Music Reviews
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Jana Winderen Heated: Live in Japan
Who would have thought journeying to the center of the Earth would be this scary? Damn you Jules Verne!
Gabriel Keehn says "Beam me down, Scotty"... -
The Bird and the Bee Ray Guns Are Not Just the Future
Anyone nostalgic for the Cardigans?
Alan Shulman reviews... -
Bruce Springsteen Working On A Dream
'Steen age kicks ahoy! In a promising era for those born in the USA, Bruce bounces back with the opening album of the Obama years.
Meet the new Boss. Same as the old Boss? -
Vivian Girls Vivian Girls
A record that was overlooked by us in 2008, and wrongfully so.
Brett Oronzio reviews... -
Asobi Seksu Hush
The third album from these New York shoegazers represents a gentle step in the direction of orchestral dream-pop.
David Coleman reviews... -
Franz Ferdinand Tonight
After three years out of the limelight, Franz Ferdinand are back with their third full-length.
Conor McKay reviews... -
Dan Auerbach Keep It Hid
With Keep It Hid, Dan Auerbach does little to distinguish his first solo effort from his previous work with the Black Keys, much to the elation of Keys fans.
Andy Stewart reviews... -
The Donkeys Living On The Other Side
This laid-back outing from the Donkeys arrived to little fanfare in late 2008. John Darnielle loved it; most publications dismissed it. But who was right?
David Coleman considers... -
A.C. Newman Get Guilty
Carl Newman's new solo record continues his movement away from frenetic power pop towards something more subdued.
Alex Dorf reviews... -
BLK JKS Mystery EP
For a four-song EP, Mystery shows a lot of promise from a group of rhythmic dub-inspired reggae punks originiating in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Kevin Walker gets out his djembe...
