Avril Lavigne
Avril Lavigne
Pop, Rock

Avril’s edging inexorably toward 30, but her fifth album is nevertheless a disappointing case study in juvenile rock ‘n’ roll …

Katy Perry
Prism
Pop

Prism is a vexing projection of hard-won wisdom and humility overlaid with visions of reckless sexuality and syncretism.

Miley Cyrus
Bangerz
Country, EDM/Electronica/Techno, Pop, R&B, Rap/Hip-Hop

It’s no surprise that Miley Cyrus’ latest effort pulsates with raw and reckless rebellion. What is surprising is how much …

Korn
The Paradigm Shift
Metal

The big news with Korn’s 11th studio album is the hard-core nu metal band’s reunion with founding guitarist-turned-Christian Brian “Head” …

Lorde
Pure Heroine
Pop

The 16-year-old phenom from New Zealand is taking the music world by storm with an album that intuitively recognizes the …

Justin Timberlake
The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2
EDM/Electronica/Techno, Pop, R&B

A single 20/20 Experience just wasn’t enough for ‘N Sync alum Justin Timberlake. But the mere existence of this second …

Drake
Nothing Was the Same
Rap/Hip-Hop

Frequent, vulgar injections of drugs, bling, brash bravado and sexual prowess make Drake sound so much like so many others …

The Devil Wears Prada
8:18
Christian/Gospel, Metal

With Romans 8:18 as a jumping off point, this Christian metalcore group dives into the grim reality of humanity’s suffering.

Avicii
True
Country, EDM/Electronica/Techno, Folk, Pop, Rock

Not content just to pump out another synth-laden, Euro-beat dance effort, Avicii alchemically blends country, rock, folk, funk, bluegrass, pop …

Keith Urban
Fuse
Country

Current American Idol judge Keith Urban decides to explore some new musical territory … as well as some that’s disappointingly …

Ariana Grande
Yours Truly
Pop, R&B

Some have described Nickelodeon star Ariana Grande as a kinder, gentler (more conservative) alternative to Miley Cyrus. Is she?

Mandisa
Overcomer
Christian/Gospel, Pop

The Grammy-winning Overcomer brims with faith, hope and perseverance—not to mention catchy pop hooks—as this former American Idol finalist bears …

Avenged Sevenfold
Hail to the King
Metal

Avenged Sevenfold creates a loose concept album focusing on a marauding demonic entity … and a few brave souls who …

Luke Bryan
Crash My Party
Country

Rising country star Luke Bryan is back with another chart-topping album that sings the praises of cold beer, willing women, …

Five Finger Death Punch
The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell Volume 1
Metal

The fourth studio album from this popular L.A.-based metal quintet delivers a handful of spiritual musings … and so many …