Otto Sarvamaa

There’s a lot to love on Sabrina Carpenter's Short n’ Sweet, and a lot of the record falls into place beautifully.

Carefully moving between distinct moods, the balance of the record is damn near perfect. There’s the goofy wittiness of Espresso, the vulnerability of Dumb & Poetic and the almost melodramatic romance show that’s on full display on cuts like Taste and Please Please Please. Carpenter expertly navigates the vibes, adjusting her energy and delivery to keep the record moving.

The stellar production work (courtesy of John Ryan, Ian Kirkpatrick, Julian Bunetta and Jack Antonoff) lets Carpenter's beautiful songwriting (assisted by Amy Allen and Julia Michaels) shine without taking over, simultaneously leaving ample room for her airy… More

Aside from containing the only song I’ll ever tolerate Drake on, Astroworld has a lot going for it. While Travis’ previous offering introduced me to his antics, Birds in the Trap always left me feeling somewhat empty and unfulfilled. That’s not the case with Astroworld. From the stunning opener to the intricate beauty of Stop Trying To Be God, there are many sights to see, and at times it’s difficult to comprehend how the same man and his team can excel on all fronts simultaneously.

While Travis has never been a rapper’s rapper, judging him – or Astroworld – solely in that context feels a bit unfair. And even if his biggest hits portray him as a man… More