“Kozelek is present, combative and always original. He forces you to listen to his music on its own terms.”
“‘2016 Atomized’ is an apt title for an album full of songs that are obsessed with nuclear and romantic annihilation, each track a finely distilled blast of musical essence from The Raveonettes’ particularly heady bouquet.”
“‘Culture’ could already be described as a career-defining work, except Migos’ career is still being defined.”
“A greatest hits package featuring brand new material. Sell that, Time Life!”
“Ultimately, ‘Oczy Mlody’ is a hangover from one too many Cyrus-thrown bashes.”
“This is the closest anyone has come to the Head-era Monkees.”
“‘Turn Into’ is a throwback to the “guitar record”; this is a hook-driven, lushly layered experience; guitar tone as mood enhancer.”
“He’s still planting seeds and still stoking fires.”
“AML is giant leap forward, as the juvenile raps/punchlines of previous records are replaced with deep-felt yearning.”
“Ethereal with an eye roll, Bagg seems to have materialized from a Zach Braff vision board. Her voice is soothing, a tossed-off Julie Andrews.”
