Marvin Gaye tapped the biggest names of the day for 'You're The Man,' including Larry Mizell, Willie Hutch, and Smokey Robinson to make this highly anticipated follow-up. The studio sessions were prolific and the writers brought their A-game.

'When We Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?' has the pop underpinnings of Billie Eilish's previous releases, but the production on the new songs has a slightly sinister, intentionally dark, and somewhat provocative tone that makes Eilish's debut full-length a must-listen in 2019.

Jenny Lewis put herself on the emotional line with this album. Fans will appreciate the insight into what makes her tick, and will likely relate to the grieving process, and the notion of moving on and coming out OK on the other end of emotional turmoil.

Some 20 years into his career, Andrew Bird is still making interesting music. The album is simple and organic, and there's no shortage of Bird's signature whistling.

You have never seen or heard Amanda Palmer like this before, as she pulls off a masterpiece, raw and powerful and full of authenticity.

You can hear the use of different producers across the album with a close listen without it getting in the way of the songwriting. It's an easy listen that combines what Hozier fans love about his voice with instrumentation and arrangements that weren't present on his debut.

LCD Soundsystem treat their live album like a DJ set mixing their favorite songs along with their best covers.

Mark Wheat reviews Sir Elton's final tour.

The album is a clear step forward for Clark who now has one of the most respectable careers in making rock records but still maintains the status of an incredible live musician.

The entire album is full of gorgeous string arrangements, provided by the Prague TV Orchestra, and are a nice expression of Mould's fondness for baroque pop.