Music Reviews
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Buck Meek Two Saviors
The Big Thief guitarist's debut album has an overwhelmingly inviting and warm atmosphere. It makes a fine argument that he should be taken seriously as his own artist.
Ethan Gordon reviews...
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The Avalanches We Will Always Love You
No longer weighed down by their iconic debut, The Avalanches head for the skies on their impressive third album. [Believe the Hype]
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Taylor Swift Evermore
By using the comforting musical territory of Folkore as a backdrop to explore old relationships, new thematic ideas, and haunting songwriting, Evermore acts as a rare sequel that improves upon the initial piece of art.
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Dave Vettraino Exercise
The indie rock producer's calming instrumental debut album works in fascinating ways: most have a mechanical feeling, but they tighten up and unwind in cycles, moving in a circular and cutting fashion.
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Rico Nasty Nightmare Vacation
On her first full length, the Maryland rapper-singer refuses to be anyone but herself, with her voice catapulting from garish adlibs to an enthralling, screeching flow.
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Miley Cyrus Plastic Hearts
The pop singer launches into a cohesive but average showcase of retro synth-pop and glam-rock balladry.
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Jack Name Magic Touch
On his third album, the singer-songwriter's centers around loneliness and heartbreak. It's half mediocrity and half greatness.
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Kama Vardi Moonticket
Tel Aviv-based songwriter Kama Vardi ups the ante on her latest English language album.
Mark Moody reviews... -
Hypoluxo Hypoluxo
The Brooklyn band's lean third LP is fraught with uncertainty, though dotted with some bright spots of optimism, in which they aim to ease the challenges of big-city living.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez reviews... -
Tired Lion Breakfast for Pathetics
Sophie Hedges has a good ear for choruses and agreeable 90s alt-rock instrumentation, but for the most part, these aren’t particularly exciting songs.
Ethan Gordon reviews...
