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The skillful blending of electronics also allows for some delightful surprises to crop up here and there.

There’s nothing wrong with diving recklessly headfirst into the sounds you love and pushing them as far as you can.

As evocative as The Clientele’s lyrics might be, much of their songs’ impact comes from the band’s incredible musicianship.

Four songs of blissed out electronica that recalls Boards of Canada as well as My Bloody Valentine.

This music is full of embellishment while sounding neither gaudy nor ostentatious.

Shoegazer pop that proves to be far more affecting and infectious than one might initially think.

One of the best albums of 2007 so far, as well as one of the best albums of Low’s career.

Ronnie Martin’s antediluvian history concept record takes even the most familiar of Biblical tales and puts a newly poignant spin on them.

What’s most gratifying about Out of the Woods is the appreciation it exudes for the simple graces of life.

Though less bombastic and fiery than Funeral, Arcade Fire’s sophomore album is no less powerful.

I don’t have any problem calling this some of the best music I’ve heard from Yellow6 to date.

The Brothers Martin is equal parts Starflyer 59 and equal parts Joy Electric, not just a trip down nostalgia lane.

Melancholic dark ambience that is as good as anything I’ve purchased from the likes of Projekt, Cold Meat Industries, Manifold, Soleilmoon, etc.

The first important album of 2007.

A welcome shot in the arm for the world of intelligent metal.

Deerhoof’s experimentation often seems to serve no other purpose than to show off that the band can, indeed, experiment.

Those expecting to hear the pastoral soundscapes that Hood meanders through on their albums might be a bit surprised.

Loss of a Child have yet to arrive at a sound that conveys the power they’re straining so hard to communicate.

A solid debut whose restraint leaves the listener wanting more — in a very good way.

Jorge’s songs pirouette on the edge of an abyss, her delicate voice seemingly quite outmatched by the long, dark night of the soul that she faces.