“Alternative” Reviews

Despite the shadows cast by the album’s reserved polish, it is a credit to Carlton that her panache rises to the surface.

Piano Magic picks up right where This Mortal Coil left off.

As with all Czars releases, the centerpiece throughout is the sublime voice of John Grant.

The impression I leave with is that Limited Sight Distance is still trying to find their sound.

No More Shall We Part is the best album of 2001.

While the group’s music may not take the heartbreak away, it sure makes it easier to take.

The expansion of their sound gives the Procession room to grow and breathe in previously impossible directions.

It is apparent that Coldplay have bravely invested some intelligence and effort into writing songs that grow with use.

With this package Rhino has raised the bar on quality for CD reissues.

In some ways, this album is an amalgamation of everything that Martin has done before.

The band’s first album as a duo and a resounding return to their peak form.

Havalina returns to Tooth & Nail Records with another unique and delightfully quirky album.

Guaranteed to open up a new fanbase for Gomez while still appealing to the already impressive and varied one they have accumulated over the years.

The mix of bizarre sonics, lyrical freakshows, and normal songcraft definitely feed off each other.

A crucial album to restore your faith in the music industry.

In truth, Frazer’s voice is what truly sells this album for me.

But where most worship albums leave me cold, this one doesn’t, and the reason for that is simply Pritzl’s writing.

The Last Broadcast simply takes Doves’ music to the next level.

With the religion in, an Edwards record is the audio equivalent of reading Flannery O’Connor or William Faulkner.

A little slice of Americana right there in your stereo, albeit one that’s dimly lit and sorrowful.