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Monday, April 15 2013

Caveman: Caveman

Putting that whole "sophomore slump" idea to bed, Caveman have managed to outdo themselves by crafting an engrossing, catchy album, worthy of a larger audience.


Tuesday, April 9 2013

Frontier Ruckus: Eternity of Dimming

The new double album from Frontier Ruckus straddles the line between "so much" and "too much", mostly coming out ahead.


Tuesday, July 31 2012

Zulu Winter: Language

A dazzling and moving collection of prestine Britpop.


Wednesday, July 18 2012

Linkin Park: Living Things

A fine collection of rap/electronic/rock that unfortunately disappoints when compared to its predecessor.


Tuesday, November 15 2011

Mutemath: Odd Soul

Odd Soul is a well-executed record, but it's too indebted to its overt influences to stand alone as a solid album.


Thursday, November 10 2011

Willie Nile: The Innocent Ones

If you find authenticity in struggle, if you hate all that is fake and manipulative, or if you just love good ol' rock and roll, Willie Nile is your man.


Monday, October 31 2011

Jack’s Mannequin: People and Things

There are lots of people and things here. Where McMahon sells the album short is in failing to make either of those two come fully alive.


Friday, October 21 2011

Astronautalis Pushes Minneapolis Hip-Hop in Fresh Directions

Astronautalis's hip-hop meets electro-rock spectacle to provide the perfect soundtrack for the genre drifter in all of us.


Wagons: Rumble, Shake and Tumble

Just ignore the first song, and you’ll find a band rooted in gritty country, rock ‘n’ roll, and infectious foot stomping.


Tuesday, October 18 2011

WATERS: Out in the Light

This isn't the banjo folk of Port O'Brien. On this project, frontman Vans Pierszalowski plugs in and sets sail with a harder-hitting sound.


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Silverstein: Rescue (Capsule Reviews) [24.Jun.11]
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Wild Beasts: Smother (Reviews) [19.May.11]
The Antlers: Burst Apart (Reviews) [12.May.11]
The Trews: Hope & Ruin (Capsule Reviews) [4.May.11]
Parts & Labor: Constant Future (Reviews) [11.Apr.11]
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Phil Manley: Life Coach (Reviews) [3.Feb.11]
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The Radio Dept.: Never Follow Suit (Capsule Reviews) [27.Jan.11]
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