Music Reviews
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The Radio Dept. Clinging to a Scheme
A cross between courageous and familiar, much-delayed third release from Swedish pop trio finally sees the limelight.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez will not fall into the beauty trap this time... -
Harlem Hippies
Don’t judge a band by its name – or an album by its title. For Harlem’s Hippies is neither urban nor psychedelic.
Lukas Clark-Memler has kept this record on repeat for the last week... -
Trans Am Thing
It's a thing! Is it a thing? What kind of thing?Ryan Faughnder reviews... -
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings I Learned The Hard Way
Retro-soul pastiche is go as Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings rip through I Learned the Hard Way
Joe Rivers reviews... -
Gil Scott-Heron I'm New Here
When once there were Pieces Of A Man, Gil Scott-Heron comes “full circle” with I’m New Here.
Sean Caldwell reviews... -
MGMT Congratulations
MGMT follow up their frontloaded but catchy debut with an album that tries its best to be difficult.
Andrew Baer is fine listening to this but is far from entertained or intrigued... -
Aloha Home Acres
Aloha's latest offers a few surprises and should manage to convert a few more listeners to their side. Ultimately, however, it falls short of their potential.
Paul Fowler reviews... -
Black Francis NonStopErotik
Black Francis continues his tri-decade career into 2010 with a crunchy, guitar-rock album that's mostly about sex.
Luke Winkie thinks Black Francis would be a cool dad... -
The Kissaway Trail Sleep Mountain
The Kissaway Trail attempt in vain to emulate their peers on Sleep Mountain
Joe Rivers tries to stay awake... -
The Tallest Man on Earth The Wild Hunt
The Swedish singer-songwriter doesn't want to be remembered when he's gone, but his intricate sophomore effort is downright unforgettable.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez incessantly hums to the acoustic melody...
