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After a seven-year hiatus, Nelly Furtado returns with 7, an album that feels more like an eclectic playlist than a cohesive record. This lack of structural logic may be a point of critique for some, but it also works as part of the album’s charm. Rather than trying to create a tightly knit narrative or uniform sound, Furtado seems to use 7 as a canvas for experimenting with different styles and rhythms she’s clearly been longing to explore.

The result is pure entertainment—music that doesn’t take itself too seriously but still manages to remind us why Furtado was one of the defining pop icons of the 2000s. Tracks span a range of genres, from mainstream pop… More

Lenny Kravitz has been synonymous with rock and funk for decades, and his ability to blend genres like soul, blues, and hard rock has earned him global recognition. “Strut” (2014) was an album full of energy and confidence, while “Raise Vibration” (2018) was a spiritual journey into Kravitz’s soul, carrying a strong social message. Kravitz demonstrated that even after all these years, Kravitz could still deliver creatively powerful work. However, “Blue Electric Light” from 2024 disappoints me. While it’s unmistakably Kravitz, it feels interchangeable and lacks inspiration.