Music Reviews tagged with indie rock
Vampire Weekend Contra
Much-hyped Afro-pop quartet releases an experimental sophomore album that, despite a few missteps, is thoroughly enjoyable and, in places, nothing short of breathtaking.
Michael Skinnider reviews...
Times New Viking Born Again Revisited
There's little reward for those who brave the abrasive washes of noise and fuzz that characterize shitgaze trio Times New Viking's latest album.
Michael Skinnider reviews...
Dananananaykroyd Hey Everyone!
Scottish six-piece Dananananaykroyd attempt to weld together every possible music genre on a début album as confused as it is inventive... possibly in a futile attempt to deflect attention from that name
Joe Rivers does his best to get the right number of A's and N's...
The Maccabees Wall Of Arms
After a promising début and respectable sales, The Maccabees look to repliacte the success of old bandmate Jack Peñate with Wall of Arms.
Joe Rivers reviews...
Doves Kingdom Of Rust
The festival season is approaching, and Doves stake their claim for band of the summer with their fourth album, Kingdom of Rust.
Joe Rivers decides whether they deserve the title...
Death Cab For Cutie The Open Door EP
For those who enjoyed Narrow Stairs last year, this EP will help you savour it a little longer.
Cara Nash reviews...
Swan Lake Enemy Mine
Q: Are We Not Bowie? A: We Are Swan Lake!
Sean Caldwell reviews...
Peter Doherty Grace/Wastelands
It's his first solo release, and he's added an extra 'r' into his name in an attempt to show us all how grown up he's become.
Joe Rivers will be the judge of that...
Cat Power Dark End of the Street
This EP proves Cat Power’s transformation from jaded indie queen to credible soul singer is almost complete; but rather than bordering on brilliant, these covers border on bland.
Cara Nash reviews...
Marnie Stern This Is It And I Am It And You Are It And So Is That And He Is It And She Is It And It Is It And That Is That
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.
Sean Caldwell reviews...
