Album(s) of the Year, part 4: Introspective pop
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Paramore performs at the Royal Albert Hall in London. (Ralph PH/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS) The Music beat’s coverage of the best albums of 2017 continues. These three albums all cultivate introspection and lyrical depth over pop backings. Paramore’s “After Laughter” infuses disco and new wave with meditations on depression, Tyler, the Creator’s “Flower Boy” uses a diverse stylistic palette spanning rap and R&B to reflect on loneliness and Tove Lo’s “BLUE LIPS” uses dance pop to mix the erotic and the contemplative. Paramore, `After Laughter` - Jourdann Fraser, staff writer Paramore is known for getting teenagers through the most angsty...