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Jake Shears, Last Man Dancing | Album Review 💿

Following a five-year hiatus, Jake Shears returns Last Man Dancing, one of the most consistent, danceable, and entertaining albums of 2023.

Talented Austin, Texas-based pop artist Jxckson shines on his six-track EP, the satisfyingly dark, THE DEEP END.

Neo-soul vet Angie Stone comes on strong on her brief but well-rounded, love-driven 10th studio album, 💿 Love Language.

Jonas Brothers’ The Album is better than expected. Still, the album lacks cohesiveness and doesn’t really move the needle in the band’s career.

Although imperfect, Jackman. finds Grammy-nominated rapper Jack Harlow showing artistic growth – taking a step in the right direction.

With the release of his third studio, Calico, alternative pop singer/songwriter Ryan Beatty releases arguably his best work to date.

Iconic Motown singer/songwriter Smokey Robinson delivers an enjoyable album with Gasms, his first LP in nine years.

Los Angeles-based pop singer/songwriter JORDY gets personal on his short but sweet and relatable sophomore album, BOY.

Australian indie-pop collective Cub Sport shine on their fifth album, the boldly titled, authentic and honest, Jesus At The Gay Bar.

Chlöe has some solid, enjoyable moments on her debut solo album, In Pieces, though it falls short of being a game changing contemporary R&B LP.

Lana Del Rey showcases incredibly artistry and authenticity on her excellent ninth album, Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd.

The legacy of Whitney Houston endures on her posthumous, gospel music compilation, I Go To The Rock: the Gospel Music of Whitney Houston.