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2 out of 5 stars.

Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign: Vultures 2 review – some of Ye’s most jaded, degraded moments
2 out of 5 stars.

The lyrics veer from nihilistic provocation to drunken messages to his ex-wife, and the music is equally erratic and confused

Published: 1:48 PM

3 out of 5 stars.

Milton Nascimento and Esperanza Spalding: Milton + Esperanza review – a quixotic double act
3 out of 5 stars.

The veteran Brazilian singer and US composer-musician’s contrasting vocal styles captivate on an album that also features Paul Simon and Dianne Reeves

Published: 5:00 PM
4 out of 5 stars.

Home listening
The Past & I: 100 Years of Thomas Hardy review – the writer’s poetry gets a sensuous second life in music
4 out of 5 stars.

Published: 5:00 PM
4 out of 5 stars.

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Killer Mike: Michael & the Mighty Midnight Revival: Songs for Sinners and Saints review – hard-won life lessons
4 out of 5 stars.

Published: 3:00 PM

4 out of 5 stars.

Jack White: No Name review – terrific surprise album is his most White Stripes-esque solo release
4 out of 5 stars.

Originally handed out to customers at his record shop in an unmarked sleeve, White’s latest was bootlegged online and now gets an official release. Every one of his fans needs to track down this uncut gem

Published: 4:00 PM

3 out of 5 stars.

Mark Winkler: The Rules Don’t Apply review – crisp, timeless joie de vivre
3 out of 5 stars.

The LA singer-songwriter and co hit the sweet spot once more on this elegant set of originals and covers, which include a surprising Beatles number

Published: 5:00 PM
3 out of 5 stars.

Childish Gambino: Bando Stone and the New World review – a frenetic farewell
3 out of 5 stars.

Published: 1:00 PM
4 out of 5 stars.

Ice Spice: Y2K! review – a masterclass in outrageous party trap
4 out of 5 stars.

Published: 12:00 PM

3 out of 5 stars.

Holmès: Symphonic Poems album review – Francis underscores Wagner’s influence on this rediscovered female composer
3 out of 5 stars.

The music is earnestly motivic and the scoring dense and dark

Published: 4:30 PM

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