Dr. Dog – Be the Void

written by: Charlie Woodman on February 17, 2012

While it still might not take them to the big time, it’s a fun album and one that fans of the band will surely appreciate.

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Sick Friend – The Draft Dodger

written by: Charlie Woodman on February 13, 2012

The Draft Dodger is a very quick nine song, 20-minute affair that, while not horrendous, is a little too muddled to be wholeheartedly recommended.

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Message to Bears – Folding Leaves

written by: Charlie Woodman on February 8, 2012

The album refuses to confine itself to traditional structure and instead opts to make expansive, freeing soundscapes that grow and breathe.

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Among the Oak & Ash – Devil Ship

written by: Charlie Woodman on January 13, 2012

On their sophomore release, the band mixes together elements of indie, folk, rock and Americana in a way that is technically sound, but unfortunately almost entirely forgettable.

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Snow Patrol – Fallen Empires

written by: Charlie Woodman on December 1, 2011

If Snow Patrol could figure out how to better play up their strengths, they would become a force to be reckoned with, but on this album, they just end of fumbling around.

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Boy and Bear – Moonfire

written by: Charlie Woodman on November 21, 2011

Despite this being their first album, the band sounds like they’ve been together forever.

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Atlas Sound – Parallax

written by: Charlie Woodman on November 18, 2011

Fans of earlier Atlas Sound recordings will find a lot to like on this album, even if most of it sounds pretty familiar.

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Tom Waits – Bad as Me

written by: Charlie Woodman on November 4, 2011

Those looking for deep and meaningful storytelling are not going to be disappointed by Bad As Me.

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Youth Lagoon – The Year of Hibernation

written by: Charlie Woodman on October 26, 2011

Melodically simple, but lyrically dense, catchy, but heartbreaking and genuine, The Year of Hibernation marks Youth Lagoon as one of the best new acts in recent memory.

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