Damaged Lethal Harmonies by Rondel Kilgore, Heath Yonaites (Review)
A series of brooding atmospheric pieces that, upon closer listen, aren’t quite as brooding as initially thought.
November 2005 Archives
Air Control by Lost Balance (Review)
Despite having been released in 2001 and delving pretty heavily into the trip-hop side of things, this album feels surprisingly undated.
I Will Burn Your Winter by For Wishes (Review)
The lyrics on I Will Burn Your Winter come to the forefront, with evocative and impassioned results.
The Latest From Autres Directions In Music
The New Professionalism
There’s a slow but sure movement among developers to embrace a new professionalism.
Branches by Antlerand (Review)
Antlerand’s unconventionality stems from their blending of electronic music with more straightforward indie-rock structures.
The New Patrick Phelan Album
It Is Impossible to Say Just What I Mean by Off The Sky (Review)
What is so intriguing about Off The Sky’s music is the way it teases your subconscious.
Chesterton on the Web
Maniacal Rage Website Review
Again, it’s all about atmosphere and subtlety, and me likey.
The Journal Star’s Take on Anime
By only focusing on anime’s more extreme and unusual facets, the article ultimately does more harm than good for Nebraskans’ views of anime.
There’s a Fountain in the Fire by Canyon Country (Review)
Full of ethereal and pastoral sounds, but there’s not much substance to the beauty.
The Broken Record by Twink (Review)
Music compiled from vintage children’s recordings from garage sales and thrift stores.
The 2005 Top 100 Arts and Faith Spiritually Significant Films
C.S. Lewis Fans, Take Note!
Strange Geometry by The Clientele (Review)
The Clientele is one of those rare groups for whom depressing, melancholic expressions become something quite rapturous.
An Interview with Off The Sky’s Jason Corder
Jason Corder discusses his projects, the concepts behind his work, and other things.
Witching Hour by Ladytron (Review)
Solid singles aside, Witching Hour feels generic when compared to 2002’s Light & Magic.
