December 2000 Archives

Compared to other post-rock artists, there’s something surprisingly raw and brutal about Supercollider’s music.

This is a very refreshing record.

This is undoubtedly one of the best things to happen in 2000.

Many of these songs were so good that they should’ve been on Maladjusted instead of that album’s weaker tracks.

After several long, hard listens, one sees how lovely this simply, unassuming album can be.

This will appeal to anyone who wants a heavy, powerful album, both musically and lyrically.

He has taken evangelism to a peculiar but effective level that involves love and not persecution.

Buy this album, if only to see what’s currently happening in cutting-edge Christian music.

Scientific’s self-titled debut possesses a sense of nostalgic fun that sounds retro without being kitschy.

Disappointing, but will do just fine for those who haven’t heard bootlegs of Spiritualized‘s inspired live show.

A dark conviction runs through these songs, along with a tangible spirituality that makes them so intensely captivating.

Saint Etienne is another appropriate example of Sub Pop veering towards a more refined style of music.

Wearing sunglasses while sitting behind the wheel is the most appropriate place to listen to this album.

The perfect album to see you through those long dark hours as you wait for her to call, but know she never will.

This is an album that simply exudes swankiness and style.

The beauty of South’s music lies in its repetition.

An honest, sincere, and moving tribute to one of the most beautiful seasons of the year.

It’s probably accurate to say that this album best bridged the gap between dreampop, techno, ambient, and jungle.

These songs will wrap themselves around you, like half-remembered pictures, sounds, and smells.

This stuff is actually worth listening to, and not as some sort of sonic endurance test.