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The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace)
Marshall too often uses his prodigious dexterity to defend himself from cancel culture rather than break new ground
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Beachwood Sparks
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This may not be the best album in their back catalogue, but if you’ve never heard the Beachwood Sparks before, this is as good as any place to start – then make sure you delve into the rest of the back catalogue. Hopefully there won’t be such a long wait until the next album
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Denzel Curry
King Of The Mischievous South Vol. 2
In his artistic pursuits, he made Kings of the Mischievous South Vol. 2 sound like a loud, muggy night out with friends, and everyone involved is very serious about having fun
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Childish Gambino
Bando Stone & the New World
Glover has brought forth an incredibly well-produced blend of hip-hop, alternative R&B, pop, jazz, rock and electronic music
Exclaim
Ice Spice
Y2K!
The viral rapper’s debut album is promising but uneven. It's unlikely to slow her rapid ascent – or silence the haters
NME
Lava La Ru
Starface
STARFACE is a kaleidoscopic and far-reaching debut from someone who already seems to have a vision for who they are and what they want to do, alien or human
Northern Transmissions
Ice Spice
Y2K!
The Bronx rapper’s tracks have been designed for catchiness and brevity, but some fall prey to monotony
The FT
Ice Spice
Y2K!
Monotonous and broadly uninspiring production lets down the Bronx rapper’s debut
Evening Standard
Ice Spice
Y2K!
The US rapper’s subject matter is lightweight and this debut album only lasts 23 minutes, but funny, snotty lines abound and the music is often viscerally exciting
The Guardian
Ice Spice
Y2K!
Following a wave of overlong albums, the cool, TikTokable concision of Ice Spice’s first full-length record feels effortlessly in control
The Independent
Jack White
No Name
On No Name, he’s done something special on his own terms, delighted and surprised his audience, and provided one of the great rock moments of the year. Print edition only
Uncut
Beachwood Sparks
Across The River Of Stars
The California alt-country band's first album since 2012 has a more up-to-date indie-pop sensibility, told through kaleidoscopic, Laurel Canyon beats and jamming guitars
Paste Magazine
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