Music Reviews
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Frank Ocean Nostalgia, Ultra
Odd Future member's new mixtape isn't afraid to get emotional.
Charlie Jebb writes reviews to get women... -
Anna Calvi Anna Calvi
Latest Domino signing, singer-songwriter Anna Calvi's unleashes her debut of highly anticipated, sophisticated, but quite derivative, cinematic pop.
Mark Davison tried to resist just listing her many influences... -
The Drive-By Truckers Go-Go Boots
Southern Rock mainstays dial back the barroom swagger in favor of a deeper, classic country sigh.
Charlie Jebb had his wife done in for $1,500...
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Gucci Mane The Return of Mr. Zone Six
Coming off a tough year, the southern rap's clown prince tries to rally the troops with an album aimed squarely at his base.
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Maritime Human Hearts
Having existed longer than their previous band incarnations, the Milwaukee-based quartet confirms their place as strict pop purveyors - and nothing else.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez goes through his emo collection... -
Raekwon Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang
More street stories and drug drama from the Clan's most reliable member.
Charlie Jebb knows that Wu doesn't belong to anyone, it evolves... -
The Poison Tree The Poison Tree
A few lyrical misfires aside, this is a competent debut from the Brooklyn band.
Vanessa Bennett reviews... -
Pharoahe Monch W.A.R. (We Are Renagades)
Coming off a major-label commercial flop, Monch clams down but keeps his lyrical depth and social consciousness intact.
Charlie Jebb backpacks into the wreckage... -
The Dodos No Color
By honing the sound that made their name and coupling it with some really quite good tunes, The Dodos have made a resounding return to form.
Joel Stanier reviews... -
Acid House Kings Music Sounds Better With You
Swedish pop institution returns after six years with slight theatrics to compliment their irresistibly catchy twee pop.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez was a B student in high school...
