At a staggering 31 songs, The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology is certainly not a succinct body of work. But, it does serve as an in-depth, raw examination of how an artist processes life through their music.
In his commitment not to judge but to document, Shane has produced an impressive record that may not last as long as the city it's named after, but will remain relevant longer than its controversial contemporaries.
Where her 2022 Contemporary Christian debut introduced listeners to her faith, Wilson's new record shows off her intricacies beyond it.
At face value, Strong harbors moments of hope, glimmers of effortless fun and easily earned nostalgia that will likely produce a summer hit or two, but it leaves much to be desired from a country record in 2024.
Orbiting through an expansive, euphonic soundscape, Aaron Lee Tasjan creates with technicolor abandon, propelling Stellar Evolution deep into the cosmos.
Mood Swings is a major sonic shift for the rising talent, stripping away King’s signature Gibson and focusing instead on his stop-you-dead-in-your-tracks vocals.
