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Highly Suspect, MCID | Album Review 💿

After a three-year hiatus, Grammy-nominated collective Highly Suspect returns with an eclectic, if flawed third studio album, MCID.

After a two-year hiatus, British singer/songwriter Rex Orange County (Alex O’Connor) delivers an enjoyable, if imperfect third studio LP, Pony.

“15 Marvelous Songs About Women” features music courtesy of Anthony Ramos, Isaac Dunbar, Jidenna, Kelly Clarkson, and Lana Del Rey.

“11 Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy in October 2019” features songs by Fantasia, Harry Styles, Quadeca & Moxas, Summer Walker, and SuperM.

“Emotional Songs Where It’s All About the Feel, Vol. 1,” features songs courtesy of BJ the Chicago Kid, Clairo, Kehlani, Lauv, and The Weekend.

“11 Memorable Songs You Are Sure to Remember” features songs courtesy of blink-182, Chance the Rapper, Lady Gaga, Laura Daigle, and Thomas Rhett.

“11 Songs Where the Sadness is Legit” features ‘sad’ songs courtesy of ILLENIUM, Khalid, Lauv, Myylo, and XXXTENTACION among others.

Alt-pop standout Halsey brings enigma, poetry, and allure on “clementine,” the third advance single from her third studio album, MANIC.

Highly Suspect returns with “Tokyo Ghoul,” a hip-hop-tinged third single from MCID, their long-awaited, highly anticipated third studio album.

“11 Utterly Fantastic Songs About Saturday” features music courtesy of 2 Chainz, Khalid, Panic! At the Disco, Sam Fender, and Taron Egerton.

Brittany Howard, best known as the front woman of Alabama Shakes, impresses on her eclectic, reflective debut solo album, JAIME.

“17 Songs Characterized by Their Place” features songs courtesy of Jeezy, Lana Del Rey, Raphael Saadiq, Taylor Swift, and Thomas Rhett among others.