Remembering Prince’s Greatest Epic: 30 Years of “Sign ‘O’ The Times”
One year after Prince's shocking death, we celebrate his greatest musical achievement as it passes its 30-year anniversary: Sign ☮ the Times
Chris Gerard
Goldfrapp: Silver Eye
Silver Eye comes close to being an absolute triumph, thanks in large part to the extraordinary sonic boom that the production packs.
IT: We’re All In This Together
IT's gritty portrayal of life circa 2017 is a harrowing vision of the strains that many of us face trying to negotiate the often cruel snares of a contemporary society increasingly ruled by and for the elite.
You Have Been Loved: Remembering George Michael
"... (H)ow can you not realize that the elation of a good pop record is an art form?"
Kate Bush: Before the Dawn
Kate Bush presents her Before the Dawn performances on a lavish new box set that should thrill fans.
Prince: 4EVER
Prince 4Ever is a look back at some of the legend’s most familiar work, and a refresher for fans who want the big hits but might also be exposed to some singles they missed along the way.
Ken Sharp: New Mourning
Ken Sharp’s first new studio album in nine years, New Mourning is a deceptively sunny 14-track song cycle that contemplates the beauty and endurance of the human spirit in the face of crushing emotional darkness, loss, and regret.
David Bowie: Who Can I Be Now? (1974/1976)
The second in the lavish series of box sets surveying David Bowie's career contains some essential classics, but is stretched a little thin and has some disappointing omissions.
The 100 Greatest Alternative Singles of the ’90s
Last fall we brought you the 100 Greatest Alternative Singles of the '80s. Now, we move forward in time and examine what many consider the "golden age" of alternative rock, with the "100 Greatest Alternative Singles of the '90s".
Justin Llamas: Gold
Gold is an auspicious debut that feels like the beginning of something special.
The Explorers Club: Together
The harmonies are tight, the melodies strong and catchy, and the overall mood is jubilant and uplifting, making Together the perfect antidote for the toxic politics, violence, personal struggles, and controversies that seem to swirl around all our lives like a constant black cloud.
The Avalanches: Wildflower
Wildflower is an hour-long musical journey through dimensions of sound and invention that were previously only accessible via the Avalanches' magical debut.