Music Reviews
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The Poison Tree The Poison Tree
A few lyrical misfires aside, this is a competent debut from the Brooklyn band.
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Pharoahe Monch W.A.R. (We Are Renagades)
Coming off a major-label commercial flop, Monch clams down but keeps his lyrical depth and social consciousness intact.
Charlie Jebb backpacks into the wreckage... -
The Dodos No Color
By honing the sound that made their name and coupling it with some really quite good tunes, The Dodos have made a resounding return to form.
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Acid House Kings Music Sounds Better With You
Swedish pop institution returns after six years with slight theatrics to compliment their irresistibly catchy twee pop.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez was a B student in high school... -
Nicolas Jaar Space Is Only Noise
"Dance producer" Nicolas Jaar has crafted a praise-worthy album of minimalist electronic music that's as intriguing as it is catchy.
Andrew Baer relaxes and reviews... -
The Strokes Angles
The NYC band's fourth record sees them stepping further away from their past and very much paves the way for their future.
Joe Iliff reviews... -
Josh T. Pearson Last of the Country Gentlemen
The new record from the enigmatic Josh T. Pearson deserves the glowing critical reception it has received.
Marc Higgins reviews... -
Esben And The Witch Violet Cries
The Brighton trio raid the thesaurus and the dressing-up box for their perplexing debut.
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Mi Ami Dolphins
A band member’s exit leads San Francisco noise collective Mi Ami to redefine themselves with synthesizers, electronics and dolphins.
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Jessica Lea Mayfield Tell Me
The country singer branches out on her second album, with excellent results.
Vanessa Bennett reviews...