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Sleep Well Beast is The National’s most vibrant and engaging set of songs in years.
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For an album inspired by the cosmos, Planetarium is lacking quite a bit in the way of flow and harmony.
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The Far Field, the fifth album from NC synthpop trio Future Islands, is a serious case of musical déjà vu.
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Future Islands‘ second single off their forthcoming album The Far Field is yet another synthpop tune from the trio that just exudes a shit-ton of passion. And fittingly enough, the song’s accompanied by what must be the most emotive lyric video ever made. The Far Field‘s out April
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Experimental music producer Tim Hecker comes through with a warmer, but more disconnected, collection of tracks on his new album, Love Streams.
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A second glimpse of Tim Hecker’s upcoming LP Love Streams, out April 8 via 4AD.
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The UK indie outfit Daughter comes through with a painfully drab sophomore record.
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Grimes returns with a diverse, well-produced pop album that’s both accessible and odd.
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Fantastical and twisted visuals for two tracks from Grimes’ new album Art Angels, out November 6 via 4AD.
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Atlanta indie outfit Deerhunter returns with a high-fidelity album that’s a bit of a mixed bag.