“Music” Archives

Aereogramme always seems to introduce a fatal flaw into their songs.

There’s very little here, politically or musically, that’s worth caring all that much about.

Explosions in the Sky takes what should be a tried and true musical formula and turns it into something primal and affecting.

Harding makes no bones about his desire to make music of only the most gossamer nature, and over the course of 37 minutes, he makes very convincing arguments for his claim.

The first half of The Order of Things is simply excellent, and amazingly modest in approach.

One of rock’s stranger listening experiences.

Despite much of the album’s rather gloomy sound, there’s nothing overwrought or melodramatic about it

A palpable sense of longing permeates the cryptic lyrics.

Listening to Roadside Monument becomes educational and challenging, while remaining emotional.

Probably one of most challenging things that Tooth and Nail Records has ever released.

Roadside Monument’s music is instantly accessible, but has enough depth, intensity, and emotion to keep me coming back.

There’s definitely something winsome about Where’d You Learn to Kiss That Way?. But two discs of the stuff tends to get a little much.

I am interested to hear where they take this polished brand of sound on the full-length.

Aida will gently settle around you like nice, thick blanket, coaxing you to bed but never boring you to sleep.

Haunting soundscapes that conjure up misty beaches, abandoned lighthouses, and hulking shipwrecks.