Review: Hot Chip, Why Make Sense?
It’s far more comfortable adhering to “sense” than its title would imply.
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Review: The Tallest Man on Earth, Dark Bird is Home
Sweden’s province of Dalarna is notable for its rich forests, glorious fishing lakes, and for Kristian Matsson.
Review: My Morning Jacket, The Waterfall
The Waterfall is a crystalline representation of My Morning Jacket.
Review: Best Coast, California Nights
Bethany Cosentino always knew she was cooler than the rest of us. This is the first time she’s really showing it.
The Hot Take #6: Brandon Flowers, Mariah Carey, Hot Chip, and more
The week's new singles, reviewed.
Review: Back in Focus, Blur Makes Magic
The new album from Blur happens to be grand, assured, and terrific.
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Review: Young Thug Focuses His Alien Brand of Sentimentality and Swagger on Barter 6
Young Thug’s entire approach to his music has never sounded so polished and potent.
Review: Kindred, Passion Pit's Statement of Renewed Purpose
“Nobody feels like an adult. It’s the world’s dirty secret.”
The Hot Take #4: Kanye, Kendrick, Drake, Sufjan and Many More
The week's new singles, reviewed.
Why Tidal's a Sham
Tidal promises to be the music service that rewards fans and artists alike. It’s a nice idea, if Tidal can pull it off someday. That day isn't today.
The Hot Take #3: Rihanna, Florence, Tame Impala, St. Vincent, and more
This week's new singles, reviewed.
Review: Always Not Quite Centered
Reviews of recent albums from Odd Future's singular Earl Sweatshirt and Brooklyn art-rockers Ava Luna.
Review: Doldrums, The Air-Conditioned Nightmare
Sometimes you just have to abandon your anxieties and dance your pain (or crippling fear) away.
Review: Allie X, CollXtion I
No one said pop had to be complicated, and this pill goes down rather smoothly.
Review: The Mountain Goats, Beat The Champ
John Darnielle. Wrestling album. Whaddya need, a roadmap?
Review: Waxahatchee, Ivy Tripp
Welcome to Ivy Tripp, population: you and whatever emotional baggage you just can’t seem to shake.
