Not only is Unapologetic just as varied as Rihanna's past albums -- it's another timely refresh of contemporary pop music -- but it's a little more exploratory and a whole lot deeper, too. Continuing the trend that began on Rated R, Rihanna's at her best when she's flaunting. This goes for "Pour It Up," a characteristically chilly and booming Mike Will collaboration that might as well be a sequel to "Bandz a Make Her Dance," the producer's hit with Juicy J. Wrapped in a serene sneer, Rihanna's trash talk is something else. Moments such as that one are so convincing that the few everywoman heart-on-sleeve songs -- with the exception of the massive, slamming, wailing power ballad that is "What Now" -- don't sound all that natural.

TRACKLIST:

A1 Fresh Off The Runway
A2 Diamonds
A3 Numb
A4 Pour It Up

B1 Loveeeeeee Song
B2 Jump
B3 Right Now
B4 What Now

C1 Stay
C2 Nobody's Business
C3 Love Without Tragedy / Mother Mary

D1 Get It Over With
D2 No Love Allowed
D3 Lost In Paradise