Jun 15, 2002 In Our Gun by Gomez (Review) Guaranteed to open up a new fanbase for Gomez while still appealing to the already impressive and varied one they have accumulated over the years.
Jun 15, 2002 In the Aeroplane Over the Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel (Review) The mix of bizarre sonics, lyrical freakshows, and normal songcraft definitely feed off each other.
Jun 15, 2002 Gold by Ryan Adams (Review) A crucial album to restore your faith in the music industry.
Jun 15, 2002 Indoor Universe by Paula Frazer (Review) In truth, Frazer’s voice is what truly sells this album for me.
Jun 14, 2002 Finally We Are No One by Múm (Review) Throughout Finally We Are No One, Múm never lets you forget that live, starry-eyed, wonder-filled humans are behind the music.
Jun 4, 2002 Young Team by Mogwai (Review) What Mogwai do really, really well is conjure a sense of euphoric aggression.
Jun 1, 2002 Spooky by Lush (Review) Lush always focused more on the ‘pop’ side of the ‘dreampop’ equation.
May 26, 2002 Extended Play by The Connection (Review) These are solid songs, songs that could definitely benefit from a little more depth in the studio, if only to polish the edges.
May 26, 2002 We Are The Boggs We Are by The Boggs (Review) One of the best things going in the alt-country scene today.
May 26, 2002 Cry For Me by Breather (Review) Breather has a rich atmospheric sound that’s anchored down and energized by its darker currents.
May 26, 2002 Salt by John R. Williamson (Review) Expect great things from Williamson in the future, and the future is now.
May 26, 2002 Faith and Devotions of a Satellite Heart by The Violet Burning (Review) But where most worship albums leave me cold, this one doesn’t, and the reason for that is simply Pritzl’s writing.
May 26, 2002 El Dorado LP by The Lassie Foundation (Review) 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.
May 26, 2002 Lost Weekend EP by The Clientele (Review) 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.