Apr 14, 2001 Serene by Serene (Review) These guys are obviously talented, too talented to be writing music that is too often bland and un-involving.
Apr 14, 2001 Joie de Vivre by Moving Pictures (Review) Moving Pictures is yet another in a long line of pop groups who make music so sweet and catchy that it’s almost sickening.
Apr 14, 2001 Souvenir by Souvenir (Review) It sure sounds dreamy and catchy, but its style definitely reigns over its substance.
Apr 14, 2001 Kelly’s Locker by Sarah Cracknell (Review) I’m sure you’ll find some of these songs play in your finer salons and clothing stores.
Apr 7, 2001 Curtains by Tindersticks (Review) Tindersticks consolidate upon the wry intimacy and skewed pop sensibilities that has seen them regularly top critics’ polls.
Apr 7, 2001 Jesus’ Blood Never Failed Me Yet by Gavin Bryars (Review) Bryars does an excellent job with this album, writing pieces that strengthen and bolster the tramp’s voice without overpowering it.
Apr 7, 2001 Kiss My Arp by Andrea Parker (Review) Moves from successful orchestral trip-hop to harrowing-yet-monotonous techno.
Apr 7, 2001 Post to Wire by Heather Duby (Review) ‘Post to Wire’ sounds like something you’d expect from a label like 4AD rather than what was once the home of grunge.
Apr 7, 2001 The Lateness of the Hour by Eric Matthews (Review) Matthews seems to love to play with words as much as as he loves to play with orchestration and arrangements.
Apr 7, 2001 It’s Heavy in Here by Eric Matthews (Review) Eric Matthews has achieved an interesting, mysterious pop sound that oozes suaveness and sophistication.
Apr 7, 2001 The Space Between Us by Craig Armstrong (Review) The Space Between Us primarily shows off Armstrong’s skill at creating some powerful and evocative string arrangements.
Apr 7, 2001 Godbear by Charlemagne Palestine (Review) An album guaranteed to make you think twice about the piano.
Apr 7, 2001 Rehearsals for Departure by Damien Jurado (Review) Jurado’s lyrics manage to describe tales that seem epic, struggles that seem like something truly overcome.
Apr 7, 2001 Overcome by Happiness by The Pernice Brothers (Review) After the initial wonder with all of the songs, there are definitely songs that begin to take a backseat to others.
Apr 7, 2001 The Soft Bulletin by The Flaming Lips (Review) You can create beautiful songs that tread on the edge of human perception, but still inject warmth and emotion into them.
Apr 7, 2001 Dead Bees on a Cake by David Sylvian (Review) I’ll take Sylvian’s excesses any day over, because I know there’s a sensitive mind at work here.
Apr 7, 2001 Wake Up! by The Boo Radleys (Review) From start to finish, the Boo Radleys explore the whole of pop, ranging from short, punchy numbers full of hooks to long ballads.
Apr 7, 2001 California by The Lassie Foundation (Review) Simply put, this album reaffirms all that’s good and golden with pop music.
Apr 7, 2001 Ghost by The Third Eye Foundation (Review) Tension and apprehension lie throughout this entire record, mixed with breakneck beats and rhythms. And it works beautifully.
Apr 7, 2001 Propagation by Robert Rich (Review) Rich’s music is often dark and forboding, but it also sounds completely natural and familiar.