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The Tortured Poets Department: The Paradox of Taylor Swift
How seriously is Taylor Swift taking herself on The Tortured Poets Department? The album itself responds in kind with inconsistency and indecision.
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On Music Criticism
An essay on the purpose of music criticism, plus thoughts on albums by Kendrick Lamar and David Bowie.
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Interludes: March 2023
In this month’s edition of Interludes, find reviews of Depeche Mode’s first five albums, Daft Punk’s iconic debut, and the long-anticipated return of Kelela.
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Heavy Heavy – Young Fathers (2023)
On Heavy Heavy, Young Fathers preach a spirit of found purpose in the hardships they (and we) have faced.
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Late Developers – Belle and Sebastian (2023)
Belle and Sebastian’s latest album is all about its pop sensibilities, sometimes to a fault.
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Five Easy Hot Dogs – Mac DeMarco (2023)
Five Easy Hot Dogs is Mac DeMarco’s equivalent of a “lo-fi chill beats to study to” playlist: universally applicable, demanding nothing of its listener other than comfort.
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Interludes: February 2023
Catch bite-sized reviews of new releases from 03 Greedo, Fucked Up, H.C. McEntire, and Sam Smith in the inaugural edition of Interludes.
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Take Me Apart – Kelela (2017)
Take Me Apart is an ocean of noise containing the immensity of Kelela’s desire.
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Strays – Margo Price (2023)
On Strays, Margo Price strives to embrace idiosyncrasy further than previously.
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Every Loser – Iggy Pop (2023)
Everyone only ends up the worse for their involvement in Iggy Pop’s disappointing return to punk music.
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