Tuesday, January 3 2012
Bethesda: Dreamtiger & Other Tails
Ohio quintet is at its best when it plays it soft, quiet.
Tuesday, November 8 2011
Luke Roberts: Big Bells and Dime Songs
Luke Roberts, from Brooklyn by way of Nashville, makes quiet, plaintive music that speaks to a tried and tested American folk tradition.
Wednesday, October 26 2011
The Migrant: Amerika
Incorporating blues, country, folk, and indie all into one well-made package, Amerika is a notable songwriter effort.
Monday, October 17 2011
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin: Tape Club
Someone may still love the Russian ex-president, but not many will love this boring collection of b-sides and rare releases.
Thursday, October 6 2011
Grouplove: Never Trust a Happy Song
The Los Angeles quintet settles for a mixed bag of goods on their debut album. Or perhaps a mixed bag of bads is more applicable?
Tuesday, September 27 2011
Mountain Man: Live at the Wiltern
RIYL: Garrison Keillor; that O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack you haven't dusted off since 2002; carpetbagging.
Monday, September 26 2011
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah: Hysterical
The folkloric Brooklyn band of indie rock fame return almost five years later with their third and most cohesive LP.
Friday, September 23 2011
Quantic: The Best of Quantic
Never before has an anthology been so accurately named. This truly is the best of Quantic for both fans and newcomers alike.
Wednesday, September 14 2011
All the Apparatus: All the Apparatus
All the Apparatus is a rollicking, eclectic, and hysteric form of indie rock, perfect for those who prefer celebration over navel-gazing.
Tuesday, September 6 2011
The Rapture: In the Grace of Your Love
Once the Next Big Thing, the Rapture return after a five-year absence with an album that doesn't do much to reestablish their reputation.
