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The 70 Best Albums of 2010

By PopMatters Staff

24 Dec 2010

PopMatters is on its annual publishing break until 3 January 2011, except for some film reviews and blogs. In the meantime, enjoy some of the year's best...
The year's best albums are highlighted by the emergence of a future superstar, two veteran and virtuoso rappers, and a Dream Team of indie bands releasing career peaks.

Chasing the Sound: An Interview with School of Seven Bells

By George Russell

17 Sep 2010

Ben Curtis of School of Seven Bells sits down with PopMatters to discuss the music business, the psychology of being in a band and the intentionality of songwriting.

School of Seven Bells: Disconnect from Desire

By Scott Branson

16 Jul 2010

A strong second album from the dream pop trio that carries on the sound of its predecessor: beautiful and expansive melodies with a minimal amount of guitars, keys, and drum machine around them.

Black Moth Super Rainbow + School of Seven Bells: 20 May 2009 - Chicago

By Chris Catania

24 Jun 2009

Love and pain, ecstasy and horror, joyful jubilation and perpetual elation -- it’s all in a night’s work for Black Moth Super Rainbow.

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