“Music” Archives
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The All-American Rejects by The All-American Rejects (Review)
It’s a little punk (but not too much), with some safe mall emo, a cheeky ’80s glam-rock solo or two that Weezer rejected, and plenty of studio sheen.The Violent Femmes by The Violent Femmes (Review)
With this package Rhino has raised the bar on quality for CD reissues.Le Projet De John Hughes by Les Petits Sous (Review)
A sweet pop record to sing along to.Meditation, Contemplation, and Prayer by Jesse Eubanks (Review)
For the most part, the album maintains a consistent mood best suited for contemplative moments.Microdancer by Churchbuilder (Review)
Music like this should be short and sweet, otherwise it wears out its welcome.About a Boy (Original Soundtrack) by Badly Drawn Boy (Review)
Despite being an original motion picture soundtrack, this is in no way background music.In Solarium by Pia Fraus (Review)
The Estonian group shamelessly blends the best of My Bloody Valentine, Lush, and Stereolab.Move by Blanket Music (Review)
Perhaps better than any other Hush release, it illustrates the label’s “anti-rock” stance.A Cult of One by My Favorite (Review)
The genius here is that, rather than making these songs into goth ballads or melodramatic affairs, they keep them short, sweet, and best of all, catchy.Glissceule by lovesliescrushing (Review)
Glissceule is as blissed-out as shoegazer can possibly get, consisting of nothing but nigh-endless layers of Cortez’ heavily processed guitars and Arpin’s angelic cooing.The Fashion Focus by Starflyer 59 (Review)
In some ways, this album is an amalgamation of everything that Martin has done before.Xuvetyn by lovesliescrushing (Review)
This album shows why lovesliescrushing are at the head of the beautiful noise scene.Grey Ghost Stories by Linford Detweiler (Review)
The music lends itself quite nicely to introspective moments and activities.