Music Reviews
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Tapes n' Tapes Outside
Ostracized blog-o-sphere veterans strike their own chord with passable results.
Juan Edgardo RodrÃguez loves the harmonium... -
Destroyer Kaputt
The latest from Destroyer, Kaputt, is laid-back, it's comfortable, and it's not entirely too challenging, but there's depth here when it's needed.
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Ducktails Ducktails III: Arcade Dynamics
Real Estate contributor levels his psychedelic bedroom project by pursuing a more harmonic approach.
Juan Edgardo RodrÃguez is not psyched enough... -
Minks By the Hedge
For the first full release from Minks, they’ve opted for noisy, cluttered pop music rife with distorted guitars and reverb, floating vocals, and a keen sense of melody. This is music that feels incredibly ad hoc, but the results are engaging enough.
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Paul Weller Wake Up The Nation
This is going to be controversial; you’re probably not going to like it, but we need to talk about Paul.
Joe Iliff admits defeat... -
Off! First Four EPs
After countless years, hardcore stalwart Keith Morris recruits his new band of brothers; gives new meaning to the term "punk revival".
Juan Edgardo RodrÃguez sweats it all out... -
Nicki Minaj Pink Friday
Pink Friday is the day in which girls rule and boys drool thanks to Nick Minaj thrust-kicking them in the head with her diamond-encrusted army boots.
Chris Coplan loves strong women... -
Grinderman Grinderman 2
Other possible titles were Grinderman Again, Grinderman Redux, or Grinderman, Too.
Sean Caldwell reviews... -
No Joy Ghost Blonde
Female-fronted duo are tied to the sounds of late eighties/early nineties indie, proudly embellishing a noise pop aesthetic with ruthless passion.
Juan Edgardo RodrÃguez reviews... -
Broken Little Sister Memories, Violet & Demons
Memories, Violet & Demons isn't a Japanese tryst with dream pop but a glowing exposition of the sound; thick, swirling guitars are the hot item here.
Matt Montgomery reviews...
