The Black Keys

Let's Rock

Nonesuch

Pop/Rock

The Black Keys reconvene for a colorful album that sounds like a fantasy jukebox.

— Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Marcos Valle

Sempre

Far Out Recordings

International

On his first album in a decade, the Brazilian songwriter returns to the disco, boogie, and cosmic samba of the late '70s and early '80s.

— Thom Jurek

Lil Nas X

7

Rap

The first substantial collection of new music from the "Old Town Road" star falls short of the heights reached on that smash hit.

— Fred Thomas

Various Artists

Woodstock: Back to the Garden [50th Anniversary Experience]

Rhino

Pop/Rock, Folk

The 50th anniversary box commemorating Woodstock is the first set to contain music from every artist on the legendary festival's bill.

— Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Kylie Minogue

Step Back in Time: The Definitive Collection

BMG

Pop/Rock

A career-spanning collection of Kylie's biggest hits, best songs, and thrilling pop classics recorded between 1987 and 2018.

— Tim Sendra

Jambinai

ONDA

Bella Union

Pop/Rock

The South Korean post-rock group follow their Olympic performance with their fittingly ambitious third full-length.

— Paul Simpson

The Modrec Orchestra / Chris Stamey

New Songs for the 20th Century

Omnivore

Pop/Rock

The power pop hero embraces the sophisticated sound of mid-century vocal pop in this lush, tuneful delight.

— Mark Deming

The Allman Betts Band

Down to the River

BMG

Pop/Rock

The sons of Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts follow in the footsteps of their fathers.

— Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Raheem DeVaughn

The Love Reunion

SoNo Recording Group

R&B

Another lovers' holiday from the self-dubbed "Love King," this is fully stocked with romantic ballads and slow jams beaming affection and humor.

— Andy Kellman

Mega Bog

Dolphine

Paradise of Bachelors

Pop/Rock

The fifth album from this ever-shifting songwriter is made up of her best songs and most controlled arrangements.

— Fred Thomas

Black Monument Ensemble / Damon Locks

Where Future Unfolds

International Anthem

Jazz, Vocal

The Chicago ensemble led by Damon Locks weds poetry to prewar African-American gospel, spiritual jazz, and politics into a sublime whole.

— Thom Jurek

Carwyn Ellis & Rio 18 / Carwyn Ellis

Joia

Agati / Banana & Louie Records

Pop/Rock, International

Lovely album that joyfully combines relaxed Welsh indie pop with the warm sounds of Brazil and South America.

— Tim Sendra

André Bratten

Pax Americana

Smalltown Supersound

Electronic

Marking another change from his earlier releases, the Norwegian producer embraces experimental electro on this short, stunning album.

— Paul Simpson

Honey Radar

Ruby Puff of Dust

What's Yr Rupture?

Pop/Rock

Another album's worth of short, fragmented neo-psych songs that shine like shattered diamonds.

— Tim Sendra

Gov't Mule

Bring on the Music: Live at the Capitol Theatre

Provogue

Pop/Rock

To celebrate their 25th anniversary, the hard-rocking quartet deliver one of their finest live recordings for their fans.

— Thom Jurek

Chase Atlantic

Phases

BMG

Pop/Rock

A seductive '90s R&B- and SoundCloud rap-influenced sophomore album from the Australian trio.

— Matt Collar

Chick Corea / Spanish Heart Band

Antidote

Concord / Decca

Jazz

On his 99th album, the pianist and composer revisits his Latin recordings, Paco de Lucía's music, and delivers new work, all with a killer band.

— Thom Jurek

Horse Jumper of Love

So Divine

Run for Cover Records

Pop/Rock

A narcotic amalgam of churning, fuzzed-out indie rock, sludgy basement metal, off-kilter psych-folk, and torpor-inducing slowcore.

— James Christopher Monger

Ingrid Michaelson

Stranger Songs

Cabin 24 Records

Pop/Rock

Inspired by Stranger Things, Michaelson crafts an album about finding a safe place of love in an upside-down world.

— Matt Collar

The Tallest Man on Earth

I Love You. It's a Fever Dream

Birds / Rivers / Rivers/Birds Records

Pop/Rock

The fifth album from this folksy singer/songwriter laces dark lyrical content into sweetly wistful arrangements.

— Fred Thomas

Jade Jackson

Wilderness

Anti-

Country, Blues

The second album from the California singer/songwriter is bigger and livelier, but also digs deeper in its tales of life and love.

