Music Reviews

Erykah Badu New Amerykah Part 2: Return Of The Ankh

Erykah Badu's unhinged creativeness is still in fine form on her latest release, and though it may not be politically driven, it's every bit as vital as its predecessor.

Flobots Survival Story

Seriously, what the fuck was I thinking listening to this album?

Caribou Swim

Psychedelic House from a Mathemetician. Come again?

Chicago Underground Duo Boca Negra

Chicago Underground Duo release their latest batch of experimental concoctions as Boca Negra, a record torn between spastic innovation and desperate improvisation.  

The Apples in Stereo Travellers in Space and Time

I'd take the latest Motion City Soundtrack over this. Real talk.

Kaki King Junior

High on talent but low on ideas, Junior is a well-made non-factor of an album.

Fang Island Fang Island

Did you ever want to be a firetruck or a spaceship when you grew up? Do you like roller coasters, summer time, playing wiffle ball or jumping off a high ledge on to a trampoline, only to bounce into a big warm lake with all of your friends from grade school? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, Fang Island is required listening.

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.

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.

Trans Am Thing