Fang Island: Fang Island August 12, 2010I was clearly hitting the pipe when I downloaded this one. Instrumental ra ra prog rock shouldn’t be...
Wolf Parade: Expo 86 July 13, 2010This is certainly Wolf Parade’s most straightforward album, less moaning and broken gears and almost hopeful in its...
Sebadoh: Sebadoh III June 28, 2010This is the first Sebadoh album I owned, though not their first. It starts with one of the...
Julian Casablancas: Phrazes For The Young June 24, 2010It’s pretty much impossible to divorce Julian Casablancas from The Strokes. As the lead singer and songwriter, it’s...
Broken Bells: Broken Bells June 19, 2010Gotta say, I’m pretty disappointed with this album. I generally like The Shins, and appreciate Danger Mouse’s production,...
Edan: Beauty and the Beat June 15, 2010Trippy, layered and hypnotic, somehow Edan has found ways to continue to sample crap from all over the...
Braid: Movie Music, Vol. 1 June 15, 2010Singles collections can’t really be judged in the same light as full LPs. This one is no exception, but...
The Black Keys: Brothers June 10, 2010I understand the understated aesthetic on this newest cover, but this taking it a bit too far. Unlike...
Titus Andronicus: The Monitor April 26, 2010I can’t stop listening to this album. Easily the best album of 2010 so far. It brings to...
Phish: A Picture of Nectar March 23, 2010I was caught in a strange time in my life when I bought this album. It was college,...
Gang Starr: Step in the Arena March 9, 2010Why must you boys always fight? Step in the Arena is one of the most classic rap albums...
Shout Out Louds: Work February 24, 2010This is one of those bands I always forget I like until I listen to their albums. They...
Eminem: Encore February 14, 2010Where did this weird accent come from? On the second track, “Evil Deeds,” Eminem all of sudden has...
Das Racist: Relax January 24, 2010There’s been plenty of joke rap throughout the years. Two Live Jews come to mind. And The Trilambs....
Sunset Rubdown: Dragonslayer December 30, 2009There’s no hiding the fact I’m in love with this album. Krug amps up his inner Bowie and...
Lil Wayne: Tha Carter II December 28, 2009I generally can’t listen a whole hip-hop album from track one through track 20-whatever. They’re just so stuffed...
Girls: Album December 27, 2009Featuring an SEO nightmare of a name, Girls start off their album with a nice retro 50s vibe...
Bruce Springsteen: Born In the U.S.A. December 26, 2009Not only did I lip-sync to “Dancing In the Dark” in a 7th grade “talent” show, the Born...