Impossible Shapes : Tum

Return of the Squombus.

Sonic Youth : Sonic Youth EP

New York legends’ first release is brought back to life.

Nine Black Alps : Everything Is

Grungy Britpoppers’ first full-length is a mixed bag.

P.O.S. : Audition

Punk rock, meet hip-hop.

Rhett Miller : The Believer

As if there was any doubt.

Sparks : Hello Young Lovers

A blast from the past, still going strong.

Goldfrapp : Supernature

Bridging the gap between ambience and attitude.

The Subways : Young for Eternity

The kids really are all right!

Stereolab : Fab Four Suture

Odd compilation feels and looks more like a real, and real good, album.

Mogwai : Mr. Beast

Loudest band in Scotland gets back to the rocking.

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Neko Case : Fox Confessor Brings the Flood

Country-noir chanteuse returns to what she does best.

Rob Swift : Soulful Fruit

Death by robot announcer.

Eef Barzelay : Bitter Honey

Music video hoochies and strummy folk.

Tolchock Trio : Ghosts Don’t Have Bones

Low key release becomes surprise favorite.