Music Reviews
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Rhye Woman
Duo Rhye drew a considerable amount of attention last year, thanks to both a couple of terrific singles and a unintentional sense of mystique. Now that they've provided us with a more substantial view of themselves, will they be able to hold onto it?
Mark Davison basks in audio sunshine... -
Johnny Marr The Messenger
If you're a die-hard Smiths fan, you now have something new to do.
Forrest Cardamenis is... -
Youth Lagoon Wondrous Bughouse
Trading in the cozy, homespun atmosphere of his debut for something much bigger and brighter, Youth Lagoon's latest is a stunning, eerie, and bizarre universe that only could only come from the warped imagination of the youthful.
Peter Quinton tries not to mention any hallucinogens... -
Foals Holy Fire
Foals' watered down take on arena pop fails to shine through like their earlier releases.
Carlos Villareal reviews... -
Atoms for Peace Amok
The debut record from the Atoms for Peace supergroup may sound more like a Thom Yorke solo record on first listen, but repeated hearings prove that as long as the music is good, the questions and details about its origin will fall to the wayside.
Joe Marvilli is looking forward to the next Thom Yorke and Flea dance-off... -
Palma Violets 180
A hyped British band with an album that's going to save guitar music? Have we been here before?
David Coleman has a sense of déjà vu... -
Autre Ne Veut Anxiety
Oversinging R'n'B white boy Autre Ne Veut does a surprisingly convincing job of going embarrassingly OTT, stepping up his production values in the process.
Stephen Wragg reviews... -
Suuns Images Du Futur
Suuns' sophomore effort offers clarity in its ambiguity, but does that translate to a powerful record?
Matt Bevington reviews... -
The Men New Moon
Brooklyn's most consistently original plagiarists throw a curveball with this one. It's the new beginning that the name promises, but with the familiar sky all around it.
Forrest Cardamenis gazes... -
Tegan and Sara Heartthrob
Tegan and Sara's latest album finds them moving in a new direction, specifically a synth pop one. While the duo's songwriting sensibilities remain intact, the sometimes repetitive electronica holds them back from making a truly great record.
Joe Marvilli's thinks the duo can get a little closer to success...
