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,...
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,...
Shout Out Louds: Work February 24, 2010This is one of those bands I always forget I like until I listen to their albums. They...
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...
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...
David Bazan: Curse Your Branches December 26, 2009There is some serious sameness throughout this album. Bazan has always had an odd languid delivery that portrays...
Faith No More: Introduce Yourself December 26, 2009You suck for not being alive at the same time as me. You suck for not hearing this...
Jeremy Enigk: OK Bear December 7, 2009Stealing his cover art idea straight from Sebadoh’s Bakesale, Mr. Enigk skips making another album of nursery rhymes...
Television Personalities: Part Time Punks December 4, 2009If The Young Ones had a band (or did they?) this would be it. Recorded with the pocket...
The Fire Theft: The Fire Theft December 3, 2009It’s like an adult Sunny Day Real Estate, complete with strings and soaring-ness (if that was in any...
Islands: Vapours November 20, 2009The ever-changing sound of Islands is once again evident with their poppiest and most accessible record yet. Long...