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Pusha T
Daytona
All the controversy gives elements of DAYTONA some delicious extra novelty, though thankfully its core ingredients are more than fulfilling on their own
Exclaim
Pusha T
Daytona
Seven tracks long (like apparently all upcoming G.O.O.D. Music albums) with a sombre and workmanlike tone, the album is stripped down in the best possible sense
NOW
Pusha T
Daytona
By the time the album’s over, he sounds like the last rapper on earth. He’s voracious, barely stopping to breathe from the moment the record begins
A.V. Club
Pusha T
Daytona
Produced entirely by Kanye West, the spare and serrated solo album from Pusha-T is a near-airtight exercise in flair and focus
Pitchfork
Chvrches
Love Is Dead
They’ve embraced co-producers for the first time in Greg Kurstin and Steve Mac, and their most sparkling euphoria, bolstered by live drums, is to the fore on the likes of gorgeous opener Graffiti, a neon-inked love-letter to young friendships
The Observer
Stephen Malkmus And The Jicks
Sparkle Hard
Loose and discursive things appear to discard trains of thought while actually observing some sly inner logic
The FT
MC Paul Barman
(((echo chamber)))
For those who can tune their ears to it, this is a wild ride
The Irish Times
MC Paul Barman
(((echo chamber)))
As ever, though, it's a kick to hear him stack syllables into free-standing Jenga towers
Rolling Stone
MC Paul Barman
(((echo chamber)))
Whenever he begins to touch on anything too personal, controversial, or difficult, Barman retreats, defaulting to his usual irreverent word salad
Pitchfork
MC Paul Barman
(((echo chamber)))
By boldly pushing the boundaries while also graciously keeping listenability in mind, MC Paul Barman has made a can't miss LP for underground hip-hop fans
Exclaim
MC Paul Barman
(((echo chamber)))
A pleasurable and political listen to serve as a reminder for us to stay aware and enjoy life while we’re here
Gig Soup
Kamaal Williams
The Return
For jazz and funk lovers, it’s a gem
Crack
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