Middle Kids: Lost Friends | When A Debut Album Is Too Perfect
Lost Friends, the debut album from Middle Kids is vulnerable, hopeful, and satisfying. But without any challenges, it might be too perfect for its own good.
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Modest Mouse: The Lonesome Crowded West | 20th Anniversary Review
Modest Mouse's Lonesome Crowded West is a really transparent album and you can feel the balance shifting between madness and genius in Isaac Brock.
Quicksand: Interiors | on ‘post-hardcore,’ instant nostalgia, and aging gracefully
For a band that defines itself as ‘post-hardcore,’ I’m uncertain that the members of Quicksand would want their...
Beck: Colors | Void of Any True Color of Emotion
If Beck's Colors was from any newer artist, I would say, "hey, this is an okay produced pop record, cool deal." But it's not, it's Beck and it sucks.
Gwen Stefani: You Make It Feel Like Christmas | ‘Tis the season to rethink holiday albums
Why was a Christmas album released in October? Why is Gwen Stefani trying to sound country on You Make It Feel Like Christmas? Why does this exist?
Dead Cross: Not An Average Supergroup | Full Stop
Dead Cross hail from California and it is a supergroup featuring Mike Patton, Dave Lambardo, The Locust, and Retox. They are not just any supergroup.
Alice Cooper: Paranormal | 30 Out of 50 Shades of Grey
Despite 50 years in the business and 27 albums, "Paranormal" proves Alice Cooper isn't exactly ready for retirement (or the grave) just yet.
Incubus: 8 | 8 Things Incubus Fans Will Say About 8
There’s a place in my heart for Incubus and that’s who this new album, 8 is for. However, If you weren’t a fan before, you won't be changing your mind
The New Pornographers: Whiteout Conditions | Analyzing Fandom
Whiteout Conditions is a good record. Full stop. But it’s not the The New Pornographers’ best And as a fan, I need to be OK with that.
MIEARS: Who Will Save You? | Review and Interview
“I love my keytar. It’s my comfort blanket when performing, but it’s not on the album at all!”
So began my conversation with MIEARS about her debut record.