Reviews
Friday, May 15 2009
Empire of the Sun: Walking on a Dream
Welcome to the 1980s. Did you really want to come back?
Thursday, May 7 2009
Buraka Som Sistema: Black Diamond
This is everything that a good dance album should be: energetic, powerful, and slightly experimental.
Tuesday, May 5 2009
Fareed Haque + The Flat Earth Ensemble: Flat Planet
Haque's heritage and education certainly help him in creating a signature blend, but the album is simply too long for its own good.
Wednesday, April 8 2009
Grandmaster Flash: The Bridge: The Concept of a Culture
This is not a comeback album that will reinvigorate Flash to enter a brilliant second stage of his career. But appreciate it for the statement it makes.
Thursday, March 26 2009
Balmorhea: All Is Wild, All Is Silent
All Is Wild, All Is Silent finally brings a Balmorhea album with enough variety to sustain its length, and all of their changes still fit within their natural organic sound.
Blogs
Thursday, March 5 2009
Wale feat. Tre and Young Chris - "Nightlife"
Wale's new mixtape looks to up the level of production with 9th Wonder behind the boards. "Nightlife" gives a preview of what might be possible.
