Aphex Twin – “Syro” – ALBUM REVIEW
Aphex Twin “Syro” You’ve heard the story before: a ’90s legacy act comes back after a long hiatus and releases another album that either greatly disappoints or greatly impresses. You’ve … Continue reading
Alt-J – “This Is All Yours” – ALBUM REVIEW
Alt-J “This Is All Yours” One of the year’s most anticipated sophomore releases has been “This Is All Yours,” the new album from acclaimed British trio, formerly a quartet, Alt-J. … Continue reading
Myrkur – “Myrkur” – EP REVIEW
Myrkur “Myrkur” One of the more noteworthy black metal projects of the year (and there are many) is Myrkur. The solo project isn’t noteworthy solely because of the lack of … Continue reading
This Will Destroy You – “Another Language” – ALBUM REVIEW
This Will Destroy You “Another Language” This Will Destroy You is another one of many boldly-named American post-rock bands that builds crescendos and climaxes off of slow-building instrumentals. If you’ve … Continue reading
Shellac – “Dude Incredible” – ALBUM REVIEW
Shellac “Dude Incredible” Shellac is one of the very best bands to ever be associated with the post-hardcore genre. Their uncompromising pseudo-math-rock riffs, twisted lyrics, and impeccable production have turned … Continue reading
U2 – “Songs of Innocence” – ALBUM REVIEW
U2 “Songs of Innocence” Lol. SCORE – Sunglasses FAVORITE TRACKS – Africa, Delay Pedal, You Have No Choice But To Listen To Our Album, Haha Now It’s In Your iTunes … Continue reading
Ryan Adams – “Ryan Adams” – ALBUM REVIEW
Ryan Adams “Ryan Adams” Ryan Adams is one of indie rock’s most confrontational and fascinating personalities. Sometimes he behaves in ways that are conducive of what some would call a … Continue reading
Karen O – “Crush Songs” – ALBUM REVIEW
Karen O “Crush Songs” When I think Karen O, I think the screech-voiced energetic vocalist for seminal New York trio Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Hers is a voice I could absolutely … Continue reading
Interpol – “El Pintor” – ALBUM REVIEW
Interpol “El Pintor” The past few years have been tough for Interpol. Their fourth album was their worst yet, their beloved bassist left, and fans were worried that the band … Continue reading
Death From Above 1979 – “The Physical World” – ALBUM REVIEW
Death From Above 1979 “The Physical World How do you follow up a classic album ten years after the fact? Death From Above 1979 sure know how. This Canadian noise-rock/dance-punk … Continue reading
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