At this point Lil Nas X’s knack for dominating the news cycle is a given. The album is front-loaded with tracks that are packed full of radio-ready hooks. Montero does noticeably stumble in its less tightly wound second half. Notwithstanding the bump it got from Lil Nas X’s celebrity status, Montero stands easily along works from more established artists as a strong debut that is as unapologetic, idiosyncratic, and assertively queer as its creator. Read More Music Reviews:If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power by HalseyAlbum Review: Saturday Night, Sunday Morning by Jake BuggAlbum Review: ‘Solar Power’ by Lorde

Source: MetroXpress September 24, 2021 16:52 UTC