albums

What a year for music—any of my top half-dozen or so could have been Number One some other year. But these are my faves, with pop idols, guitar bangers, rap poets, disco visionaries. All these albums keep giving up new surprises for…

Photo: NGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images (Getty Images)Frank Ocean, the lowkey and damn near invisible singer, has returned to the public eye to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his classic debut album Channel Orange.On Sunday, Ocean…

Olivia Rodrigo, who released her debut studio album “SOUR” May 21, 2021, was one of the best artists of 2021, according to Lantern readers. Credit: Courtesy of Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times Although there may be debate…