The Pharcyde: Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde March 1, 2006Oh shit! And that’s a quote from this stoner party hip-hop album–one of the greatest of all time....
Robert Pollard: From a Compound Eye January 25, 2006I really did give up trying to track Pollard’s solo stuff after Choreographed Man of War. That album...
Aesop Rock: Labor Days January 17, 2006Despite the incredible density of Aesop’s rhyme style, I never seem to get sick of his twisted twistiness....
Busdriver: Fear of a Black Tangent January 16, 2006I just can’t get enough of this goofy-ass album. Maybe it’s the Cali vibe, or the clever word...
Pavement: Wowee Zowee January 7, 2006I think this album got a bad rap. I mean it’s certainly hi-fi compared to some of their...
Wolf Parade: Apologies to the Queen Mary January 1, 2006Wolf Parade sound like a lot of other bands and none at all. How is that possible? They...
31 Knots: Talk Like Blood November 30, 2005Employing some theatrics, and a whole bunch of technical proficiency, 31 Knots escapes the math rock pitfall of...
Danger Doom: The Mouse and the Mask November 26, 2005I remember sitting in the parking lot of the Carl’s Jr. in Santa Monica in 1991 listening to...
Aqueduct: I Sold Gold October 16, 2005It’s kind of like The Rentals meet 12 Rods. I’m not sure where that gets us other than...
Death Cab for Cutie: Plans September 12, 2005What would they do as a follow-up? Popular indie bands moving to major labels after whoring themselves out...
Guided by Voices: Half Smiles of the Decomposed August 24, 2005I like it! It’s been a while since I’ve actually tapped my toe and/or bobbed the old head...
Butterglory: Downed July 25, 2005I’ll never really understand what makes an album a classic. Or a movie, really. I hear and see...
Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks: Face the Truth July 4, 2005I was reading somewhere recently about aging indie guys. It was scary how much of me I saw...
The Police: Reggatta de Blanc June 1, 2005My “band” in high school played “Message in a Bottle” at a talent show. We sucked. We did...
Art Brut: Bang Bang Rock & Roll May 24, 2005This is the album to play if you want your roommate to skedaddle so you can finally bed...
The Evens: The Evens May 8, 2005Did you ever wonder what a Fugazi sing along would sound like? Or if Ian MacKaye showed up...
Robert Pollard: Speak Kindly of Your Volunteer Fire Department May 6, 2005Whoa, did Pollard actually use a professional studio for this one? There has been a general trend towards...
Bloc Party: Silent Alarm March 23, 2005No, but seriously, the first time I heard this album I almost shat myself. The opening drums on...