The xx: I See You | New Ideas are Good
Is I See You an accessible record that plays with pop sensibilities in ways The xx never attempted in the past? Absolutely.
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Code Orange: Forever | Embrace the Menacing Chaos
Code Orange's Forever is that kind of thing Leatherface slices newly deflowered teens to in his remote Texan hovel. A killer hardcore album!
A Tribe Called Quest: We Got it From Here…Thank You 4 Your Service | Deserves Your Attention
Far from perfect, A Tribe Called Quest's, 'We Got it From Here…Thank You 4 Your Service' is a listen that expects your patience and attention.
Finished: Cum Inside Me Bro Review and Interview
Brandon Perras speaks to noise rockers Finished about their new LP Cum Inside Me Bro, recording in a warehouse, and why they're not afraid to offend.
Foretaste: Space Echoes | They Like ‘80s Music!
Foretaste's new LP Space Echoes is a fun, 80s-indebted pop record writes Adam Newton, and a really good pastiche, but ultimately still a pastiche.
Dinosaur Jr: Give a Glimpse at Greatness on Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not
If you love Dinosaur Jr., you’ll love A Glimpse of What Yer Not. If you don’t love Dinosaur Jr. I don’t give a shit, you’re dead to me anyway.
Doomsday Double Feature: Bloodiest – S/T vs. Sinistro – Semente
Bloodiest and Sinistro are two prophets of post-doom that have already created one HELL of a soundtrack with their new albums…enjoy it while you still can!
Album Review: Kanye West – The Life of Pablo (Summed Up In 2 Lines)
Dan Vesper reviews Kanye West's confounding new album, The Life Of Pablo, and offers very little in the way of answers. TLOP confounds us all.
No More Casual Vanning: A Look At The Essential Van Morrison
What is about Van Morrison that inspires such loyalty and passion? While I’m sure there are a casual Van fans, some people are in love with his music.
Album Review: Disclosure – Caracal
If the Lawrence Brothers are proud of Caracal, then I’m happy for them. Disclosure certainly know how to make a better electro-pop tune than I do.