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Written by Sarah Boslaugh
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Thursday, 05 November 2009 |
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The location is specific but the stories are universal.
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Written by Michael Morlaine
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Thursday, 29 October 2009 |
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The film's retro affectations permeate every aspect of the soundtrack.
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Written by Jim Ousley
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Tuesday, 27 October 2009 |
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You may be as surprised as I was at this transplanted Aussie's California sunshine-inspired tracks.
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Written by John Shepherd
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Tuesday, 27 October 2009 |
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"It turns out I had mistakenly sent the text directly to Britt Daniels, because those two B names were right next to each other."
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Written by Jason Green
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Tuesday, 27 October 2009 |
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"Why then," you ask, "are you reviewing this CD, smart guy? Aren't you the guy in charge of the comic book section or something?"
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Written by Jason Green
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Tuesday, 27 October 2009 |
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Shonen Knife's bubblegum punk attack is still very much in full effect from the get-go.
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Written by Christopher Sewell
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Friday, 23 October 2009 |
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In and Out of Control is a solid effort by The Raveonettes and one of their best records to date.
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Written by Laura Hamlett
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Friday, 23 October 2009 |
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Ryan Jarman really stretches his voice on this offering. It's still recognizable, but he's singing more, reaching new ranges, holding notes longer.
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Written by Laura Hamlett
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Friday, 23 October 2009 |
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On the whole, this is a mellow one, kids; Vehicles and Animals is a long, long time ago, and not one we'll be soon revisiting.
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Written by Laura Hamlett
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Friday, 23 October 2009 |
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It's an enjoyable ride (while it lasts), full of jangly, upbeat beats.
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Written by Willie E. Smith
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Friday, 23 October 2009 |
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Beginnings like this were a rare find around these parts, 'cause the tendency was for the talent to leave the nest and head for the coasts ASAP.
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Written by Amy Burger
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Thursday, 22 October 2009 |
After more than 40 years playing together and apart, the duo just released their first boxed set.
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Written by Laura Hamlett
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Tuesday, 20 October 2009 |
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From the first song to the tenth, these are richly layered, deeply affecting numbers; listening, you often feel the confidante to a close friend.
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Written by Jason Green
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Friday, 16 October 2009 |
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That isn't to say that
this is an all-time classic like Violent Femmes or Hallowed Ground: the peaks
aren't nearly that high, but the complete lack of valleys is cause for
celebration.
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Written by Michele Ulsohn
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Wednesday, 14 October 2009 |
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Their 2006 self-titled full-length debut sold over 10,000 copies in its first month...without the promotion or distribution of a major label.
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Written by Kevin Renick
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Tuesday, 13 October 2009 |
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Little time is wasted on Sissy Wish's Beauties Never Die; the album zips by in a flash, and it has a confidence in both the performance and production that gives it real muscle.
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Written by Laura Hamlett
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Friday, 09 October 2009 |
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Don't feel ashamed if you're inclined to hit the "repeat" button and listen to the whole disc all over again; this is one that stands up to repeated (and repeated) listens.
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Written by Willie E. Smith
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Thursday, 08 October 2009 |
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The growth and maturation of his talents shine on "Holding Out," the second track on the set, a piano-based tune Joe Jackson could have released in his prime.
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Written by Willie E. Smith
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Thursday, 08 October 2009 |
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Taken together, Skyscraper Crow is a shared, intimate experience.
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Written by Laura Hamlett
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Wednesday, 07 October 2009 |
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If you think you're in for the typical indie-rock experience, you've got a bit to learn.
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