“Music” Archives

This self-titled album certainly represents a much-needed step in the right direction, displaying a newfound confidence and sense of freedom.

Oysterhead challenges the curse of the rock band fusion and comes out on top, smiling toothy grins.

The album has some obvious flaws, but is still beautiful and arresting.

There’s no denying that ‘Light a Match and Burn It Slowly’ is full of finely-crafted, emotive folk-tinged pop.

There’s something about the act of hearing these sounds that imbues them with life.

Havalina’s classic Russian folk-inspired album is available for download now.

Part of me is thrilled to hear an album this brilliantly bitter.

All 5 of the CD’s songs move at a pace that would make “glacial” seem hasty.

As lovely as Atone’s sounds are, there’s a sense that the songs lack a real focus.

The most emotional and affecting Pan-American album to date.

It just doesn’t sound as innovative or mind-blowing as it was perhaps intended to be.

Francesconi possesses a preternatural skill for finding unique connections between seemingly disparate sounds.

An elegant, atmospheric album of melancholy, rainy day pop that’s packed with emotion and beauty.

Codename: Dustsucker represents a stunning return to form for the band.

However, it’s very fitting that I Am the Portugese Blues sport one of the older style covers, as in many ways, it’s a regression towards the band’s earlier sound.