Pooja Bale

Beyond bewildering but piquing curiosity nonetheless, “The Storm of Echoes” is nothing short of a fever dream.

While the first few chapters are like a whirlwind, packed with fast-moving plot details that the reader must sort out, the rest of the book smoothly travels through Ren’s journey across Japan — there is never a dull moment.

“Working for the Knife” may be short and bittersweet, but it leaves a lasting impression, a delicate sadness that washes over you for more than just a fleeting moment.

The band’s inclusion of plentiful growling synths as well as delicate piano, fast drum beats and muted yet vibrant vocals across the album don’t allow for a single boring moment that loses your attention.

There’s little variation across the tracks, and when listened to together, they do not make for an interesting unit of an album.

The band’s consistent incorporation of funk, jazz and bossa nova make the album a unique and immensely satisfying listen.

Laden with experimental electronic sounds cut through by angry guitars, Texis is Sleigh Bells’ true comeback.

The album's almost like watching a train wreck on psychedelics — it’s so mesmerizing that you can’t stop listening, no matter how horrifying it becomes.

Previously having struggled with the ironic solitude that comes with fame, Lorde advocates for healthy escapism on her latest record.

Its sixth studio album hones the group's eclectic mix of time periods and their corresponding genres into a cohesive but unpredictable composition, largely with production help from Dan Auerbach of Black Keys fame.