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Rock purists and poptimist critics both underestimate the same thing about pop music. More often than not, it’s...
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Houses: Drugstore Heaven EP | The existential EP of the year
Houses' Drugstore Heaven is a shining example of what can happen if you never give up on what you like doing or just what makes you happy.
We Are Scientists: Six In, All Out
We Are Scientists have released some of the best indie music you’ll ever hear. We look back on their amazing discography and reviews their latest, Megaplex.
Coldplay: Kaleidoscope EP | I Don’t Want This
I would rather have hit singles by Coldplay on the radio over whatever they think counts as music these days. Coldplay can do much better than Kaleidoscope.
Arcade Fire: Everything Now | What the Fuck?!
Everything Now is the new piece of garbage from formerly great Canadian rock orchestra Arcade Fire. Aaaand the 'what the fucks' just keep piling up.
Saint Etienne: Home Counties | Wishing for the Past and Failing
I am trying to think of positives outside of a few good songs, but it is far too long and there is little consistency on Saint Etienne's Home Counties.
Sylvan Esso asks “What Now”? and I Say: We Dance
I need you to go see Sylvan Esso live this summer. I need to you blast What Now in your room and dance. I need you to fall in love with someone.
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.
The Shins: Heartworms | Sharp and Refined
Heartworms is a perfect representation of what The Shins are all about and there is little to fault here. If you're a long time fan, you’ll love it.
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.