Wolf Parade: Thin Mind February 11, 2020There was a time when Wolf Parade was “challenging” music. But it seems the owners of that tradition have spun that mantle off to side projects and personal quibbles. Or
Spencer Krug @ (Le) Poisson Rouge July 12, 2019This one was a tough sell to Ms. Hipster. Spencer Krug and his various incarnations/contributions over the years...
Wolf Parade: Cry Cry Cry December 13, 2017I can’t remember how many years I’ve been listening to Wolf Parade, though it seems like forever. I...
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...
Frog Eyes: The Bloody Hand April 20, 2012I think this guy might be on drugs. Either that or he’s been invaded by the spirit of...
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...
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...
Swan Lake: Enemy Mine May 19, 2009This album comes roaring out of the gates with “Spanish Gold, 2044,” one of my favorite songs of...
Sunset Rubdown: Random Spirit Lover August 3, 2008Mixing in even more elements than their first album, Sunset Rubdown continues to be an experiment in progress,...
Swan Lake: Beast Moans April 19, 2008Look, it’s a Destroyer album! Psyche. There’s no mistaking Dan Bejar’s voice, and this album starts off with...
Sunset Rubdown: Shut Up I am Dreaming June 21, 2006Mixing the theatrics of Destroyer and the indie rock bombast of Arcade Fire, this Wolf Parade “side-project” I...
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...
