Music Reviews
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Talib Kweli Gutter Rainbows
Talib Kweli's latest hovers between a mainstream and an indie vibe, embracing neither and potentially isolating both audiences.
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Deerhoof Deerhoof vs. Evil
Constantly developing without straying from their signature sound, a paradoxical combination of inaccessible quirkiness and earworm-inducing hooks, this San Francisco foursome has developed an impressive discography over the years.
Gabbie Nirenburg reviews their latest... -
Religious to Damn Glass Prayer
The debut album for this Brooklyn-based band is a ritualistic gathering of dark, brooding gothic rock.
Juan Edgardo RodrÃguez spins in limbo... -
Chapel Club Palace
Chapel Club's debut release, Palace, is one many have been looking forward to for a very long time, so how does it stack up?
Joe Iliff reviews... -
Ensemble Excerpts
Ensemble is crafting pure, modern chamber pop with enough bombastic flourishes that this latest album, Excerpts, hits all the right spots early on.
Matt Montgomery reviews... -
Cloud Nothings Cloud Nothings
He's young, he's angry, and he's catchy as hell. Add Dylan Baldi to your playlist posthaste.
Chris Coplan reviews... -
Disappears Guider
Disappears puts forth a solid effort on Guider, their sophomore release, but has yet to create their masterpiece.
Preston Bernstein rips off his influences... -
Sic Alps Napa Asylum
Sic Alps’ follow up to 2008’s U.S. EZ documents the band’s continuing creative ascent where they may possibly have found their peak.
Sean Caldwell reviews... -
Cage the Elephant Thank You, Happy Birthday
Does the sophomore slump infect the brave heroes of Cage the Elephant? Read on, brave followers!
Chris Coplan reviews... -
Adele 21
Could this be the London-based soul diva's coming of age record?
Gary McGinley reviews...
