Ends & Begins by Labrinth is an ambitious, lushly produced album that aims for cosmic emotional heights but sometimes stumbles under the weight of its own grandeur, offering standout moments yet lacking a cohesive narrative to fully captivate.

The Boy and The Heron is a mesmerizing, surreal dive into grief and fantasy, where Miyazaki’s breathtaking visuals meet a haunting dreamscape you won’t soon forget.

Rat Saw God by Wednesday is a gritty, emotionally charged indie rock album that masterfully blends raw storytelling, Southern grunge, and heartfelt chaos into an unforgettable 37-minute sonic experience.

Un Prophète is a relentless journey of brutal self-transformation, turning a young prisoner into a criminal kingpin in a gripping tale of survival and systemic corruption.

Erykah Badu’s But You Caint Use My Phone dials up plenty of potential but never quite connects, leaving listeners with a mixtape that’s more missed call than masterpiece.

Cruella struts through 1970s London with punk flair and high fashion, transforming Disney’s iconic villain into a stylish, chaotic anti-hero with a wickedly fun backstory.

Ed Sheeran’s Subtract aims for stripped-down vulnerability but ends up feeling more like a mournful whisper than an engaging melody, a somber experiment in emotional minimalism that might leave fans searching for the spark in his previous hits.

Things to Do in Denver When You’re Dead aims for Tarantino-style grit but lands as a quirky, chaotic noir with misfit criminals and more oddball charm than coherence.

Westerman’s An Inbuilt Fault is an atmospheric dive into existential musings, artfully blending moody folk and art-pop textures that beg for a quiet, contemplative listen—perfect for those ready to wrestle with life’s deeper questions.

La Grande Bellezza dazzles with a haunting blend of beauty and existential dread, capturing life’s fleeting glamour and the emptiness left in its wake.

Caroline Polachek’s Desire, I Want to Turn Into You is an exhilarating, genre-defying plunge into pop that dares you to get lost—and you’ll love every dizzying second.

Shoplifters pulls you into a makeshift family’s world of love and moral ambiguity, making you question the true meaning of belonging.