Harry Styles proves his charm is as natural as his talent on dazzling new album

Harry Styles proves his charm is as natural as his talent on dazzling new album

The third album from Styles does seem mostly to take place in and around his house – and you won’t find paranoia or insecurity here.

  • byBernard Zuel

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Five stars for Kendrick’s dark,riveting rap that transcends the genre
★★★★★
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Five stars for Kendrick’s dark,riveting rap that transcends the genre

Lamar’s emotional terrain,especially on the album’s revealing second disc,will perpetuate a reputation that already transcends the genre.

  • byMichael Dwyer
Ry Cooder and Taj Mahal:together again and just enjoying the vibe

Ry Cooder and Taj Mahal:together again and just enjoying the vibe

Two masters of the blues pay musical tribute to the legends who came before them.

  • byMartin Boulton
What to listen to this week:Charli XCX’s homage to 1996 movie Crash

What to listen to this week:Charli XCX’s homage to 1996 movie Crash

The singer calls her new album a reflection of her “most coherent era” yet - even though her loyal fan base were unimpressed by its lead singles.

  • byKish Lal,Eugene Ulman andCat Woods
Dolly Parton delivers a gorgeous,rollicking riot of a record
★★★★
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Dolly Parton delivers a gorgeous,rollicking riot of a record

Run Rose Run,Dolly’s first album of original music in nearly five years,confirms she’s still got the magic touch.

  • byJessie Cunniffe,Barry Divola andCat Woods
Pop music is changing after the pandemic - just not how you’d expect

Pop music is changing after the pandemic - just not how you’d expect

After ambitious concept albums,master songwriters Nilufer Yanya and The Weather Station’s Tamara Lindeman take a post-pandemic pivot inwards.

  • byRobert Moran
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From Nick Cave to Iggy Pop:Cat Power seduces with raw,intimate covers
★★★★
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From Nick Cave to Iggy Pop:Cat Power seduces with raw,intimate covers

A master of intricate songcraft and poetic candour,Cat Power transforms the songs of Frank Ocean,Lana Del Rey and Billie Holiday on her intimate new album.

  • byCat Woods
With Dawn FM,The Weeknd remains the reigning pop star for our chaotic end times
★★★½
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With Dawn FM,The Weeknd remains the reigning pop star for our chaotic end times

Pop’s most depressing star drops his latest,a concept album set in purgatory,featuring Jim Carrey (yes,that Jim Carrey).

  • byRobert Moran
Taylor Swift’s new Red:a fan feast of 30 sensitive,angry and transformative songs

Taylor Swift’s new Red:a fan feast of 30 sensitive,angry and transformative songs

Taylor Swift proves again that she’s won with the release of her “new” album.

  • byMelissa Ruggieri
Is ABBA’s comeback album Voyage worth the trip?
★★½
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Is ABBA’s comeback album Voyage worth the trip?

Thank you for the music,but maybe we didn’t need quite so much of it.

  • byBarry Divola
The Teskey Brothers’ Sam takes a dramatic new direction with solo album
★★★★
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The Teskey Brothers’ Sam takes a dramatic new direction with solo album

Sam Teskey shrugs aside the Teskey Brothers’ soul stylings on his first solo outing.

  • byJessie Cunniffe