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YAWN - Open Season

YAWN – Open Season

written by: Kelly Baron on November 29, 2011

If it sounds familiar, that’s because it is. But it’s familiar in a good way.

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Lunar Dunes - Galaxsea

Lunar Dunes – Galaxsea

written by: Kelly Baron on November 21, 2011

While they may be doing a fine job in execution, the lack of essential innovation does leave something substantial to be desired as a listener.

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Dub Trio - Dub Trio IV

Dub Trio – IV

written by: Kelly Baron on November 16, 2011

The Brooklyn band’s latest release, simply titled IV, utilizes “dub” in the true sense of the word

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James Blake - Enough Thunder

James Blake – Enough Thunder

written by: Kelly Baron on October 24, 2011

James Blake remains one of the most exciting artists to watch as he further develops his style and decides what he wants to say to the musical world.

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Zola Jesus - Conatus

Zola Jesus – Conatus

written by: Kelly Baron on October 17, 2011

Constantly teetering just on the edge of approachability, Danilova toys with the notion of pop music by spreading strange details throughout the entirety of Conatus.

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Bjork - Biophilia

Björk – Biophilia

written by: Kelly Baron on October 14, 2011

Four years since her last album release, Björk has returned with her unmistakably brutal force on Biophilia.

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Twin Sister - In Heaven

Twin Sister – In Heaven

written by: Kelly Baron on October 13, 2011

Twin Sister is dreamy, lush, repressed, and ripe for cultivating dazes—but the extent of their simplicity is, frankly, a little boring.

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Das Racist - Relax
St. Vincent - Strange Mercy album cover

St. Vincent – Strange Mercy

written by: Kelly Baron on September 20, 2011

St. Vincent’s third album is a very impressive musical representation of the powers of both paradox and tension.

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Eleanor Friedberger - Last Summer

Eleanor Friedberger – Last Summer

written by: Kelly Baron on September 14, 2011

Regardless of how cringe-worthy the phrase “pop music” may or may not be at this point, Friedberger’s work is simply killer.

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