American Music Club: Everclear January 5, 2015For some reason this album has always reminded me of Twin Peaks, especially the lead track “Why Won’t...
Moonface: With Siinai – Heartbreaking Bravery May 13, 2012At first blush this album sounds like Wolf Parade on a vacation in post-modern Bowieland. But primordial. So...
The Rosebuds: Loud Planes Fly Low August 23, 2011This is one nice sounding album. Yes, I know that’s not normally my thing, but all the pieces...
The National: High Violet September 2, 2010Namechecked by every aging hipster on earth, The National have become the rock band even your 28-year-old friend...
Pedro the Lion: It’s Hard to Find a Friend February 1, 2008Slower tempo folk-ish songs by a guy who loves Jesus isn’t exactly what I’d call my speed, but...
Elliott Smith: XO August 25, 2001First let me say that I went to see a Smith show at Irving Plaza for the XO...
Elliott Smith: Elliott Smith July 21, 2001I guess we can call it the next logical step in the Pacific Northwest ‘s music scene: mope folk. I...
Elliott Smith: Either/Or February 25, 2001Smith expands his sound a bit on this, his third album. Sure, nobody’s going to confuse him with...
