To be fair, the first half of the album is fairly enjoyable, though not groundbreaking.

Music is the soul of this movie.

The bright resonance of the guitar and the glimmering backdrop of the rhythm section provide the perfect setting for frontman Michael Gross to impart his heartfelt lyrics.

Man of Aran was a silent film, and almost remains so with the new soundtrack.

Compared to Get Yr. Blood Sucked Out, Rose City seems more arranged, but to my brief, short-lived chagrin, less heavy.

On his solo debut, Minibar's Simon Petty aims for the barren melodies of English folk, building most songs out of gently plucked acoustic guitars and lyrics that drip with introspective detail.

The disc's pristine sound quality presents each element with total clarity, in particular Shauf's exquisite harmonized vocals.

Bells & Whistles is yet another piano-driven showcase for this Arkansas man with a unique falsetto-like vice (not to be confused with his actual falsetto) and quick wit.

"Time to Burn (Another Bag of Bones" elevates Devine to near-perfection; as a result, the rest of the album feel lesser than.

In the last decade, they dug a deeper path of dark-wave, driving beats and heavy-handed, often sexual lyrics.

They've got the thrash and manic energy of early Idlewild propelling a Piedmont bar band as well as the strains of mid-Atlantic rock without being Southern rock.

I have more determination than any of these guys. In the sense of fighting over Lady Gaga, I mean.

The repertoire on this disc is nothing short of indispensable, establishing the Vaselines as major contenders in the alt rock pantheon while keeping the listener longing for more.

The disc has a much more organic feel, while still maintaining Fischerspooner's very distinct, forward-thinking sound.

Divided by Night is a new sound for the electronic duo.

Not only are the beats a mix of old and new, the lyrics are old-school underground resembling styles of NaS.

The new album features the band's contemporary classical songs, some containing lyrics, some not.

Jay Stay Paid is the newest album by J Dilla being released posthumously by his family and friends.

Rachel Taylor Brown delivers ironic little songs with a spare sound that belies their complex makeup.