Music Reviews
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Ray Davies See My Friends
The song-writing genius duets with some of his most successful successors on new takes of his classic material. Apparently it wasn't intended to be a lazy cash-in.
Mark Davison will be sticking with his Kinks CDs... -
Clams Casino Clams Casino
Clams Casino is a uniquely talented, under the radar producer. This is his excellent debut mixtape, pulling from what he's done for rappers like Lil B and Soulja Boy in the recent past.
Andrew Baer reviews... -
Paul Simon So Beautiful or So What
Is this a return to form? If so, what form are we talking about?
Alan Shulman reviews -
TV On The Radio Nine Types Of Light
A return to form for TV On The Radio, but Nine Types Of Light still lacks some of the grit that made their first two records essential listening.
Joel Stanier reviews... -
Crystal Stilts In Love With Oblivion
On their sophomore release, Crystal Stilts break some light into their brooding garage pop tunes. Slumberland has scored a keeper.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez lets the sunshine in... -
The Mountain Goats All Eternals Deck
An excellent record if never quite all-consuming, All Eternals Deck proves just the understated flourish we wanted from The Mountain Goats right about now.
Joe Iliff despairs and then revels in... -
Katy B On A Mission
She's hotly tipped and a former schoolmate of both Adele and Jessie J. Can Katy B hit similarly dizzy heights when she goes On A Mission?
Joe Rivers takes you on a night out... -
Panda Bear Tomboy
With Tomboy, Panda Bear offers a proverbial yet remarkably resonant and dense album full of covertly personal 60s-esque material that reflects much of the experimental influences of his past, while still maintaining an innovative and pleasing sound.
Andrew Williams reviews... -
Low C'mon
After a long time away, slowcore pioneers Low return with their third, and best, album for the hallowed Sub Pop label.
Mark Davison falls in love all over again... -
Foo Fighters Wasting Light
Back in action with a familiar cast of players, the long-standing rock troupe returns with their most consistent full-length in years.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez actually owns all of their records...
