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This album cover image released by Island Records shows "Paid in Memories" by Jessica Reyez. (Island Records via AP)

Music Review: Jessie Reyez returns in triumph with ‘Paid in Memories’

Jessie Reyez is always a glorious sonic handful and her new album “Paid in Memories” is another of her messy triumphs, says Associated Press critic Mark Kennedy.
 
This cover image released by Glassnote Records shows "Rushmere" by Mumford & Sons. (Glassnote Records via AP)

Music Review: Mumford & Sons return after seven years with a folksy, existential album, ‘Rushmere’

 
This album cover image released by ATO Records shows "Is" by My Morning Jacket. (ATO Records via AP)

Music Review: My Morning Jacket’s 10th album ‘is’ a joy for fans and newbies alike

 
This album cover image released by Columbia Records shows "Ruby" by Jennie. (Columbia via AP)

Music Review: Blackpink’s Jennie steps out on her own with debut solo album, ‘Ruby’

 
This cover image released by Southeastern Records/Thirty Tigers shows "Foxes in the Snow" by Jason Isbell. (Southeastern Records/Thirty Tigers via AP)

Music Review: An unplugged Jason Isbell electrifies on new album, ‘Foxes in the Snow’

 

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This cover image released by Reprise Records shows "Oceanside Countryside" by Neil Young. (Reprise Records via AP)

Music Review: Neil Young taps vast archive for previously unreleased 1977 country-rock gem

 
This album cover image released by RCA Records shows "Alter Ego" by LISA. (RCA Records via AP)

Music Review: Blackpink star Lisa’s ‘Alter Ego’ is an ambitious, chameleonic solo debut

 
Rebecca Black attends Christian Cowan X The Powerpuff Girls Season II Runway Show on March 8, 2020, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

Music Review: Rebecca Black says goodbye to ‘Friday’ and masters the dancefloor on ‘Salvation’

 
This cover image released by RCA Records shows "So Close to What" by Tate McRae. (RCA Records via AP)

Music Review: Tate McRae’s ‘So Close to What’ entices with post-Britney Spears, dirty, breathy pop

 
This cover image released by Polydor/UMG shows "People "Watching" by Sam Fender. (Polydor/UMG via AP)

Music Review: Sam Fender’s pop-rock soars on his third album, ‘People Watching’

 
This cover image released by Warner Records shows "Balloonerism" by Mac Miller. (Warner Records via AP)

Music Review: Mac Miller’s lost album ‘Balloonerism’ is airy and experimental

 
This album cover image shows "Perverts" by Ethel Cain. (Daughters of Cain via AP)

Music Review: On ‘Perverts,’ Ethel Cain’s gloomy Americana turns industrial

 
Bad Bunny performs at the Latin Billboard Awards in Coral Gables, Fla., on Oct. 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier, File)

Music Review: Bad Bunny’s ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’ is a love letter to Puerto Rico

 
This cover image released by 4AD shows "Rome" by The National. (4AD via AP)

Music Review: The National bring a burst of energy to their brooding music on live album, ‘Rome’

 
This album cover image released by Island Records shows "Vicious Creature" by Lauren Mayberry (Island Records via AP)

Music Review: CHVRCHES’ Lauren Mayberry makes feminist pop on debut solo album, ‘Vicious Creature’

 
This album cover image released by Atlantic Records shows Rosé's debut solo collection "rosie." (Atlantic Records via AP)

Music Review: Blackpink K-pop star Rosé's debut solo album ‘Rosie’ is heartfelt, but slightly sleepy

 
FILE - Kendrick Lamar performs at Coachella Music & Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club, April 16, 2017, in Indio, Calif. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File)

Music Review: Kendrick Lamar’s pride, anger and confidence drive ‘GNX’

 
This album cover image released by Sub Pop Records shows “Mahashmashana” by Father John Misty. (Sub Pop Records via AP)

Music Review: Father John Misty’s ‘Mahashmashana’ offers cynical, theatrical take on life and death

 
This album cover image released by 4AD Records shows "Nobody Loves You More" by Kim Deal. (4AD Records via AP)

Music Review: The Breeders’ Kim Deal soars on solo debut, a reunion with the late Steve Albini

 
This cover image released by Warner Records shows "From Zero" by Linkin Park. (Warner Records via AP)

Music Review: Linkin Park returns on ‘From Zero,’ their first album since Chester Bennington’s death

 
This album cover image released by Interscope Records shows "Bouquet" by Gwen Stefani. (Interscope Records via AP)

Music Review: Gwen Stefani’s ‘Bouquet’ is a romantic return to mellow rock — with an ageless voice

 
This cover image released by Sony Legacy Recordings shows "The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban)" by Whitney Houston, (Sony Legacy Recordings via AP)

Music Review: Whitney Houston is some singer on live ‘The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban)’

 
This cove image released by Pure Noise Records shows the self-titled album for State Champs. (Pure Noise Records via AP)

Music Review: State Champs’ self-titled album is enjoyable, quintessential, predictable pop-punk

 
This album cover image released by Fiction/Capitol Records shows "Songs of a Lost World" by The Cure. (Fiction/Capitol Records via AP)

Music Review: The Cure return after a long break to look at mortality with one of their best albums

 
This cover image released by Columbia Records shows "Chromakopia" by Tyler, the Creator. (Columbia Records via AP)

Music Review: Tyler, the Creator’s ‘Chromakopia’ looks into the artist’s journey to self-discovery

 
This album cover image shows “The Great Impersonator” by Halsey. (Columbia via AP)

Music Review: In illness, Halsey tells deep truths on ambitious, reflective ‘The Great Impersonator’

 
FILE - Katie Gavin of Muna performs at the Reading Music Festival, England, on Aug. 27, 2023. (Photo by Scott Garfitt/Invision/AP, File)

Music Review: Muna frontwoman Katie Gavin makes her solo debut with folky, evocative ‘What A Relief’

 
This cover image released by Verve Records shows “Bird In Kansas City (Live)” by Charlie Parker. (Verve Records via AP)

Music Review: Rare hometown recordings, ‘Bird in Kansas City,’ capture Charlie Parker’s playful mood

 
This cover image released by Atlantic Records shows "Warriors" by Lin-Manuel Miranda & Eisa Davis. (Atlantic Records via AP)

Music Review: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis combine for thrilling ‘Warriors’ album

 
This album cover image released by Ghostly International shows "I Should Call Them" by Dua Saleh. (Ghostly International via AP)

Music Review: ‘Sex Education’ star Dua Saleh’s debut, ‘I Should Call Them’ is arty, experimental pop

 
This cover image released by Atlantic Records shows “Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat” by Charli XCX. (Atlantic Records via AP)

Music Review: Charli XCX’s ‘Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat’ remixes, ranked

 
This album cover image released by Mercury Records/UMG shows "Changes All the Time" by James Bay. (Mercury Records/UMG via AP)

Music Review: James Bay’s ‘Changes All the Time’ is soulful folk-pop for the stomp and holler crowd

 
This album cover image released by Rough Trade Records shows "The New Sound" by Geordie Greep. (Rough Trade Records via AP)

Music Review: black midi’s Geordie Greep aims for ‘The New Sound’ on his solo debut. And he hits it

 
This cover image released by Reprise Records shows "The Best of Bublé" by Michael Bublé. (Reprise Records via AP)

Music Review: Michael Bublé's ‘The Best Of Bublé' is an overdue dive into his electrifying work

 
This image released by Future Classic shows a self-titled release "Sophie." (Future Classic via AP)

Music Review: Sophie’s posthumous, self-titled final album still sounds like the future of pop

 
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