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Album Reviews

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Bruno Mars performs on stage in an all-red suit with microphone stand in hand at the grammys
Critic's Notebook

Ranking Every Song on Bruno Mars’ Long-Awaited Album, The Romantic

By Osvaldo EspinoMarch 6, 2026

Ahead of his two-night run at Globe Life Field next month, we decided to dive into the Grammy-winning artist’s first solo album in a decade.

Critic's Notebook

About You’s Debut Album Weathers A Storm Five Years in the Making

By Scott TuckerFebruary 25, 2026

Booker T. Washington alum Max Poscente leads his indie band to the future of rock ‘n’ roll on The Lighthouse, The Storm.

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Critic's Notebook

Fort Worth Rock Icons Toadies Announce New Album Release Date

By Alyssa FieldsFebruary 17, 2026

First announced in 2024, the new Toadies record, recorded by the late, great Steve Albini, has an official release date.

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August Ponthier Finds That Everywhere Isn’t Texas on Their Debut Album

By Alec SpicerFebruary 13, 2026

What’s the relationship status of North Texas indie-pop singer August Ponthier with their home state? It’s complicated.

Critic's Notebook

The Most Read Music Stories of 2025

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 23, 2025

An album review for Erykah Badu’s seventh studio album wasn’t one of the most read stories, because it was never released.

Lily Allen
Critic's Notebook

Lily Allen Once Again Turns Pain Into Masterful Pop

By Preston JonesDecember 17, 2025

Making the best pop album of 2025 came quickly, and with a price.

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Features

Midlake’s A Bridge to Far Is a Cosmic Walk Through Hope and Humility

By Preston BartaNovember 7, 2025

Eric Pulido takes us on a track-by-track journey through the Denton band’s new album of reflection and earthy storytelling.

Critic's Notebook

Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl Songs, Ranked

By Carly May GravleyNovember 3, 2025

We’ve had a whole month to sit with Taylor Swift’s twelfth studio album. We’re calling it a mixed bag. Sorry, Swifties.

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Critic's Notebook

Alex Irish’s From Dallas, With Love Is Dreamy After Dark Listening

By Eric DiepOctober 30, 2025

Raised in Cleburne, Irish shares her debut album during Halloween week, a re-imagining of Dallas nightlife through her perspective.

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Dallas rapper HeadHuncho Amir wears a black shirt and gold chains standing in front of a white background looking straight to the camera.
Critic's Notebook

‘It’s New D or Nothing’: HeadHuncho Amir’s 50 Year Run Proves He’s Here to Stay

By Eric DiepOctober 20, 2025

Listen to the New Dallas rapper’s latest mixtape out now.

Critic's Notebook

Taylor Swift’sThe Life of a Showgirl Broke Another Record. Is Her Era of Eras Over?

By Alex GonzalezOctober 15, 2025

One week after Taylor Swift released her twelfth studio album, we wonder if she’s running out of things to talk about.

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Critic's Notebook

Doja Cat’s Vie Is Slick and Sexy, If Not a Little Too Safe

By Carly May GravleyOctober 6, 2025

Before Doja Cat’s tour heads to Dallas in 2026, we’re examining what we love about the new album and what she should push further.

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Critic's Notebook

Bad Bunny’s 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show Will Be a Statement on Trump’s America

By Osvaldo EspinoOctober 1, 2025

Bad Bunny has sparked a mix of excitement and displeasure from MAGA. Why the Puerto Rican global superstar’s upcoming Super Bowl performance matters.

Critic's Notebook

David Byrne’s Who Is The Sky? Is Another Stop on His Long Road to Nowhere

By Simon PruittSeptember 11, 2025

Who Is The Sky? is an excellent addition to the former Talking Heads lead singer’s decades-long alt-pop catalog.

Critic's Notebook

Lecrae’s Reconstruction Album Preview: ‘Broken People Can Be Rebuilt’

By Eric DiepAugust 20, 2025

Lecrae gathered fans at Watermark South Dallas for an exclusive playback of his 10th studio album.

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Critic's Notebook

Teethe Remains Distinctive While Evolving the Dallas Music Ethos on Magic of the Sale

By Libby VeatchAugust 12, 2025

What started as a group finding their footing has now crafted a sound that’s entirely theirs on Magic of the Sale.

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Critic's Notebook

Charley Crockett’s Dollar A Day Is a Spellbinding Return to Form

By Austin ZookAugust 8, 2025

The second installment in his Sagebrush Trilogy brings him back to his roots, doubling down on what he does best.

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Critic's Notebook

Dallas Fans Get the Clipse Reunion Show They’ve Waited Decades For

By Vanessa QuilantanJuly 16, 2025

Clipse’s Let God Sort Em Out tour comes through Dallas, remedying a 2009 show cancellation at The Granada.

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Critic's Notebook

Parker McCollum’s Self-Titled Album Shows He’s a New Man

By Tyler DanielsJuly 1, 2025

The Limestone Kid is who we know and love, but it’s clear Parker, the father and husband, doesn’t feel like a kid anymore.

The New Fleet Foxes Album May Be the Key to Healing From 2020
Critic's Notebook

The New Fleet Foxes Album May Be the Key to Healing From 2020

By Preston JonesSeptember 28, 2020

The record, released Sept. 22, feels like home in a way not much has since the world began to unravel earlier this year.

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