In vastly disparate ways, out singers use sexual candor to maximum effect
Ally, quasi-bi-leaning frontman lands no. 1 Billboard spot with new ‘Wicked’
Tracks range from so-so to downright painful on first new record in six years
Third straight Billboard chart-topper exhibits sonic growing pains
26-year-old hitmaker spins beguiling bass lines on creamy ‘Voicenotes’
Out singer explores empowerment themes with Jackson, Prince influences
Easy-on-the-ears release has stylistic similarities to Gaga’s ‘Joanne’