Album Reviews

Snoop Dogg – ‘Missionary’ review: an underwhelming sequel to a hip-hop classic

As a follow-up to the history-making ‘Doggystyle’, ‘Missionary’ swaps out its predecessor’s hedonistic charm for some more mature nuggets of wisdom

Rosé – ‘rosie’ review: revealing the woman behind the K-pop star

On her debut solo album, the BLACKPINK singer sheds her armour, revealing a more vulnerable side behind the polished pop powerhouse

Uche Yara – ‘Honey’ review: a woozy, yearning EP sizzling with ideas

The fast-rising multi-instrumentalist takes another left-turn, with a melancholic EP that lacks definition but suggests great things lie ahead

TWICE – ‘Strategy’ review: ending the year on yet another high

The girl group’s 2024 has been stuffed with big achievements, and their 14th mini-album only adds to that list

Lauren Mayberry – ‘Vicious Creature’ review: Chvrches’ frontwoman rediscovers her voice

After 10 years as the unmistakable leader of the Scottish synth-pop band, the singer finds out who she is as a solo artist

Beckah Amani – ‘This Is How I Remember It.’ review: a bold, expressive debut

The Burundian-Australian star chronicles life, love and the anxieties of modern existence with confessional candour on her beautiful first album

Hang Linton – ‘Demonstrations’ EP review: an ardent and uncompromising take on modern day Britain

The Leeds-based interdisciplinary artist combines psychedelia, electronica and two-tone for an arresting debut

Wizkid – ‘Morayo’ album review: an ode to the dancefloor

Pushing past the pain of losing his mother, the Afro-pop juggernaut chooses to celebrate life on his groovy sixth album

Kendrick Lamar – ‘GNX’ review: turning hatred into a teachable moment

After a year full of scathing diss tracks and unfiltered loathing, Lamar converts that energy into the purest emotion of all – love – while carrying the West Coast on his back

Kim Deal – ‘Nobody Loves You More’ review: a neat reminder of her permanent class

The first solo album from The Breeders’ frontwoman and former Pixies bassist oozes with elegance but still packs some punch