The London Symphony Orchestra – Promises

The collaborative album by Shepherd, Sanders, and The London Symphony Orchestra is a profound experience and emerges as an unexpected partnership.

serpentwithfeet – DEACON

Josiah Wise's second studio album demonstrates that the New York-based singer is in better clouds, singing about affection and Black gay love through bold and ambitious songs.

Evanescence – The Bitter Truth

Evanescence's first album with new songs in almost a decade doesn't sound new at all.

Loretta Lynn – Still Woman Enough

On her forty-sixth album, Loretta Lynn still manages to deliver catchy and fun songs without giving up her skills as a composer, which has always delivered vivid lyrics.

Justin Bieber – Justice

Canadian singer Justin Bieber's sixth album makes up for all the mistakes of his latest release but still doesn't go beyond pop romantic songs.

Lana Del Rey – Chemtrails Over the Country Club

Leaning on more intimate aesthetics and a more closed universe, Lana Del Rey's sixth album shows the best of the beginning of her career with what made her last album an excellent project.

Tom Grennan – Evering Road

British singer Tom Grennan's second album shows several improvements, but it's too far away from something that really stands out.

Selena Gomez – Revelación

The first project entirely in Spanish by the American singer Selena Gomez has influences from reggaeton and sensual lyrics, but it seems as limited as her last project.

Arab Strap – As Days Get Dark

The Scottish duo's first album in 16 years is sharp, heavy, and dense while still captivating. While they seem to be 16 years more mature, they seem to have come back from where they left off.

Zara Larsson – Poster Girl

Working with retro influences from disco and empowering, Swedish singer Zara Larsson's third album delivers fun songs even though streams still seem to be a major concern.

Julien Baker – Little Oblivions

On her third studio album, Tennessee singer Julien Baker delivers intimate acoustic folk songs but seems unable to create nuances and something really different from the rest.

Nick Cave / Warren Ellis – CARNAGE

Nick Cave and Warren Ellis' first non-soundtrack album is grand, bold and sharp. CARNAGE has the most violent lyrics and the most determined sound in years.