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On this mostly instrumental EP, Dirge trudges along with heavy drums and mellow guitar and a bit of grief.

This album glows like a little gem, and is there whenever I need comforting or just want to give my ears a treat.

For the most part, it’s an adventure that is not as worth taking as all the hype might lead you to think.

Although the album lacks some of the fire that Jones packs into her live performance, I prefer the subtler performances here.

When taken on its own merits, the compilation has plenty of high points.

If loving Animal Collective is wrong, I don’t want to be right.

The EP reveals a very solid framework that could yield some very impressive work in the (hopefully) near future.

This compilation captures the panic and urgency in Gang of Four’s stripped down, funked up post-punk.

The sort of so-minimal-it-barely-seems-there lo-fi bedroom pop that could make Low seem bombastic and overwhelming by comparison.

This is not a cheery release, and the songs contained within are as black as the packaging.

What’s interesting about Tulsa Drone is the mood of their music and their choice of instrumentation.

These quirky yet affecting songs tackle love, friendship, alienation, and survival in a suburban, post-modern environment.

It has the operatic rock quality of The Who or Pink Floyd with the sensibility to rock à la Radiohead.

I give it 9 punk power chords, for blistering aggression that makes this an album that is a keeper.

You can see the two influences throughout this album, be it the insane guitars or almost-robotic-because-it’s-so-fast drums.

Modern Machines blew me away with their raw and catchy tunes, showcasing their talent for proper songwriting.

The Vibration take what worked in The Cranberries and Sleater-Kinney and throw in a little Björk as well.

This self-titled album certainly represents a much-needed step in the right direction, displaying a newfound confidence and sense of freedom.

Oysterhead challenges the curse of the rock band fusion and comes out on top, smiling toothy grins.

The album has some obvious flaws, but is still beautiful and arresting.