Album Reviews

Lion Fever : Haunted Water

Rockin’ Portland group fronted by a lethal lady.

Black Mountain : Black Mountain

A little late, but still rocking from the highest peaks.

Say Hi To Your Mom : Ferocious Mopes

Witty power-pop from lone Brooklynite.

Melodium : La Tete Qui Flotte

For acquired tastes and tastes to be acquired.

Various Artists : Down in a Mirror: A Second Tribute to Jandek

Reclusive artist gets the tribute album treatment…again!

Smog : A River Ain’t Too Much to Love

The great American novel in song? Maybe not, but we’ll take it.

Caitlin Cary and Thad Cockerell : Begonias

Former Whiskeytown singer steps out with new collaborator on full-length set.

Jamie Lidell : Multiply

Blue-eyed soul is no longer anything to sneeze at.

Coldplay : X & Y

If you weren’t already convinced…

Vox Vermillion : Standing Still You Move Forward

Intelligent female-fronted pop album on Slug and Murs’ indie imprint.

The Oranges Band : The World and Everything In It

Entry one on your Oranges Band buyers guide.

The Valley Arena : Take Comfort in Strangers

Emotions always seem to get in the way of a good album.

Jennifer O’Connor : The Color and the Light

Singer-songwriter shows promise on debut.

Ume : Urgent Sea

Some noise can be hostile.

The Perishers : Let There Be Morning

Icy Scandinavian pop, the way the Brits used to make.

Slow Dazzle : The View From the Floor

Mendoza Line members confound expectations with Velvets-inspired record.