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- The Chicks
Gaslighter
The trio’s first album in 14 years is a genuinely compelling new take on the punchy country sound that’s always made them stand out. But its links between the personal and the political are foggy.
- Ellie Goulding
Brightest Blue
With her fourth album, the pop songwriter reaches a welcome sense of self-assurance. But if this was supposed to be an introspective record, that’s not what’s happening musically.
- The Pretenders
Hate for Sale
Chrissie Hynde brings back some old bandmates for a brisk record that acknowledges The Pretenders are best when they’re direct and unadorned.
- Art Feynman
Half Price at 3:30
Under his oddball alter ego, Here We Go Magic’s Luke Temple presents himself as an Auto-Tune balladeer, Afrobeat enthusiast, and skilled craftsman of moody synth pop.
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