Album Reviews
The long-awaited return of the New York indie icons is a more mature version of the band we knew
Kurt Wagner’s prolific streak continues with a set of technology blended with country roots
The pop-punk heroes deliver an affecting album about parenthood
The influential screamo group returns after 20 years with a more nuanced and progressive set of anthems
The British group navigates an electro-jazz dystopia
A dub version of his recent ‘Midnight Rockers’, stunning in sound but missing his golden vocal tones
The indie icons’ first for Sub Pop is one of their best in years
The cryptic singer/songwriter explores questions of commitment and faith on his latest, sans (Sandy)
The most unabashedly pop album the group’s released is also their best in years
The trad-metal outfit returns after six years with a sharpened set of classic rippers
The electronic pioneer’s production work remains solid while the songs leave something to be desired
An outtake collection that feels nearly as essential as a studio effort
The jazz drummer, composer and bandleader explores the intricacies of rhythm on his latest
The shoegazing punk duo continue to refine their hybrid of guitar-driven rock and experimental textures
The New Zealand power pop outfit evokes a wide range of emotions in their latest set of breakup songs