The structure is extremely loose and often feels indulgent, but what else do her fans want to do but indulge in their idol?
Exhausting, memeable electro-rock songs that sound like Sonic the Hedgehog had an accident with a cement mixer
This artist has the skill and adventurousness to send their songs in any direction
The strength of Cyrus is suiting her mighty voice to so many styles
This album is menacing, extreme and the lyrics frequently sound despairing
This is music reclining on a rug, with no intention of getting up
This new album just highlights why Gorillaz are Damon Albarn’s most successful band
They’ve always been good at unnerving the listener, but at times here it feels confused
The singer has been moving away musically from her cartoonish persona but it means this album feels oddly transitional
After a long career, this grandstanding collection sounds like Polachek’s big moment
It’s the New Jersey trio’s 17th album and they’ve been pushing at their familiar style, finding cracks in the bedrock of their sound
Coming up this weekend, it’s the biggest night in British music – our critic pins his colours to the mast
The Tennessee guitar pop band’s sixth album ranges from volcanic energy to slower tracks that suggest an appealing maturity
The Canadian country pop superstar’s sixth album is frothy and energetic
It all flows along almost too smoothly,
Smith’s voice remains a remarkable instrument but it is asked to carry songs that feature little else of interest
The veteran composer and performer is back after a decade and showing no signs of slowing down
With the band’s fame in Italy assured, this ambitious third album is their grandstanding attempt to conquer the rest of the world
The surprise new album has a few oddities that grab the attention
The Supergrass frontman is getting better and better as a solo artist
It’s already looking like a great year for music
