Jul 4, 2003 Noise Ratchet by Noise Ratchet (Review) Regardless of how much passion Noise Ratchet throws into their music, it still comes across as rather conventional and familiar.
Jul 4, 2003 A Remote View by Sans Arc (Review) The overall feel I get from Sans Arc’s music is that of a person so indebted to their influences that it’s almost a hindrance.
Jun 28, 2003 You Forgot It in People by Broken Social Scene (Review) An album full of uplifting pop rock songs that are some of the best and most listenable in recent memory.
Jun 28, 2003 The Mess We Made by Matt Elliott (Review) It is quite a little oddity but what a beautiful oddity it is.
Jun 28, 2003 Come Here When You Sleepwalk by Clue To Kalo (Review) There’s not one mediocre song on the CD, and it’s amazingly consistent and organic.
Jun 26, 2003 Velocity : Design : Comfort by Sweet Trip (Review) Takes Darla’s signature drum n’ bliss sound and gives it a healthy and heartfelt upgrade.
Jun 26, 2003 Suffrajett by Suffrajett (Review) Overall, Suffrajett wins more points for style than substance, but it’s likely they wouldn’t have it any other way.
Jun 26, 2003 A Poem for M by Sphyr (Review) Combines hip hop-infused slam poetry with a mellowed-out post-rock rhythm section and a classical guitarist.
Jun 26, 2003 The Escapist by Lee Baby Simms (Review) The music is effective in creating pleasantly impressionistic moods, but it seems like there should be more.
Jun 26, 2003 Jewelry Store EP by Capitol Years (Review) They continue to challenge, change, and transform themselves into what best fulfills their artistic predilections.
Jun 26, 2003 The Only Boy in Town by Colin Clary (Review) Watch for the next release, when the heartache is mended and the mighty warrior emerges.
Jun 26, 2003 Warm American Sweater by Brady Brock (Review) The album’s ultimate saving grace is the production, perfectly sculpted to bring out the strengths of each song.
Jun 26, 2003 S.T.R.E.E.T. D.A.D. by Out Hud (Review) Holy crap… did I just use “fun, funky vibe” to describe a Kranky release?
Jun 26, 2003 Minor Shadows by 1 Mile North (Review) There’s a genuine soul residing in this music, a gentle presence that is always welcome.
Jun 21, 2003 The Cure’s Trilogy An incredible reminder of just how awesome, unique, and influential The Cure has been over the past 20+ years.