Album Review

All Articles

Noname, Sundial, theGrio.com
September 14, 2023
'Sundial', Noname's second album is a 32-minute ride of thoughtful critique, bemusement and stellar performance for the Black community.
The 74th Annual Tony Awards - Show
August 15, 2022
Matthew Allen writes his initial thoughts on Black Thought and Danger Mouse's new album, "Cheat Codes," based on first listen.
Singer Beyonce
July 30, 2022
Matthew Allen writes his initial thoughts on Beyoncé's new album, "Renaissance," released on Friday, based on first listen.
The Temptations thegrio.com
February 24, 2022
Legendary vocal group The Temptations celebrate their sixth decade with their latest album release, 'Temptations 60.'
Mary J. Blige thegrio.com
February 16, 2022
Mary J. Blige's new album, 'Good Morning, Gorgeous,' finds the 51-year-old R&B singer embracing her body and spirit.
March 3, 2019
When I Get Home is a bold, smart, sonically interesting album that will secure a solid position in Solange’s ever…
December 16, 2014
An early holiday gift came from Michael D’Angelo Archer in the form of Black Messiah, his new album whose midnight
July 9, 2013
REVIEW - While more than a substantial amount of this album is bombastic, there are moments, layered underneath the seemingly-infinite…