Iceage – New Brigade
The stellar debut from Copenhagen’s Iceage balances the rhythmic tension of Postcard Records with the snotty viciousness of late 70s California hardcore punk.
Highly Rated
All reviews awarded a score of 7.5 or above.
PJ Harvey – Let England Shake
In Let England Shake, Harvey adjusts her helmet and belts her soldier’s rifle to her hip—instead of stories from the sea, she reflects upon the consequences of being a military man in the trenches.
The Tallest Man on Earth – Sometimes the Blues Is Just a Passing Bird
An offering of this power, released within the same year as the magnificent LP The Wild Hunt, should quash any other critics’ claims that Matsson is an IKEA Bob Dylan knockoff.
Deerhunter – Halcyon Digest
Deerhunter's second masterpiece in a row, and their most natural record, a one-two punch for the books.
The Tallest Man of Earth – The Wild Hunt
The Swedish folk musician’s second album is a delightful affair.
Flaming Lips – Embryonic
The Flaming Lips’s latest reinvention caps off another magical decade.
The xx – xx
The nocturnal pop of The xx is impossibly unique, yet quiet and low-key at the same time.