Album Reviews
On their second album, the Canadian prog-rock group explores myths and dynamics of the sea, with lots of hard rocking climaxes.
Black Milk continues to find new innovative avenues in the iconic Detroit hip-hop sound on his fifth album.
Ryan Lott continues to explore a fluid mixture of organic and electronic sounds on his latest as Son Lux.
Montreal indie rock troupe’s fourth album is a double, complete with interwoven concepts, production by James Murphy, and solid beats.
Bethany Cosentino grows up a little on the California group’s new mini-album, the first on her new label.
On their third album, the New York garage rockers keep their unflappable, if flawed, cool.
Chicago thrash trio prove their vicious fury and sense of humor on Thrill Jockey debut.
UK songwriter and producer keeps his charm but makes bold stylistic choices on full-length debut.
New York black metal group adds Krallice’s Nick McMaster on second album, stretch limits to strange new places.
Japanese noisecore heroes blend shoegaze and dream pop elements into their chaotic assault.
Seattle quartet keeps the perennially cool sound of surf rock “alive” on their latest.
Portland stoner rockers’ third album sticks to meaty riffs and concise structures.
Brooklyn duo’s third album doesn’t boom quite as boldly, but grows more endearing with repeated listens.
Portland duo unearth more ghastly doom for apocalyptic scenarios on Thrill Jockey debut.
D.C. indie rockers sound upbeat, hopeful, even comfortable on first new album in 12 years.
Montreal producer tones down the noise, but in its place offers some of his tensest, eeriest sounds to date.
Thirteen years after their debut, hip-hop supergroup delivers a long-awaited and surprisingly fresh second album.
New Zealand death metal artists craft complex labyrinths of riffs and dazzling abstraction.
