Jan 28, 2006 Rocinate by Ester Drang (Review) Rocinate is not without its weaknesses, but those only come as a result, I think, of being too ambitious.
Jan 28, 2006 Mark Hollis by Mark Hollis (Review) Each note feels deliberate, planned, and unwasted, but the unconventional song structures and instrumentation keep the music from feeling artificial.
Jan 22, 2006 Finally! My Favorites From 2005 I’m eschewing the list format and opting for something a bit more conversational.
Jan 15, 2006 Corduroy Road by Goldmund (Review) A collection of gorgeous and intimate piano recordings.
Jan 15, 2006 Warriors & Warlocks by The Mystechs (Review) Warriors & Warlocks is far more fun than it has any right to be.
Dec 28, 2005 Ramifications by The Rainfall Years (Review) It’s obvious that Ramifications is an album carefully and intricately constructed.
Dec 28, 2005 Let It Die by Feist (Review) To say that Feist has one of the best voices I’ve heard all year would be an understatement, and a very obvious one at that.