Tim Hecker – Ravedeath, 1972
on February 17, 2011
At times dense, at times sparse, there is never a sound misplaced. A sensory experience of IMAX proportions.
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The Go! Team – Rolling Blackouts
on February 9, 2011
Nobody can legitimize jump rope chants like these guys, let alone make it sound natural.
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James Blake – James Blake
on February 7, 2011
Despite the strength of the EPs, they were just a teaser for this LP. James Blake is uncompromisingly creative and emotive.
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Iron & Wine – Kiss Each Other Clean
on January 31, 2011
Kiss Each Other Clean is close to being another Iron & Wine masterpiece, but misses slightly. At the end of the day, Sam Beam may not have created the album of the year, but he still has the best beard.
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Braids – Native Speaker
on January 26, 2011
Braids give a lot of space for the songs on Native Speaker to breathe. Songs are constructed and deconstructed slowly.
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British Sea Power – Valhalla Dancehall
on January 17, 2011
The tones on Valhalla Dancehall are well thought out and though there is nary a standout hook or riff to be found amidst the billowy reverb, the lyrics and performances usually do enough to sustain interest.
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Five Underrated Albums of 2010
on January 17, 2011
I focused on five albums that received substantial press, even positive reviews, but did not rank as high on year-end lists as I thought they deserved (if they made lists at all.)
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R.I.P. Trish Keenan of Broadcast
on January 14, 2011
Trish Keenan, the co-founder and frontwoman of English group Broadcast has passed away
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Hidden Gems of 2010
on January 14, 2011
There is simply too much good music out there. Even with the accessibility of the Internet, several great albums get neglected or disregarded outside their certain circle. So, in hopes of reaching a larger audience, here are eleven “hidden gems” from the past year (listed in alphabetical order): Buke and Gass – Riposte The quirky […]
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Agalloch – Marrow of the Spirit
on November 23, 2010
Oddly enough, with this album they are closer to the prog metal giants than ever.
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