Our sprint through this week's best new albums includes one of the most ambitious and visionary works The National has produced in its nearly 20-year career, pop wisdom and a call for kindness from Carly Rae Jepsen, the raw and defiant sounds of Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion and more. Host Robin Hilton is joined by NPR Music's Sidney Madden and Stephen Thompson as they share their picks for the best new albums out on May 17.
Featured Albums:
Featured Songs: "Rylan," "Not In Kansas" and "Her Father in the Pool"
Featured Song: "Nobody Falls"
Featured Song: "Outside of This Town"
Featured Song: "No Drug Like Me"
Featured Song: "Simon Says"
Featured Song: "See You Through My Eyes"
Other notable releases for May 17: Alex Lahey: Best of Luck Club;DJ Khaled: Father of Asahd;Injury Reserve: Injury Reserve;Josephine Wiggs: We Fall;Olden Yolk: Living Theater;Slowthai: Nothing Great About Britain;Steel Pulse: Mass Manipulation;Tyler, The Creator: IGOR.
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