— Mark Deming

Various Artists

Chip & Tony Kinman: Sounds Like Music

Omnivore

Pop/Rock, Country, Folk

This anthology presents 22 unreleased recordings from the brothers behind the Dils, Rank & File, Blackbird, and Cowboy Nation.

— Mark Deming

Mr. Tophat

Dusk to Dawn, Pts. 1-3

Twilight Enterprise

Electronic, Pop/Rock

The sprawling triple-album debut from the Swedish producer and Robyn collaborator, ranging from carefree disco jams to moody introspection.

— Paul Simpson

Dire Wolves

Grow Towards the Light

Beyond Beyond Is Beyond

Pop/Rock

Cerebral psych-rock improvisations and cloudy folk-jazz explorations from this San Francisco collective.

— Timothy Monger

Haco / Takako Minekawa / Jara Tarnovski / Dustin Wong

Kannazuki

Warm Winters

Pop/Rock, Electronic, Avant-Garde

Recorded live in Tokyo with producer Tarnovski and vocalist Haco, this 18-minute improvisation showcases the duo's serene yet engaging interplay.

— Heather Phares

Rhye

Spirit

Loma Vista

Pop/Rock

A between-albums set of instrumentals and atmospheric ballads, this features collaborations with Dan Wilson, Ólafur Arnalds, and Doveman.

— Andy Kellman

Summer Cannibals

Can't Tell Me No

Tiny Engines

Pop/Rock

The Portland combo's fourth album is a defiantly snarling rock & roll takedown of an unnamed abuser.

— Timothy Monger

Foy Vance

From Muscle Shoals

Atlantic / Gingerbread Man Records

Pop/Rock

The soulful first installment of a two-part dive into roots music, which also includes the Americana-leaning To Memphis.

— James Christopher Monger

Georgia Anne Muldrow

Vweto II

Mello Music Group

Rap

Eight years after the first volume, the producer returns to Mello Music Group for an hour of rich, instrumental hip-hop.

— Andy Kellman

Heather Nova

Pearl

SoNo Recording Group / Universal

Pop/Rock

The Bermudian's tenth album, Pearl, invites comparison to her international debut, Oyster, released 25 years prior.

— Marcy Donelson

Philary

I Complain

Exploding in Sound

Pop/Rock

Harsh and melodic metal-shoegaze-indie hybrid made with skill and deep feels by a member of Stove.

— Tim Sendra

Night Moves

Can You Really Find Me

Domino

Pop/Rock

A cool wash of shimmering dream pop, soulful, electronics-laced indie rock, and windows-down Americana.

— James Christopher Monger

Outer Spaces

Gazing Globe

Western Vinyl Records

Pop/Rock

Songwriter Cara Beth Satalino and band return with gentle jangle on an impressionistic second album that wants to avoid reality.

— Marcy Donelson

Chris Brown

Indigo

RCA

R&B

Another unfiltered recording from the singer, this adequately covers all his modes with Nicki Minaj, Drake, and Gunna among the guests.

— Andy Kellman

Magnificat

Heinrich Schütz: Cantiones sacrae

Linn Records

Classical

Gorgeous, emotionally intense renditions of Schütz's small-scale motets.

— James Manheim

Tianwa Yang / Gabriel Schwabe / Antoni Wit

Brahms: Violin Concerto, Op. 77; Double Concerto, Op. 102

Naxos

Classical

Superb performances by violinist Yang and cellist Schwabe that do justice to the distinctive qualities of each concerto.

— James Manheim

Giovanni Antonini / Il Giardino Armonico

La Morte della Ragione

Alpha

Classical

Fascinating examination of early instrumental music as it grew into sensuous effects divorced from the "reason" of vocal polyphony.

— James Manheim

Yolanda Kondonassis / Ward Stare / Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra

American Rapture: Higdon, Barber, Harlin

Azica Records

Classical

Enjoyable program with a superb new harp concerto by Pulitzer and Grammy winner, Jennifer Higdon.

— James Manheim

Martin Outram / Mark Padmore / Julian Rolton

Ralph Vaughan Williams: Viola Fantasia

Albion

Classical

Vaughan Williams, himself a violist, produced consistently pleasant works for the instrument. The Suite here is a real find.

— James Manheim

Fabio Biondi / Antonio Fantinuoli / Giangiacomo Pinardi / Paola Poncet

The 1690 'Tuscan' Stradivari: Violin Sonatas in 18th-century Italy

Glossa

Classical

In the hands of historical-performance virtuoso Biondi, a hitherto unheard Stradivari comes alive.

— James Manheim

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