rock

Dream Theater’s 14th dose of prog-metal virtuosity ponders profound questions and mostly proffers positive answers.

Avril Lavigne
Head Above Water
Alternative, Pop, Punk, Rock

After a desperate season, Avril Lavigne’s latest finds her reaching out to God … and spending time in bed with …

Ariana Grande
thank u, next
Pop, R&B

Nearly every song on Ariana Grande’s second album in six months is explicit, in both language and content.

Backstreet Boys
DNA
Pop

The Backstreet Boys’ chart-topping comeback album bounces between love and lust, maturity and immaturity.

Switchfoot
Native Tongue
Alternative, Christian/Gospel, Rock

Switchfoot returns with a powerful reminder of how love and forgiveness overcome division and distrust.

Maggie Rogers
Heard It in a Past Life
Alternative, EDM/Electronica/Techno, Folk, Pop

Maggie Rogers’ owes her big break to Pharrell Williams. But her voice makes it obvious why she got noticed.