Friday, September 2 2011
The 2011 Outside Lands Music Festival: San Francisco
With a wide variety of music coming from five different stages in one of the nation's most beautiful locations, the only problem was trying to catch as many bands as possible.
Wednesday, March 24 2010
Broken Bells: Broken Bells
Broken Bells may not supersede either Mercer's or Burton's respective main gigs, but as a side project that felt implausible to hit as markedly as it has in the first place, it's a minor victory for both parties involved.
Monday, October 1 2007
Various Artists: This is Next
The world is better for every new pair of ears that gets turned on to Of Montreal and Ted Leo. The only real question is this: do you really need this album to begin with?
Friday, January 19 2007
The Shins: Wincing the Night Away
Can't sleep? The Shins know how you feel. They're probably the reason why.
Wednesday, April 6 2005
The Shins
The feeling is recognizable and certain. Exhaustion. It's a great band, on autopilot.
Monday, October 20 2003
The Shins: Chutes Too Narrow
The Shins dare to take some chances on this CD, and their boldness winds up elevating this album over their first one by a considerable margin.
