Music Reviews
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Aerial M The Peel Sessions
Recorded for BBC’s The John Peel Show on Radio One in 1998, this very brief four-piece iteration of David Pajo’s Aerial M exhibits the beauty of what was and leaves us to lament what could’ve been.
Sean Caldwell 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.
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Sinai Vessel I Sing
Caleb Cordes’ fourth album as Sinai Vessel covers plenty of ground and is musically his best yet.
Mark Moody reviews.. -
Good Looks Lived Here For a While
On their second LP, the Austin, Texas indie rockers build on their dynamic melodic sensibilities, complemented by frontperson Tyler Jordan's thoughtful lyricism.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez reviews... -
Charli XCX BRAT
Brat and it's got a high score so it's just like all the other reviews but it was written by someone different so it's not.
Joe Rivers channels his inner pop girlie... -
Elbow Audio Vertigo
The Manchester veterans' 10th album feels like a worthy sequel to the progressive stylings of Giants of All Sizes. It’s a more focused affair that hones the band’s sprawling ambitions into a decidedly tight, rhythmic, and kinetic record.
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Six Organs of Admittance Time Is Glass
As dog walks and domesticity follow his return to his Humboldt County hometown, newfound circumstances act as facilitators to Ben Chasny’s latest release as Six Organs Of Admittance.
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Arab Strap I’m totally fine with it don’t give a fuck anymore
The Scottish duo focuses on the pervasive nature of being online with an engaging genre-hopping sound that elevates singer-songwriter Aidan Moffat's acerbic narratives.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez reviews...