CD Review: Drunk by Thundercat
Context is very important with this album. If you don’t know who Thundercat is or what his music is like, then you’re in for a (probably unpleasant) surprise. Drunk is a weird mix of...
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CD Review: Gang Signs & Prayer by Stormzy
Grime superstar Stormzy, off the success of his previously released singles, has finally dropped his debut project. Grime has seen a surge in popularity this side of the Atlantic, and Stormzy is a large...
CD Review: Fantôme by Utada Hikaru
Utada Hikaru is a goddess. If you don’t believe me, check the facts. Fantôme is a Japanese-language album that charted in 28 countries on iTunes during its release, including number one in six countries....
CD Review: Fin by Syd
From Odd Future to The Internet to her first solo project, alternative R&B artist Syd does a fantastic job on her first independent record. In an album that is 12 tracks long it’s...
CD Review: New Ages Warriors Remix by Crossfaith
Crossfaith has always done a good job at living between electronic and metal music. New Age Warriors was a proper metalcore EP, but New Age Warriors Remix pays tribute to fans of their other...
CD Review: Apocalipstick by Cherry Glazerr
California power-trio Cherry Glazerr’s second LP, Apocalipstick, shows blinks of maturity between raw, ripping riffs and lyrics about wearing underpants for days at a time.The 11-track album lasts only a bit over 34 minutes,...
CD Review: Life Without Sound by Cloud Nothings
Life Without Sound, the latest from indie rockers Cloud Nothings, is an example of the sometimes necessary steps that need to be taken to keep from getting stale. Ditching some of the more abrasive...
CD Review: Live In Paris by Sleater Kinney
Bringing together the best of their songs for live performances, the Sleater Kinney album Live In Paris attempts to deliver that show experience to fans. Hearing the crowd sing along to ‘I Wanna Be...
CD Review: Oczy Mlody by The Flaming Lips
The problem with making an ambitious record, which Oczy Mlody certainly is, is the risk of missing the mark of full genuinity. Wayne Coyne and company, on their attempt to bend and extend the...
CD Review: Migration by Bonobo
Migration, the latest from electronic musician Simon Green — aka Bonobo — is one of the most pleasantly surprising releases of early 2017. Combining a range of influences from hip hop, ambient, and world...
