You’ve gotta figure Sleigh Bells are in a little bit of a weird spot. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Alternative Press Reviews
Review: Dustin Kensrue, ‘The Water & The Blood’
Since Thrice went on hiatus last year, frontman Dustin Kensrue hasn’t had to worry all that much about impressing label executives or self-serving critics. Continue reading
Review: Moving Mountains, ‘Moving Mountains’
It’s become increasingly apparent that the first step towards truly appreciating any new release from Moving Mountains is to immediately forget everything that preceded it. Continue reading
Review: Soundgarden, ‘King Animal’
How angry were you in 1997? If your answer is, “Not very” or “I was 3,” there’s a chance you’ll be unimpressed with Soundgarden’s first album in more than 15 years. Continue reading
Review: Right Away, Great Captain!, ‘The Church of the Good Thief’
Rarely does an album review require a spoiler alert. Continue reading
Review: ‘Come As You Are: A 20th Anniversary Tribute to Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind”
Take a look at the Mona Lisa. Now paint your own version. Continue reading
Review: Girl Talk, ‘All Day’
While it probably takes a mashup lifer (or at least someone with more than a passing knowledge of AdobeMulch and/or Adobe Audition) to fully understand all of the subtle nuances of All Day, most people who have a passing knowledge of Girl Talk will appreciate that it seems like a step forward. Continue reading
Review: Manchester Orchestra, ‘Mean Everything To Nothing’
For a substantial stretch of 2007, it was mandatory in certain circles to pledge your devotion to Manchester Orchestra-even if you hadn’t heard their debut full-length, ‘I’m Like A Virgin Losing A Child.’ Continue reading
Review: Thrice, ‘The Alchemy Index Vols. III & IV: Air & Earth’
It’s 41 seconds into “The Sky Is Falling” (when the hand-claps start) that you realize the second half of Thrice’s Alchemy Index has more in common with Porcupine Tree and Johnny Cash than their 2001 debut ‘Identity Crisis.’ Continue reading
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