Aug 9, 2003 The Violet Hour by The Clientele (Review) The band has established themselves as one that can not only make you smile with lovely pop songs but can also move you with beautiful ones.
Aug 9, 2003 Befriended by The Innocence Mission (Review) They’re too mellow to be pop, not nearly angry enough to be alternative, too lush to be folk, and too positive for the indie hipsters who crave irony above almost all else.
Jul 27, 2003 Inside the Skate Scandal by The Twin Atlas (Review) All 12 songs here seem effortless in their catchiness and prettiness.
Jul 27, 2003 Urban Comfort EP by Anamude (Review) There’s something particularly endearing about her music that sets it apart from the rest of the female singer/songwriter group.
Jul 27, 2003 Little Darla Has a Treat for You, Vol. 20: Summer 2003 by Various Artists (Review) Featuring Freescha, Aarktica, Lowlights, Momus, The California Oranges, Crispy Ambulance, and more.
Jul 27, 2003 Novel by LN (Review) LN’s Gary Murray has pushed himself musically and explored a wider range of styles and sounds.
Jul 13, 2003 The Blurring of Trees by Lexaunculpt (Review) Lexaunculpt was sort of an oddity in my recent CD purchases in that it was, for the most part, inorganic and harsh electronica.
Jul 13, 2003 Songs From the Shining Temple by Flaming Fire (Review) Lunatic, moonshine-fueled fun that sounds like it’s from the deepest, scariest depths of Appalachia (and not NYC).
Jul 13, 2003 Blisscent 2 by Various Artists (Review) As great as Blisscent Records’ first comp was, this second volume easily surpasses it.
Jul 13, 2003 Shine by Daniel Lanois (Review) The themes that Lanois weaves into his songs are what give Shine its true beauty and character.