Jan 2, 2002 Wiser by Halou (Review) Halou’s sophomore album is another lovely blend of harsh electronica and 4AD-esque vocals.
Jan 1, 2002 Jetlag Dreams by Departure Lounge (Review) This gentle instrumental music is tinged with feelings of regret and melancholy.
Jan 1, 2002 The Ugly People Vs The Beautiful People by The Czars (Review) A diverse array of musical styles anchored by John Grant’s rich voice and heartbreaking lyrics.
Dec 20, 2001 Since I Left You by The Avalanches (Review) It’s a whole new world, one that contains new discoveries in every track, every minute, every second.
Dec 20, 2001 Stringz Ultd by Chiller Twist (Review) Sure to be a massive hit among progressive lovers.
Dec 20, 2001 Supersonic (The Robbie Rivera Mixes) by Billyweb (Review) I really enjoyed listening to this record and believe it will have a lot of success… shake your hips!
Dec 20, 2001 Gentlemen of Leisure by Gentlemen Of Leisure (Review) This feels like a schizophrenic band desperately in need of a psychiatrist to help cure their many personalities.
Dec 8, 2001 Super Deluxe by Morella’s Forest (Review) It’s beautiful and swirling dreamy chords with beautiful female vocals, much like My Bloody Valentine.
Dec 1, 2001 Self-Navigation by Crushed Stars (Review) This is a record for a melancholy autumn spent gazing at unreachable stars.
Dec 1, 2001 Left the Highway by Arkport (Review) Arkport is at their best when they ditch the new wave and focus on crafting lazy, atmospheric pop songs.
Dec 1, 2001 The Invisible Band by Travis (Review) Travis have produced an extremely accessible, melodic album.
Oct 29, 2001 Sings Reign Rebuilder by Set Fire To Flames (Review) Like all good collaborations, something new and interesting was forged out of that which was familiar.
Oct 28, 2001 My Father My King by Mogwai (Review) My Father My King is ultimately an extremely loud footnote in Mogwai’s history.
Oct 28, 2001 Drukqs by Aphex Twin (Review) There is a great album at the heart of Drukqs. It’s just unfortunate that you have wade through two for it.
Oct 28, 2001 Enjoy Your Rabbit by Sufjan Stevens (Review) Sufjan Stevens displays a real knack for taking his arsenal of abstract sounds and letting them go wild without damaging his music’s integrity.
Oct 12, 2001 Death of a Saint by Sam Billen (Review) Each song feels perfectly, beautifully natural, an outlet for a man trying to cope with death and loss.
Oct 12, 2001 Never Cry Wolf by Never Cry Wolf (Review) These guys play intricate and heartfelt rock, full of passion and honesty.