Paula Cole's 'Revolution' Is As Fresh and Vibrant As a Debut Album
Revolution is an exceptional piece of work, a timely reminder of how soulful, perceptive and harrowing a writer and singer Paula Cole is and has always been.
13 September
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Bad Company's Classic Catalog Gets the Retrospective Treatment
Bad Company's albums have been fairly and consistently good -- all of them crucial to the development and popularity of album-oriented rock. The Swan Song Years is a perfect and convenient way to get all of the band's first six albums in one package.
13 September
Goo Goo Dolls Evolve and Raise the Bar with 'Miracle Pill'
Goo Goo Dolls evolve their sound and release new music that easily stands alongside the best of their career with Miracle Pill.
13 September
Hot Club of Cowtown Return with Charm and Wit on the Western Swing Infused 'Wild Kingdom'
Hot Club of Cowtown's Wild Kingdom may not redefine the Western swing genre, but damn it all if it isn't a good time.
13 September
'Beneath the Eyrie' Is the Pixies' Strongest Release Since Their Reemergence
Beneath the Eyrie is the portrait of the Pixies' musical progression and an arresting glimpse of the group in this contemporary musical moment.
12 September
Alex Cameron Is the Good Guy on 'Miami Memory'
Alex Cameron's third album, Miami Memory, is still some kind of monster, but it has drawn in its teeth and is laughing with the family.
12 September
Bat for Lashes Sacrifices Exceptional Artistry for Nostalgia on 'Lost Girls'
In contrast to Bat for Lashes' previous efforts—whose dense peculiarities and poeticisms rewarded deep listening—the retro Lose Girls is too run-of-the-mill and inconsequential.
12 September
'Being and Neonness', Capitalism and Creativity
If neon was an icon of mid-century capitalism as Luis de Miranda puts forth in Being and Neonness, what does it represent in our period of late capitalism?
12 September
Oumar Konaté Radiates Passion for His Craft on 'I Love You Inna'
Oumar Konaté shreds, howls, and loves his job on new Malian blues rock release I Love You Inna.
12 September
Sampa the Great's 'The Return' Is a Dazzling, Genre-Defying Blend of Hip-Hop, Jazz, and Soul
Sampa the Great's The Return is both a willfully enigmatic and deeply revealing album. It serves as a dazzling celebration of her cultural and musical heritage that will resonate for years to come.
11 September
Black Belt Eagle Scout Draws Us Deeper Into Her Life with 'At the Party With My Brown Friends'
Black Belt Eagle Scout's sincere songwriting makes for an exquisite, intensely personal sophomore album.
11 September
Synthpop Pioneer Fad Gadget's Music Is Finally Back in Release
The singular synth/industrial/performance art innovator and provocateur Fad Gadget influenced Depeche Mode and scores of others, but never really got his due.
11 September
The Past and Present of Brazilian Jazz Meld on 'Samba Jazz & Tom Jobim'
Percussionist Duduka Da Fonseca and pianist Helio Alves have a long history of collaborating on record and stage. Samba Jazz & Tom Jobim finds the two at the top of their game, both honoring and pushing Brazilian jazz in bold directions.
10 September
Hidden Hints, Motifs, and Deep Details in Films from 'The Secret Life of Movies'
Simon Brew's latest book, The Secret Life of Movies, gives film fans a compelling look into films from angles they might not have thought of -- yet.
10 September
Petaluma Music Festival Rocks Out for Music Education
A diverse lineup of Bay Area rockers comes together for a big day out at the Petaluma Music Festival to raise money for music education.
10 September
Jesse Malin Teams with Lucinda Williams on 'Sunset Kids'
New York rocker Jesse Malin's first record in four years blends old and new songs for a strong collection produced by Lucinda Williams.
10 September
Devendra Banhart Finds His 'Ma' in Everything
Devendra Banhart's latest album, Ma, is a tender, beautiful meditation on the bonds that ties us together.
10 September
Solid Bronze's Debut ​​'The Fruit Basket'​​ Is a Worthy Addition to the '70s Funk and Soul It Emulates
Solid Bronze deliver animated funk, laid-back soul, and sauntering instrumentals on their debut The Fruit Basket.
10 September
Sleater-Kinney Admit 'The Center Won't Hold'
Amid sonic changes and a sudden departure, Sleater-Kinney tackle challenging issues and find a way forward on The Center Won't Hold.
10 September
Graphic Novella 'Stunt' Seeks Escape from Perpetual Entrapment
Like the title letters, the physical format of Michael DeForge's Stunt creates a kind of cage holding the main character inside rigid panels.
09 September
Jazz's Jenny Scheinman and Allison Miller Lift Each Other Up on 'Parlour Game'
A quartet of frequent collaborators creates a most ideal format for Jenny Scheinman's eclectic violin and Allison Miller's propulsive drums on Parlour Game.
09 September
Chelsea Wolfe Delves Deeply Into Folk on 'Birth of Violence'
Chelsea Wolfe is a gothic Gaia figure on intoxicating new folk rock album Birth of Violence.
09 September
Kristeen Young Is Back With a Vengeance on 'The SubSet'
Avant-rock singer-songwriter, Kristeen Young's The SubSet is a chilling, self-produced masterwork featuring her brash showmanship, complex songwriting, and wide-ranging musical skill.
09 September
Tinariwen's 'Amadjar' Is a Particularly Well-Polished Jewel
Saharan collective Tinariwen reign over a star-studded album of sincere desert blues on their latest gem Amadjar.
09 September
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