Featured New Releases for
December 13, 2019

The singer's second album is a mix of smooth ballads, funky pop, and jaunty folk songs that show off his powerful vocals and effortless charm.

— Tim Sendra

The biggest star to emerge from grime's mid-2010s revival affirms his larger-than-life status with his audacious, assured second album.

— Paul Simpson

A luxurious box set chronicling the David Gilmour-led years from 1987 to 2019, highlighted by a revised version of A Momentary Lapse of Reason.

— Stephen Thomas Erlewine

After a long break, the influential slowcore trio return to craft an impressive record that's a more lo-fi and sonically challenging take on their sound.

— Tim Sendra

Five new Blake Shelton songs are added to hit singles from his 2016 and 2017 albums.

— Stephen Thomas Erlewine

First new album from this iconic Brooklyn rapper in 14 years finds her attempting to insert herself into 2010s production trends.

— Fred Thomas

Paul McCreesh and the Gabrieli Consort and Players perform Purcell's King Arthur in the edition by McCreesh and Christopher Suckling.

— Blair Sanderson

Chamber-sized and chamber-spirited Vivaldi does not foreclose a good deal of energy.

— James Manheim

A fine Debussy album, pairing familiar Nocturnes with some fascinating lesser-heard works.

— James Manheim

With strong and distinctive performances of both concertos, this is a major breakthrough for violinist Rachel Barton Pine.

— James Manheim

Not encores in the usual sense, but personal favorites of the great Nelson Freire, magnificently played.

— James Manheim

Breathtakingly virtuosic yet sensitive performances of these early 20th century standards.

— James Manheim