Music Reviews
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Six Organs of Admittance Ascent
Instrumental rock is a tricky business. How well does Ben Chasny negotiate it?
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Dan Deacon America
In 2009, Dan Deacon released Bromst, an album notable for its dense wall-of-sound production, broad tempo changes, and oddball chord progressions. Now, three years later, many of those elements have once again been revived in Deacon’s latest effort.
Andrew Ciraulo travels through busy city streets and somber countryside to review... -
Elbow Dead in the Boot
Dead in the Boot is one of the few b-sides compilations that both casual and diehard fans can enjoy. With rich melodies, offbeat lyrics, and experimental instrumentation, there's nothing dead about this collection.
Joe Marvilli looks at an alternate take on Elbow's career.... -
Bloc Party Four
On album number four, Bloc Party has moved back in with its parents.
Gabbie Nirenburg explains... -
Fantasmes Redness Moon
Puerto Rican group Fantasmes are a rising sound in replenishing the old-fashioned sound of 60s psych rock into our early 21st century.
Michael Iovino reviews... -
Krallice Years Past Matter
Though just as maniacally brutal and intense as anything they've released before, Krallice's latest album is a vibrant and multifaceted affair that may be the least "black" black metal album they've released yet. However, it's also their strongest as well.
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Stealing Sheep Into The Diamond Sun
Stealing Sheep are best known for soundtracking a Hollyoaks commercial, but don't let that put you off (there are plenty of other reasons for that).
Mark Davison risks slipping into a diabetic coma... -
Swans The Seer
Two LPs. Two hours. Its size relative to its scope, Michael Gira and the reactivated Swans bring us The Seer, an ambitious and colossal masterwork that transcends the band’s roots and dabbles in self-indulgences.
Sean Caldwell hasn't seen it all... -
Two Door Cinema Club Beacon
Irish electro rockers Two Door Cinema Club return with their sophomore album. It's everything you may expect from a band who has made little progress since their debut; whether that's a good or bad thing is up to you.
David Hogg reviews... -
Animal Collective Centipede Hz
Everyone's favorite experimental indie-rockers are back with 11 songs every bit as bizarre and strangely accessible as you could reasonably hope for.
Forrest Cardamenis says Centipede feels good...
