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MAY 5, 2020
A profound autobiographical playlist and radically political call to action primarily for Amos fans. Full review >
JUNE 9, 2020
An illuminating portrait of an artist lost in the mists of history and mystery. Full review >
SEPT. 22, 2020
A memoir of vivid detail and understandable ambivalence. Full review >
SEPT. 29, 2020
100% Mariah, unburdened by filler material and written with pure heart and soul for both die-hard and casual fans. Full review >
SEPT. 8, 2020
An intimate, entertaining, and engrossing read for hip-hop fans. Full review >
APRIL 7, 2020
A helpful guided tour that shows how music is the perfect art form in which to “dance between genders.” Full review >
OCT. 27, 2020
A collection that clearly expresses the passion of musical discovery and lasting legacy. Full review >
MARCH 23, 2020
A welcome history of an overlooked milieu, one that provides ample inspiration for art makers today. Full review >
SEPT. 29, 2020
An entertaining, revealing portrait of the artist as a young—and old—rocker. Full review >
SEPT. 29, 2020
A knowledgeable, earnest, always persuasive testament to a cultural touchstone. Full review >
MARCH 31, 2020
Energetic and keen revelations of the life beyond the spotlight of a significant contemporary musician. Full review >
APRIL 28, 2020
A stunning tally of the sacrifices that sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll demand of its mortal instruments. Full review >
DEC. 8, 2020
A savvy, effervescent, and definitive document of a pivotal time in pop. Full review >
OCT. 13, 2020
An effective biographical portrait that will serve well until Lamar writes his own retrospective. Full review >
SEPT. 15, 2020
A shift in perspective makes a familiar story seem fresh all over again. Full review >
NOV. 17, 2020
A splashy, entertaining guide to the lyrics of one of the most popular musicians of our time. Full review >
APRIL 28, 2020
No one wants a dry hip-hop book, and Patrin’s work is thoroughly engaging from first needle drop to last. Full review >
SEPT. 15, 2020
A deeply informed history as vigorous as Wagner’s music. Full review >
JULY 21, 2020
A flashy and knowledgeable foray into boy-band fever. Full review >
FEB. 4, 2020
An eye-opening glimpse into the attempted self-unmaking of one of Hollywood’s most recognizable talents. Full review >
MARCH 31, 2020
A vibrantly self-aware rock memoir buzzing with music, drugs, sisterhood, and blissful redemption. Full review >
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