A Cautionary Tale
First off, I have to confess that I picked up this CD simply because of its AMAZING cover, which is styled like an uber creepy…
Let England Shake
It's been a few years, and to be succinct, what we have here is another outstanding album by PJ Harvey. Upon first listen, I have…
Fading Parade
This is probably an oversimplification, but it often seems that some bands are merely a great idea, and some bands are full of great ideas.…
Eyes All Around
Seattle band Midday Veil, the core of which is vocalist and guitarist Emily Pothast and master synthesizer musician David Golightly, have happily bear-hugged with producer…
The King of Limbs
When I was a very little man, probably three years old, my family took me to the circus. As I observed the caged lions and…
White Wilderness
San Francisco's John Vanderslice has worked his subtle, unique, elegant, and memorable musical magic for about eight full-lengths' worth of material. But like many excellent…
No Witch
Pretty Girls Make Graves/Murder City Devils musician Derek Fudesco sat down (literally) to pick at a little jig. Just brittle, minimalist little guitar lines, more…
Dye It Blonde
Chicago's Smith Westerns gob up glamorous gum-pop, blowing big bubbles of glistening indie rock power. They've been out of school (Northside College Prep) for a…
Strange Like We Are
Campfire OK's debut album Strange Like We Are is a smorgasbord of tasty sounds, slowly-simmered songs, and crackling good production. About a half dozen well-trained…
Some Of Us Are In This Together
I love and hate the bipolar skronk of Triumph of Lethargy Skinned Alive to Death. I have ever since I bought their "Diamonds In The…