Greta Van Fleet
Anthem of the Peaceful Army
Rock

The debut album from these four Zeppelin disciples dabbles in sensuality but more frequently ponders philosophical questions.

Switchfoot
Native Tongue
Alternative, Christian/Gospel, Rock

Switchfoot powerfully reminds us of the language God speaks to us and wants us to speak to others: love.

for KING & COUNTRY
Burn the Ships
Christian/Gospel, Pop, Rock

The third effort from this Christian duo finds them choosing joy, even in the midst of life’s dark moments.

Twenty One Pilots
Trench
Alternative, EDM/Electronica/Techno, Pop, Rap/Hip-Hop, Rock

The latest from Twenty One Pilots once again explores the in-between spaces between determination and despair.

Mumford & Sons
Guiding Light
Alternative, Folk, Rock

Mumford & Sons’ latest marks a return to the redemptive, spiritual themes that marked the British band’s early efforts.

Avril Lavigne
Head Above Water
Pop, Rock

Avril Lavigne nearly lost her battle with Lyme disease. Now she’s singing about crying out to God to save her.

Jason Mraz
Know.
Pop, Rock

Jason Mraz once again delivers a big blast of positivity (and a much smaller puff of stuff that’s not so …

Daughtry
Cage to Rattle
Rock

A few bumps rattle Daughtry’s Cage. But this rocker’s first effort in five years mostly majors on optimism and courage.

Imagine Dragons
Natural
Alternative, Pop, Rock

Imagine Dragons’ latest reflects on the glory of winning … and the price people pay to achieve it.

Twenty One Pilots
Jumpsuit
Alternative, Pop, Rock

Twenty One Pilots’ new single raises many questions and asks one as well: Who will we turn to when we’re …

OneRepublic
Connection
EDM/Electronica/Techno, Pop, Rock

With so much technology to connect us, why are we so lonely? That’s the question OneRepublic ponders in “Connection.”

Panic! At the Disco
Pray for the Wicked
Alternative, EDM/Electronica/Techno, Pop, Rock

Brendon Urie’s latest effort may be his most positive yet. But that doesn’t mean it’s free from problems to address.

Kygo & Imagine Dragons
Born to Be Yours
EDM/Electronica/Techno, Pop, Rock

This collaboration between Imagine Dragons and Swedish EDM producer Kybo teeters between hope and futility.

Shawn Mendes
Shawn Mendes
Alternative, Pop, Rock

Love and lust, hope and heartbreak get all tangled up on Shawn Mendes’ third, self-titled effort.

Post Malone
Beerbongs & Bentleys
Alternative, R&B, Rap/Hip-Hop, Rock

On Post Malone’s second effort, he does whatever he wants—though unbridled hedonism clearly isn’t making him happy.