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The lowest common denominator of the album is a sterile brand of pastoral country folk that weaves through every song at some point.

Reed is a romantic worth listening to, and the kind of person we would all like to know.

When taken as a whole, Anniversarybecomes a pretty staggering experience.

These songs are immediately compelling, perfectly rounded out, and though always brief, never feel truncated or half-done.

As with all Czars releases, the centerpiece throughout is the sublime voice of John Grant.

The heart and soul of Lachica’s music draws from 4AD’s glory days.

Not to sound overly melodramatic, but this music is what I picture souls entering heaven hear.

The main riff sounds a bit to familiar to me, but it’s pleasing to the ear and has a nice trancy melody about it.

Will Self-Destruct is a virtual paean to some of the most memorable and important music of the Clinton-era.

The impression I leave with is that Limited Sight Distance is still trying to find their sound.

These worldweary ballads conjure up dusty country roads and long stretches of twilit interstate.

Orange Cake Mix presents a blend of shoegaze, glitch, warm electronica, and pop.

A fascinating study in electronic music that takes clichéd sounds in new, interesting directions.

I could only fully appreciate Submers’ nautical-themed soundscapes once I listened to them over headphones.

The debut full-length from The Faint’s bassist is full of interesting ideas. Perhaps too many, even.

This EP is a condensed version of everything that I love about Denison Witmer’s music.

Pearcy’s folk-pop songs long for a rescue from the hectic city life.

Each song on here is given a chance to breathe, with smoky, rustic atmospheres filtering throughout each song.

I recommend you put a blindfold, throw away the liner notes, and listen to all of this fresh stuff.

Much of it ends up sounding like something Damien Jurado might record on a really off day, only to quickly tape over it with something else.