A fine addition to Band of Horses' ever-evolving musical canon, the band's fifth LP is the perfect aural accompaniment to the summer days & evenings ahead.
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Introspective, aggressive, and inspired, ‘The Last Days of Oakland’ is an engrossing statement that could only derive from its bruised, yet redemptive hero.
Read moreChance the Rapper is Back and Better Than Ever on New ‘Coloring Book’ Mixtape | Album Review
With his new 14-track mixtape released exclusively through Apple Music, the charismatic emcee delivers his most consistently stunning song suite yet.
Read moreRadiohead Merge the Personal & Political on Absorbing ‘A Moon Shaped Pool’ | Album Review
Radiohead’s ninth studio album further cements the band’s unparalleled musical legacy, one that continues to evolve and excite in the most dynamic of ways.
Read moreJames Blake Soars on Transcendent ‘The Colour in Anything’ | Album Review
Blake’s latest achievement reinforces just how unique and vital of a creative force he is. Album of the year, until otherwise notified.
Read moreBritta Phillips Shines on Enchanting Debut Solo LP ‘Luck or Magic’ | Album Review
Contrary to its title, the excellence of Phillips’ debut album derives neither from luck nor magic, but rather from her proven penchant for sublime songcraft.
Read morePJ Harvey Connects and Confounds on ‘The Hope Six Demolition Project’ | Album Review
Though it does not always provide the answers, Harvey’s ninth studio album and follow-up to 2011's 'Let England Shake' prompts many a worthwhile question.
Read moreUnderworld Return in Radiant Form with ‘Barbara Barbara, we face a shining future’ | Album Review
The revered duo sound more invigorated than they have in decades, suggesting that this next phase of their storied career will be a shining one, indeed.
Read moreJeff Buckley’s ‘You and I’ Hits Hard | Review
When you listen to ‘You and I’ for what it is and nothing more, what you're left with is immensely moving music that underlines what an incredible talent Buckley was.
Read moreLåpsley Navigates the ‘Long Way Home’ on Sublime Debut | Album Review
A stellar first formal step toward what seems destined to be a fruitful future ahead for the multi-dimensionally gifted British singer-songwriter-producer.
Read moreBonnie Raitt in Magnetic Form Once Again with ‘Dig In Deep’ | Album Review
With her signature mix of sophisticated swagger and raw emotion fully intact, Raitt’s 17th studio album is arguably one of her most rewarding efforts to date.
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: School of Seven Bells’ ‘SVIIB’ is a Powerful and Affecting Swan Song
In light of the tragic circumstances of its creation, it almost doesn’t seem right to review 'SVIIB' in the same way as any other album.
Read moreJack Garratt Delivers Ambitious, Brave & Inventive Debut ‘Phase’ | Album Review
A solid first effort that falls short of greatness, ‘Phase’ contains enough promise to suggest that, with a little work, a future masterpiece is well within Garratt’s reach.
Read moreRosie Lowe Shines on Divine Debut ‘Control’ | Album Review
Transcending our already-high expectations, the London-based Lowe’s elegantly crafted first LP is destined to be among 2016’s strongest debut albums.
Read moreLissie Extends Her Golden Streak with Exquisitely Crafted ‘My Wild West’ | Album Review
Fresh from relocating to her native Midwest after 12 years in California, the gifted singer-songwriter's third album finds her in full-on identity recalibration mode.
Read moreKanye West’s ‘The Life of Pablo’ – Masterpiece or Much Ado About Nothing? | Album Review
Anticipation for Mr. Kardashian's latest LP has reached a fever pitch over the past few days. Does it live up to the hype machine or is it simply overhyped?
Read moreLION BABE Dazzle and Delight with Dynamic Debut ‘Begin’ | Album Review
Though we’re still in the early days of 2016, the competition for album of the year honors now has an early frontrunner, one that will likely prove tough to eclipse.
Read more‘Heaven Adores You’ Soundtrack Faithfully Expands Upon Elliott Smith’s Legacy | Album Review
Nearly a year after the documentary film ‘Heaven Adores You’ hit theaters, the companion collection of rarities & previously unheard songs finally arrives.
Read moreNew-Look Bloc Party Evolve and Enthrall on Solid Fifth Album ‘Hymns’ | Album Review
A fine addition to the canon of one of the modern era’s most consistently enchanting bands, ‘Hymns’ will continue to reveal its less obvious charms with time.
Read moreSavages Offer Much to Adore on Stellar Second LP ‘Adore Life’ | Album Review
With their superb sophomore effort that explores love in its many forms, London’s Savages deliver an infectious song suite that demands your rapt attention.
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