The Altar

pitchfork

Banks’ The Altar has a lot in common with the alt-R&B singer’s breakthrough Goddess, including its fatal flaw: its attempts to position her as edgy or dangerous, despite all evidence to the contrary.

fantano

Banks returns with another underwhelming album.

exclaim

This sophomore effort builds off her debut, but loses the plot in a mass of electronic blackness and vague grievances.

thelineofbestfit

BANKS finally lets the mask slip and goes straight for the jugular on The Altar