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As you likely know, we lost the “Prince of Darkness” two weeks ago. As the frontman of Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne not only helped invent heavy metal, he became the blueprint for a generation of rock frontmen. His impact echoes far beyond metal, shaping the sound and spirit of rock in immeasurable ways.

In brighter news, Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham, music’s most infamous lovers turned enemies, have seemingly reconciled.

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Last October, we covered Tyler, the Creator’s Chromakopia, but to our surprise, he’s already back with a follow-up LP to carry us through the rest of the summer: Don’t Tap the Glass.

Track 5, “Stop Playing With Me,” is a snarling, industrial-tinged cut that encapsulates Tyler’s mission with the album. Driven by a synth-heavy beat and Tyler’s magnetic presence, this highlight off his ninth LP demands that you move to its chaotic rhythm.