Ora Cogan Is a ‘Hard Hearted Woman’
With Hard Hearted Woman, Ora Cogan showcases that, in a patriarchal world, you have to be literally and figuratively ready to fight, body and soul.
Music Reviews
Fabiano do Nascimento Blossoms on the Organic, Tender ‘Vila’
Vittor Santos Orquestra bring Fabiano do Nascimento’s urban nostalgia into dialogue with the natural atmospheres he evokes. It’s breath after breath of fresh air in sonic form.
The Brook and the Bluff’s Strong Songwriting Boosts Their Music
The Brook and the Bluff’s Werewolf is a solid, straightforward album that will satisfy anyone looking for a classic rock fix.
The Long Ryders Get Older and Sing Hymns
The Long Ryders were important pioneers of a country-rock revolution that went on to spawn Americana, roots rock, and a host of related genres.
Bonnie “Prince” Billy Celebrates Community
Bonnie “Prince” Billy’s new LP is strengthened by communal tendencies, meeting bombs in Iran and executions in Minneapolis not with clenched fists of protest, but with hugs.
A New Compilation Celebrates CBGB’s Big Bang
The CBGB club was the Big Bang birthing center for a revolution in rock, and this four-CD set reproduces what shot out of that dark, dank space.
Cat Clyde Is Searching on ‘Mud Blood Bone’
Cat Clyde is immensely talented, but Mud Blood Bone is a frustrating listen due to occasional missteps and a questionable cowboy-pop aesthetic.
The Early Mine a Gritty, Post-Rock Ambient Vibe
I Want to Be Ready sees the Early transporting and transcending, exploring the textures their unique instrumentation provides.
The Black Crowes Deliver a Ton of Swagger
The Black Crowes have leaned into the familiar: hard, bluesy rock with just enough acoustic accoutrements to pacify the fans they found touring 25 years ago.
Modeselektor Invent a New Kind of Greatest Hits
On their newest LP, the German electronic stalwarts Modeselektor look back on their discography with a spirit of innovation rather than retrospection.
Lucid Express Lay on the Sweetness for ‘Instant Comfort’
Lucid Express might be restless and eager to defy pigeonholing and complacency. That’s good, but in the process, they’ve made an album that often feels overstuffed.
Morrissey Is an Incorrigible Sentimentalist
Morrissey’s Make-Up Is a Lie is a love letter to Paris: schmaltzy, befuddling, arresting, but, most of all, HIM.