The point is, Trouble Will Find Me is here, and it’s wonderful. Continue reading
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JACE CLAYTON: THE JULIUS EASTMAN MEMORY DEPOT
The Julius Eastman Memory Depot is a passionate and fearless attempt to reinvent and reintroduce the often cryptic music of Julius Eastman to a modern audience. Continue reading
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KEVIN HAUGH: STRAIGHT IN
The Boston-born 64-year-old Vietnam vet learned to play guitar while in prison, serving time since 1995 for robbing banks. Continue reading
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BONOBO: THE NORTH BORDERS
I do know that just like Black Sands, The North Borders has touched my subconscious and become the soundtrack of my dreams. Continue reading
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LOW: THE INVISIBLE WAY
The Invisible Way honors many of the band’s well-defined musical hallmarks, from Sparhawk and Parker’s harmonized vocals to the sparse instrumentation and the hyper-sensitive production value that could pick up the faintest pin-drop. Continue reading
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HOLY GRAIL: RIDE THE VOID
The precision and spirit of the genre’s originators are firmly intact, but Dave Mustaine himself would admit that guitarists Eli Santana and Alex Lee take things to furious, creative levels once thought impossible. Continue reading
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DIAMOND RINGS: FREE DIMENSIONAL
With a voice reminiscent of The National’s Matt Berninger and more synthesizers than are probably necessary, Diamond Rings’ sophomore release Free Dimensional is a more upbeat and energetic effort than 2010′s Special Affections. Continue reading
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MATT AND KIM: LIGHTNING
This album is what it might sound like if schoolchildren made club music: repetitive sing-song qualities that verge on taunting. Continue reading
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THE PRESETS: PACIFICA
Pacifica is equal parts galvanizing and dizzying, making it the perfect pill-popping party starter. Continue reading
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PAUL BANKS: BANKS
Whether he is backed by a band or strictly on his own, Banks will always be a musical visionary of his time. Continue reading
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CAT POWER: SUN
It was obvious the minute her single “Ruin” dropped, back in June, that Chan Marshall (aka Cat Power), had something different in store with her long-awaited album Sun. Continue reading
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SOLOS: BEAST OF BOTH WORLDS
The duo, of course, deserves a very enthusiastic “f-ck yes!” for their ballsy cover of one of Michael Jackson’s most controversial songs, “They Don’t Care About Us.” Continue reading
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