The Cure

On his seventh studio album, Jah Cure uses his aching, raspy voice to its fullest potential over earnest modern roots, tender lovers rock, and ebullient reggae-pop. The singer born Siccature Alcock revisits reflective themes, advising perseverance on “Life We Live” and rebuking immorality on “Corruption.” He gets passionate on romantic numbers (“Show Love” and the first-rate John Legend cover “All of Me”) and soars over imaginative production that spans West Coast rock hybrids and dubby, steppers-style rhythms. His smooth yet intense vocals make every song burn longer and brighter.