Father John Misty
Mahashmashana
If Josh Tillman intends this, one of his finest albums, to be a cremation ground for his persona, then it’s a hell of a way to go
musicOMH
Kim Deal
Nobody Loves You More
The sometime Pixies star’s long-awaited and perfectly crafted debut solo album is full of surprises
musicOMH
Max Richter
In A Landscape
In a Landscape reconciles nature with humanity through lush soundscapes, and it feels like a revelation for newcomers to composer Max Richter’s oeuvre
PopMatters
Du Blonde
Sniff More Gritty
The raw honestly and brutal home truths wrapped in an indie pop vibe, at times straying near to the edge, create an album full of gems
God Is In The TV
Father John Misty
Mahashmashana
With a lyrically dense and sonically diverse assortment of songs, Father John Misty’s sixth album is brilliant and moving — a record that can be interpreted in various ways that all relate to the human condition
Spectrum Culture
Kim Deal
Nobody Loves You More
The first solo album from The Breeders’ frontwoman and former Pixies bassist oozes with elegance but still packs some punch
NME
Michael Kiwanuka
Small Changes
The British singer's fourth album smothers you in a warm blanket of heartfelt soul music
NME
Kim Deal
Nobody Loves You More
On the Breeders bandleader’s first-ever solo album, produced by the late Steve Albini, a thread of loss and grief gets tucked into a body of work that’s ageless and ever-evolving
Paste Magazine
Kim Deal
Nobody Loves You More
There’s depth within these lyrics and Kim uses her songs and her instrumentations as a way to explore that and further open up her writing
Northern Transmissions
Father John Misty
Mahashmashana
The intricate arrangements, cryptic storytelling, and emotional depth, Mahashmashana stands as a testament to Father John Misty’s growth as an artist and person
Northern Transmissions
Underworld
Strawberry Hotel
As always with Underworld, time becomes a stream that whirls the present into the past. It’s not as precise as Beaucoup Fish and often feels like a kaleidoscope more than a cohesive statement
Beats Per Minute
Kim Deal
Nobody Loves You More
Listening to Nobody Loves You More feels like extending your run-in with Deal to a coffee shop catch-up, allowing her to talk you through the years in each song and leaving you with a better understanding of her artistry than ever before
Far Out