DAMN., Kendrick Lamar's fourth album, arrived on Friday (April 14) and is described by the Guardian as the work of an artist at the top of his game, with luscious harmonies and hints of psychedelic soul.

The review notes that the tracks couch brilliant, sharp-edged storytelling. The album features guest support from Bono and Rihanna, a contrast that widens the songs' reach without diluting the weight of the writing.

The record landed amid heavy expectation, with rumours about its contents circulating in the weeks before release. According to the review, Lamar answers that expectation precisely without repeating the formula of his previous albums.