Reviews of Music, Movies, Anime & More

Mogwai proves they’re still very capable of taking familiar sounds and crafting beautiful, compelling music with them.

A great introduction to Boards of Canada for those of a short attention span.

There’s not one mediocre song on the CD, and it’s amazingly consistent and organic.

It is quite a little oddity but what a beautiful oddity it is.

An album full of uplifting pop rock songs that are some of the best and most listenable in recent memory.

Overall, Suffrajett wins more points for style than substance, but it’s likely they wouldn’t have it any other way.

Combines hip hop-infused slam poetry with a mellowed-out post-rock rhythm section and a classical guitarist.

The music is effective in creating pleasantly impressionistic moods, but it seems like there should be more.

They continue to challenge, change, and transform themselves into what best fulfills their artistic predilections.

Watch for the next release, when the heartache is mended and the mighty warrior emerges.

The album’s ultimate saving grace is the production, perfectly sculpted to bring out the strengths of each song.

Takes Darla’s signature drum n’ bliss sound and gives it a healthy and heartfelt upgrade.

Holy crap… did I just use “fun, funky vibe” to describe a Kranky release?

Cowboy Bebop: The Movie is easily one of the most entertaining movies I’ve seen all year, easily holding its own with any of the big summer blockbusters.

Even if you finish the episode a little confused on the plot (and you will), you’ll still be blown away by the episode’s visuals.

There’s a genuine soul residing in this music, a gentle presence that is always welcome.

I could literally feel my teeth rotting as I watched.

This is just one of those special works of art, one that leaves you feeling humble and blessed to have seen it.

The film’s realistic approach is refreshing and the children’s performances are both cute and poignant.

I was excited to watch Whisper of the Heart, but I found it far more rewarding and relevant than I thought possible.