Killswitch Engage still shouts out some encouragement. But more than a few tracks suggest a repudiation, or at least dilution, …
Dizzying mixture of cultural, racial and spiritual insights jarringly juxtaposed against prurient portraits of unexpurgated rage, violence and sexuality.
The second effort from Seattle rapper Macklemore is, indeed, provocatively messy—in both good and grating ways.
The sophomore album from this rising British alt-pop band is as brutally honest as it is brutally hopeless.
The profound and the profane pound away at each other on The Life of Pablo.
The latest effort from Australia’s most famous wig-wearer zigzags maddeningly between self-respect and self-objectification.
A small handful of suggestive lyrics curl down the edges of this Smile a bit. But Tori Kelly’s effervescent winsomeness …
Rihanna may be living life completely on her own terms, but beneath all the carnal bravado, it’s pretty clear she’s …
Lecrae’s third “mixtape” delivers another hard-hitting dose of faith-filled yet pull-no-punches commentary on contemporary culture.
Panic! at the Disco’s sole remaining band member says marriage has made him a changed man. It’s a claim this …
David Bowie’s final album, released just three days before his death from cancer, strives to turn even that final event …
Rachel Platten’s 2015 hit “Fight Song” was one of Plugged In’s favorite tunes last year—which raises the stakes for the …
Prince’s final two albums find him as enchanted with sensuality as he was when his controversial career began nearly four …
The lyrics dispel any ambiguity about who it is Troye Sivan finds affection for.
One reviewer wrote, “A Head Full Of Dreams comes off like that one friend of yours who’s so positive you …














