Contributor: Kristin Smith

The Wife offers a beautiful, complex, chaotic portrayal of a married couple whose relationship is haunted by a dark secret.

Nicki Minaj’s latest effort, Queen, is enough to make those who listen feel royally exhausted.

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

Kane Brown’s sound may sport a chill, pop-ish vibe. But his lyrics still major in some very country-esque indulgences.

Anyone who buys a ticket to this R-rated Bond-ish spoof will need some kind of super-spy tech to get through it unscathed.

The beats in Travis Scott’s latest offer some diversity. Its explicit themes do not.

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

DJ Khaled teams up with Justin Bieber, Chance the Rapper and Quavo as they all try to woo the same woman.

Kenny Chesney’s love for St. John island permeates this tribute to breezy Caribbean life in all its virtues and vices.

All the awkwardness of early adolescence is here. Yet, it left me wondering why so much of it had to be here.

Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot is filled with pain and anguish, contrasted with bright moments of hope.

Ariana Grande’s latest single suggests that a woman’s sexuality is worthy of worship.

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

Lauren Daigle’s song offers a beautiful reminder of all God says about us: We are loved, seen, heard, held.

Despite its spiritual-sounding title, Justin Timberlake’s latest hit is more focused on bodies than souls.