It’s Friday, which means a flood of new music just hit the streaming services.

Instead of just dropping links, let’s get some initial critiques going. Most of these albums have only been out for a few hours—what are your "gut" reactions?

The Friday Checklist:

• What did you listen to first today?
• Did it live up to the lead-up singles?

Is there a "sleeper hit" from a smaller artist we shouldn't miss?

Notable Drops Today:

• Friko - Something Worth Waiting For
• Blu & Exile - Time Heals Everything
• Foo Fighters - Your Favorite Toy
• Vylet Pony - Gonarch's Lair
• Noah Kahan - The Great Divide