Album Reviews
A more polished, yet still surf-inspired slice of garage rock with big hooks and compelling narratives.
The Danish post-punk band embraces new sounds and grows more sophisticated with their songwriting.
The UK Mercury Prize winning art rockers are looking forward, but not far enough.
The Vermont rocker showcases his affection for guitars and hesitancy to take necessary steps forward on latest for Sub Pop.
The two singers each holding their own on this standards release — and it’s a lot better than you might imagine.
The Portland doom metal band conjures up some slow and intense sounds, with melody to spare.
New EP finds Spencer Krug in a deeply emotional place, sounding both elated and melancholy at once.
The iconic Minneapolis artist once again finds new life and new funk in a pair of surprisingly solid albums.
A gorgeous and hypnotic electronic masterpiece that uses house beats as its central framework.
The Canadian indie rock outfit continues down a path of interesting if safe indie folk.
The Swedish psychedelic rock band continue down a familiar path but keep the fiery chops of their debut intact.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs frontwoman’s solo debut is unfulfilled and unrealized, like an actual crush.
A balance of the personal with the allegorical, as only the legendary Canadian singer/songwriter can pull off so well.
Iconic trio find their footing back into some of the most devastating sounds they’ve unearthed in years — more than a decade, even.
A beautiful and poetic document of the Norwegian singer/songwriter’s divorce, and picking up afterward.
Richard D. James infuses his first new album in 13 years with softer edges, brighter melodies and a welcome warmth.
A masterful art-pop record that fleshes out Mike Hadreas’ emotional songs with a big sound.
A noisy, shape-shifting and sexy new permutation of UK contemporary industrial dance.
What sets Banks apart from her fellow neo-R&B ladies? Relentless muting of her sound and point-of-view.
