Maroon 5 – Jordi

Maroon 5’s seventh record is their most pop but also the worst. It features lazy lyrics and a totally generic sound. Seems to be born of lackluster disinterest.

MARINA – Ancient Dreams In A Modern Land

On her fifth record, Welsh singer and songwriter Marina delivers her best work to date: catchy hooks, great production, and well-written lyrics. However, everything about it sounds old.

Rostam – Changephobia

On his second solo record, Vampire Weekend’s former member Rostam delivers some nice and catchy hooks and promising sounds, however, nothing sounds really concrete

Japanese Breakfast – Jubilee

Michelle Zauner‘s lyricism on her new record, Jubilee, is firm, surgical, and sharp, and her sound, although not the best, is still pretty great.

Wolf Alice – Blue Weekend

The London alternative rock band's latest release is a homogenous amalgamation of songs that can be seen as both a mirror of the band members' souls and a warm embrace in those who listen to the record. It’s grand, passionate, mind-blowing, and bold.

Mustafa – When Smoke Rises

Canadian poet and singer Mustafa’s debut record features pleasant sound, poetic compositions, and beautiful tributes, however, seems afraid to go beyond its comfort zone.

black midi – Cavalcade

black midi's second record shows the English rock band going even bolder on their sound: their lyrics are more elaborate, their sound more visionary, and the full package seems prettier and deeper.

CHAI – WINK

Japanese musical group CHAI’s third record, WINK, shows ambition but often sounds boring and dull and almost always lacks energy.

Twenty One Pilots – Scaled And Icy

Ohio duo Twenty One Pilots’ sixth record, Scaled And Icy, features the most mediocre songs of their career — it’s their weakest album to date.

Olivia Rodrigo – SOUR

Disney star Olivia Rodrigo’s debut record, SOUR, features catchy songs composed of nice sound and well-written lyrics, however, it doesn't go beyond that.

J. Cole – The Off-Season

Jay-Z's protégé J. Cole’s first album in three years features some catchy songs but still sounds premature.

St. Vincent – Daddy’s Home

St. Vincent’s sixth record is her most cohesive so far. Featuring catchy yet elegant tracks, Daddy’s Home is a well-built and well-structured 1970s-based vintage universe.