“Music” Archives

A microcosm of The Cure’s entire career, highlighting nearly every rise and fall, every stylistic direction, every bold experiment, and every failure the band has ever had.

The Potomac Accord manage to twist a number of post-rock clichés by using piano as a lead instrument.

I was amazed at just how self-congratulatory the entire ceremony felt.

Though not without its flaws, the album has plenty that impresses with breathless creativity and beauty.

These songs rarely feel as compelling as it seems like they should be.

A record that punches holes through what the trained ear would classify as “beat-driven hip-hop.”

I wish I could find it more lovely, but it all feels a bit too fake for my tastes.

An utterly compelling release and one that further establishes and cements the band’s reputation with each listen.

Worm Is Green has been honing their sound since 2000, and it shows.

Beau Jennings’ music won’t immediately grab you but its simple charms and honest emotion will grow on many listeners.

Overall, the EP feels like a transitional work to span the gap until a release that really displays the band’s talents.

Set Fire to Flames really manages to capture the sound of human madness and fright.

Though it starts off in jazzy pop-lite territory, Stina Nordenstam’s debut develops an emotional wallop by its end.

The post-rock band smooths out their sound… but that’s not necessarily a good thing.

There’s much that I do like about this album, but it’s in the subtler, more restrained moments.