Music Reviews
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Craig Finn Clear Heart Full Eyes
Craig Finn's first venture without The Hold Steady reveals a quieter, more contemplative side - and the new direction rarely disappoints.
Joel Stanier reviews... -
Rodrigo y Gabriela Area 52
Having spent the last ten years as the missing link between Segovia and Metallica, guitar-slinging duo Rodrigo y Gabriela have now decided to branch out into the field of 'latin' music. But, beneath the Cuban-inspired horns and piano arrangements, is it just business as usual?
Mark Davison feels like he's heard this before... -
Matthew Dear Headcage EP
Making countless year-end lists in 2010 for Black City, Matthew Dear delivers a glimpse into what the future holds for this antagonist of generic electronica.
David Hogg reviews... -
Standard Fare Out Of Sight, Out Of Town
Second album from the Sheffield pop-punk trio starts well, but is ultimately lacking in inventiveness.
Joel Stanier reviews... -
Various Artists East of Underground: Hell Below
A significant historical document is finally released. But is the music worth hearing?
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Cloud Nothings Attack on Memory
Dylan Bandi's second full-length album has been much publicized as his dark record, but beneath the sludgy exterior lays the same penchant for hooky pop tunes.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez forgets everything... -
Imbogodom And They Turned Not When They Left
While Imbogodom are successful in building a unique, desolate panorama, it’s hard to see this sustaining attention as an album in its own right.
David Zammitt reviews... -
Dustin Wong Dreams Say, View, Create, Shadow Leads
The former Ponytail guitarist presents a sophomore record of endearing, if faintly repetitive, loops and melodies.
Gabriel Szatan is daydreaming... -
Howler America Give Up
Minneapolis natives Howler step away from the sound of their city's other native sons to pursue the giant, free-spirited, "rock revival" sound that many before them have attempted, with varying degrees of success.
Forrest Cardamenis reviews... -
Dan Sartain Too Tough to Live
A paean to the Ramones and every other punk band of the 70's you can think of? What's not to love?
James McKenna reviews...
