Music Reviews
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Vampire Weekend Father of the Bride
Vampire Weekend return after a six-year break with an ambitious double album that immerses you into frontman Ezra Koenig's savvy, well-read mind, for better and worse.
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Lizzo Cuz I Love You
On her second album, the American singer's body positive message seeps into the public consciousness with a spoonful of capitalist sugar.
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Kevin Morby Oh My God
Kevin Morby's latest showcases some of the most beautiful music of his career, but is ultimately derailed by shallow lyricism.
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The Mountain Goats In League with Dragons
On his 18th album as The Mountain Goats, John Darnielle weaves his way through a fantastical album concept.
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Craig Finn I Need a New War
The third in Craig Finn's trilogy of albums detailing Midwestern lives, I Need a New War is a thoughtful, expansive and often heartbreaking coda.
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Wand Laughing Matter
On their fifth full-length album, the LA psych-rock quintet's no-holds-barred sonic assault of melodicism and experimentation reveal a knack for melodic complexity.
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Fat White Family Serfs Up!
The Peckham, South London band's third full-length album furthers their sheen of coolness and atmospheric moods.
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Anderson .Paak Ventura
Picking up from where Malibu left us three years ago, Oxnard sees the rise, fall, love, heartache, and unconditional aroma of not going through the journey alone.
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Weyes Blood Titanic Rising
Natalie Mering's fourth full-length album is a lean, 40-minute recording that carefully considers her performative sentiments with fine craftsmanship.
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Kiwi Jr. Football Money
The Toronto-based four-piece's debut collects sharp-witted observations about living in a big, lively city.
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