Mar 1, 2005 Bloc Party EP by Bloc Party (Review) There’s a rawness and unsteadiness to Bloc Party’s sound which is both their saving grace and greatest shortcoming.
Mar 1, 2005 Bleeding Light by Aarktica (Review) Those expecting a full-on return to the massive, glacial soundscapes of Aarktica’s first album, No Solace In Sleep, might be somewhat disappointed.
Feb 27, 2005 Fingerpaint the Colour of Sound by Stellarscope (Review) Stellarscope do a fine, fine job of blending the atmospherics inherent to the genre with a nice pop sensibility.
Feb 19, 2005 Hidden by Caul (Review) There’s hardly a minute on the disc that isn’t awash with blackened waves of drone and drift, eerie scrapings and ringings, and whatnot.
Feb 19, 2005 Anthems for the Could’ve Bin Pills by K.c. Accidental (Review) K.C. Accidental perfectly straddles the line between Do Make Say Think and Broken Social Scene.
Feb 14, 2005 Merry Mixmas by Various Artists (Review) Forgettable, obviously churned out to fill a niche, and reeking of assembly line workmanship.
Feb 13, 2005 Falling Through the Clouds EP by Random (Review) This is a perfectly crafted CD, both in packaging and in craft.
Feb 8, 2005 Before the Dawn Heals Us by M83 (Review) The album often lacks focus, resulting in a disc that is just as spotty and uneven as its predecessor.
Feb 8, 2005 Joyful Rebellion by K‑Os (Review) K-Os, in a gentle, nasal flow of intelligent lyrics, reminds his listeners of the true roots of hip-hop.
Feb 7, 2005 Cold House by Hood (Review) Hood updates their pastoral post-rock with glitchy electronics and Anticon hip-hop to create a compelling wintry sound.
Feb 7, 2005 Outside Closer by Hood (Review) Few bands convey the dreariness of the colder seasons, as well as the wistfulness for something better as well as Hood does.
Jan 23, 2005 Life Begins Again by The Jimmy Chamberlin Complex (Review) A very solid debut from a group that clearly knows their strengths and plays to them consistently from beginning to end.
Jan 8, 2005 The Floating Glass Key in the Sky by Rainstick Orchestra (Review) Rainstick Orchestra’s music doesn’t quite come together in a way that ultimately satisfies.