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Monday, January 16 2012

Tracker: How I Became An Alien

File under: Kind of oh-so-close.


Friday, April 22 2011

Kreidler: Tank

Tank went from twinkle in Kreidler's eye to fully-realized longplayer in less than two total weeks of work, and nothing about it sounds the least bit raw or unfinished.


Thursday, March 31 2011

Peter Bjorn and John: Gimme Some

For all intents and purposes, Gimme Some is the logical follow-up that should have come on the heels of Writer’s Block.


Thursday, June 17 2010

Faust: Faust Is Last

After 40 years, Faust continues to make a complicated and intellectual brand of noisy rock and roll. Like the earlier records, this double album is difficult, but still rewarding.


Friday, August 14 2009

Roedelius: Jardin Au Fou

Before Komische got gaudy, Roedelius released a haunting wind-up ambient work of austere joy.


Wednesday, March 25 2009

Faust: C’est Com..Com..Compliqué

Faust continue to defy continuity and release the album that came before their last one. As per usual, traditional song structures are turned on their head.


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