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Spinnerette: SpinneretteFormer face of The Distillers exudes a blending of confidence and vulnerablity on this flawed debut. [9 July 2009] 
The Coathangers: ScrambleWould-be riot grrrls exceed expectations with a surprisingly deft sophomore outing. [19 June 2009] 
Magik Markers: Balf QuarryHartford duo continue to challenge their listeners and themselves with a noisy diatribe that aims to both alienate and comfort. [19 May 2009] 
White Rabbits: It’s FrighteningSecond album from the Brooklyn-based indie band looks to give them a new identity. [18 May 2009] 
Metric: FantasiesFantasies finds Metric displaying a progression and maturity that comes as easy to them as swagger and general smarminess comes to most groups in their position. [14 April 2009] 
Beep Beep: Enchanted IslandsMore ambitious than it is actually successful by about half, Enchanted Islands is a gripping little miscalculation that is not without its share of captivating fumbles. [2 April 2009] 
Matt & Kim: GrandBrooklyn, New York DIY duo give punk/new wave a little less polish on its much-anticipated second LP. [28 January 2009] 
CSS: DonkeyWhile the album is focused in its intentions but scattered in its creation, CSS put a lot of effort into keeping their role fresh -- even as they sometimes hang by a thread. [29 July 2008] 
Hercules and Love Affair: Hercules and Love AffairDamaged emotion, carnal frenzies, and genuine club bangers mark an exceptional debut from Andy Butler and his myriad guests. [27 June 2008] 
The M’s: Real Close OnesThird album from these Midwest rockers matches their personality with an even bigger sound. [26 June 2008] 
Islands: Arm’s WayNick Thorburn and company deliver an album so lavish and over the top, that you have to marvel at the fact that they actually almost pull it off. [23 May 2008] 
Joy Division: The Best of Joy DivisionThe legendary post-punk pioneers get Rhino's famous "Best of" treatment. Sadly, we all could have made this album ourselves. [8 May 2008] 
Robyn: RobynNearly three years after its initial Swedish release, one of the best records of 2005 finally gets an official, slightly reworked, U.S. issue. [24 April 2008] 
The Plastic Constellations: We Appreciate YouIndie Noise-Poppers try to show some thanks before calling it quits. [14 April 2008] 
Foxy Shazam: Introducing Foxy ShazamOkay, let's see if losing the exclamation point in their name makes Foxy Shazam's music any better. [28 March 2008]
Hercules and Love Affair: Hercules and Love AffairDamaged emotion, carnal frenzies, and genuine club bangers mark an exceptional debut from Andy Butler and his myriad guests. [27 March 2008] 
Brakes: Give BloodPunk goes country when this British dream team tackles their first LP with WANTON ABANDON. [31 October 2005] 
Paradise Boys: The Young & The Guest ListWe may have killed dance punk, but Paradise Boys REALLY want to make you dance. [27 September 2005] 
Billy Corgan: The Future EmbraceThe curious incident of the bored rock star and his first solo album. [19 July 2005] 
Deerhoof: Green CosmosWould-be No-wavers refuse to be pigeonholed with this surprisingly enjoyable, and endlessly inventive EP. [27 June 2005] 
M83: Before the Dawn Heals UsThese critically hailed shoegazers return with a sophomore effort that tends to be as predictable as it is satisfying. [21 June 2005] |
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