Love as Laughter – Laughter’s Fifth
Love as Laughter’s classic 2005 release earned a perfect ten rating in 2005. Alan Shulman explains why.
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Animal Collective – Prospect Hummer
On this EP the folksy, acoustic sounds of AC are perfectly matched to the vocals of the long-lost folk goddess, Vashti Bunyan.
Beck – Guero
Beck’s ninth album sees him reuniting with the Dust Brothers, who worked on Odelay.
Bloc Party – Silent Alarm
Bloc Party’s stellar debut announces a new talent.
The Best Albums of 2004
Our 2004 albums list captures a golden year for indie rock. Revisit the records that defined No Ripcord’s listening back then—and see which ones still hold up more than twenty years later.
MF DOOM – MM..FOOD
The masked supervillain serves up a feast of kooky couplets, subtle trash talk, and distinct beats ladled with scores of sci-fi and cartoon samples.
The Best Albums of 2003
Our 2003 albums list captures a year when indie rock was flourishing, pop was sharpening its edges, and tastes were starting to broaden. Revisit the records that defined No Ripcord’s listening back then—and see which ones still hold their ground two decades later.