New Reviews for May 24, 2024

ClancyEditor's choice
Atlantic / Fueled by Ramen Records
The Ohio super duo end their multi-album, metaphorical mythology with yet another genre-blurring collection.
- Neil Z. Yeung
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Capitol / Polydor
The Modfather is in a mellow, reflective mood on this supple, playful album.
- Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Sunday Morning Put-OnEditor's choice
Loma Vista
The eclectic violinist goes all-in for jazz on this subtle, evocative exploration of the Great American Songbook.
- Mark Deming
Frog in Boiling WaterEditor's choice
Concord / Fantasy
The band's despondently beautiful fourth album pairs songs about a world falling apart with seductive sonics and a little bit of hope.
- Heather Phares
Walking After DarkEditor's choice
Trouble in Mind
The double album from this psychedelic collective splits its time evenly between sleepless, observational, lyrical songs and free-floating jams.
- Fred Thomas
News of the Universe
Sub Pop
Shana Cleveland and her bandmates embrace maturity and musical growth on their engaging fifth album.
- Mark Deming
Baby JEditor's choice
Drag City
Now available on physical formats, the Emmy-winning comedian takes a darker, long-form turn with a special chronicling addiction and rehab.
- Marcy Donelson
PlacentaEditor's choice
International Anthem
The Los Angeles-based producer and percussionist assembles a wonderful cast for a conceptual album centered on birth and parenthood.
- Thom Jurek
Sheet Music
AllMusic Staff Pick - May 28, 2024
1974
Released 50 years ago today, three hit singles spun off of Sheet Music, and most of the other tracks could have followed suit; it says much for the record's staying power that no matter how many times the album is reissued, it has never lost its power to delight, excite, and set alight a lousy day.
- Dave Thompson