The Album That Made ‘Alternative’ Pop
Nirvana’s middle record Nevermind is nothing but demented pop songs, showing the public a new kind of hit that would complicatedly redefine the “alternative” music genre.
Read MoreNirvana’s middle record Nevermind is nothing but demented pop songs, showing the public a new kind of hit that would complicatedly redefine the “alternative” music genre.
Read MoreAs a reissue, Lifes Rich Pageant is decidedly louder, but for a purpose.
Read MorePlayer Piano pales to 2009’s Seek Magic so much you’ll wonder if it was solely that EP’s initial freshness that made Memory Tapes so good.
Read MoreWashed Out’s new album can be celebrated for what it is: nine songs of glowing, smeared harmony, with more replay value than the peers to whom they will inevitably be compared.
Read More“He” is Scott McCaughey, a mop-haired member of so many bands, David Letterman had to remark “you look familiar” when he appeared with rustic supergroup Tired Pony on that show last fall.
Read MoreIt’s all a big drag when it shouldn’t be, an unfortunate part of the late ’90s nostalgia wave. Things ain’t like they used to be for either Eminem or Royce, with both rappers long past their prime.
Read MoreLerche gave his name to an album that represents potential in bursts.
Read MoreVedder proudly flashes his cards, relieving himself of all blame if you’re pouting 34 minutes later.
Read MoreBy and large, the stories of Street seep into the veins like vodka lemonade.
Read MoreThe dude literally cut his teeth: A car accident in October 2002 left Kanye West with his jaw wired shut.
Read MoreRoar sounds like the calm before another April storm.
Read MoreFor the first time on record, Here We Go Magic actually sounds thrilling.
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