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Reviews
Horse Jumper of Love Disaster Trick
On their fifth full-length album, the Boston trio accentuate their slowcore sound with sharp, heavier contrasts.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez reviews...
The Smashing Pumpkins Aghori Mhori Mei
The veteran rockers' 13th album forges a newfound musical identity with lean, metal-tinged psychedelia.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez reviews...
St. Vincent All Born Screaming
St. Vincent’s latest album eclectically puts the spotlight on the joy, terror, complexity, and astonishment of being alive. It’s a smorgasbord of riches.
Joe Marvilli keeps screaming…
Sinai Vessel I Sing
Caleb Cordes’ fourth album as Sinai Vessel covers plenty of ground and is musically his best yet.
Mark Moody reviews..Newsletter
Features
February 2024 New Music Round-Up
What a month! February 2024 saw the release of several great records.
Juan and David discuss them here…
The 50 Best Albums of 2023
It's time to reveal our top albums of the year. A time-honored tradition since 2002, our full list consists of 50 albums selected by the entire No Ripcord staff.
Click here to find out who took the number one spot...Latest Believe the Hype Pick
Charli XCX BRAT
More than any other album in her discography, BRAT showcases every facet of Charli XCX. She’s a club diva, she’s a pop girlie, she’s a partner, she’s a friend, she’s a daughter, she’s a woman trying to navigate her 30s and she’s a person who’s still mourning the death of someone very close to her.
Quick Takes
Enumclaw Home in Another Life
The Pacific Northwest alt-rockers shake off their anguish with sweeping, lighthearted melodies.
Aaron Frazer Into the Blue
Away from his day job in Durand Jones & The Indications, Aaron Frazer shows no sign of acknowledging any music from the last three decades.