Reviews of Music, Movies, Anime & More

What Mogwai do really, really well is conjure a sense of euphoric aggression.

Lush always focused more on the ‘pop’ side of the ‘dreampop’ equation.

These are solid songs, songs that could definitely benefit from a little more depth in the studio, if only to polish the edges.

One of the best things going in the alt-country scene today.

Breather has a rich atmospheric sound that’s anchored down and energized by its darker currents.

Expect great things from Williamson in the future, and the future is now.

But where most worship albums leave me cold, this one doesn’t, and the reason for that is simply Pritzl’s writing.

Indeed, you really can lose yourself in this.

It’s not rocket science, it’s not going to change the world, but as music-as-pleasant-diversions go, El Dorado is a damn good one.

This release finds the band delving more into the atmosphere that, until now, has always been that hazy film giving their music it’s surreal touch.

Production here is lush and layered and surprisingly keyboard-focused.

The Last Broadcast simply takes Doves’ music to the next level.

As poised and fully realized a debut as you’re ever likely to come across.

Do Make Say Think’s music feels incredibly repetitive, but closer listening reveals a complex and fascinating palette.

Thomas is the kind of performer that could sing gibberish and make it sound good.

Beneath the unaccustomed level of noise, Jurado remains as incisive a writer as ever, and has never sounded better vocally.

With the religion in, an Edwards record is the audio equivalent of reading Flannery O’Connor or William Faulkner.

A little slice of Americana right there in your stereo, albeit one that’s dimly lit and sorrowful.

A concept album that reveals the lives of the supposedly righteous for the moral travesties they really are.

It’s an intense experience, and not one you’ll soon forget.