Dec 23, 2000 Music Dots and Loops by Stereolab (Review) Incredibly listenable, downright catchy, and kitschy in all the right ways.
Dec 23, 2000 Music Fall Sounds by Velour 100 (Review) Fall Sounds is the perfect name for this album, because the music somehow conjures up images of falling leaves, grey skies, and beautiful sunsets.
Dec 22, 2000 Music Easy Come Easy Go by Starflyer 59 (Review) Actually, the best part about having all of these tracks in one location is getting to listen to all of Starflyer’s musical directions in one sitting.
Dec 22, 2000 Music Everybody Makes Mistakes by Starflyer 59 (Review) When it works, it shows once again that Martin is still one of the best songwriters in Christian music.
Dec 22, 2000 Music Awaiting the Dawn by Various Artists (Review) Much of the music on here is pretty challenging, but fortunately for the listener, it almost always delivers.
Dec 22, 2000 Music Passafist by Passafist (Review) Of all the “industrial” albums I’ve bought, this one’s held the most interest for me, simply because it’s so different.
Dec 22, 2000 Music Parca Pace by Parca Pace (Review) Remarkably pleasant to the ears, even at its harshest, while still delivering a challenging and unpredictable listen.
Dec 22, 2000 Music For Beginner Piano by Plone (Review) Plone’s analog synth music is at its best when it’s most whimsical and playful.
Dec 22, 2000 Music It’s Hard to Find a Friend by Pedro The Lion (Review) One word could sum up Pedro the Lion’s music: humility.
Dec 22, 2000 Music The Only Reason I Feel Secure by Pedro The Lion (Review) Pedro the Lion’s songs practically drip with an intensity that would make most emo bands foam at the mouth.
Dec 22, 2000 Music Winners Never Quit by Pedro The Lion (Review) David Bazan’s songwriting has never been better than on this album but the emotional and spiritual depth feels strangely underwhelming.
Dec 22, 2000 Music The Eastwood Dive by Pony Express (Review) My advice: don’t run away from this album, but listen to it before you buy it.
Dec 22, 2000 Music Live: Roseland NYC by Portishead (Review) Live: Roseland NYC reveals a band that not only puts out great albums, but puts on one heckuva live show.
Dec 22, 2000 Music Oceanic by Raspberry Jam (Review) There is definitely warmth found throughout with the help of a soothing voice and lulling reverb.
Dec 22, 2000 Music A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness by Rocketship (Review) Melodramatic dreaminess with more than just a hint of twee and shoegazer pop.
Dec 22, 2000 Music Life in a Bubble Can Be Beautiful by Red Stars Theory (Review) If I look at the album’s high points, I could listen to a double album of that stuff.
Dec 22, 2000 Music Shapes by Polvo (Review) They do such traditionally no-smiles allowed, experimental things, but with a real sense of humor.
Dec 22, 2000 Music Penelope by Penelope (Review) Penelope’s songs are short and to the point, with just the right amount of moodiness.