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The retrospective Dedicated to Bobby Jameson finds Ariel Pink going back to his old musical stomping grounds and crafting some of his best songs yet.
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On his sophomore album, Sydney singer/songwriter Alex Cameron consistently delivers catchy hooks and hilarious lyrics while channeling a soft rock aesthetic.
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Alvvays’ sophomore album offers some of the best dream and jangle pop I’ve heard in years.
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Death from Above slay with a hard rock-inspired direction on their latest album, Outrage! Is Now.
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Brockhampton offers more of the same with the second installment of their Saturation trilogy, which is fine because the group’s sound is still so refreshing and cutting edge.
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Richard Dawson’s sprawling and rustic tunes bring back a sense of olde English folklore and mysticism that isn’t often heard in contemporary music.
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Thanks to Thin Black Duke‘s lavish orchestration and tour-de-force vocal performances from frontman Eugene Robinson, eminent underground rock outfit Oxbow has delivered a comeback album that leaves me lost for words for all the right reasons.
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Maryland trio Dying Fetus comes through with one of the best brutal death metal albums I’ve heard since their last album back in 2012.
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Tyler, the Creator blossoms as a rapper, producer, and lyricist on Flower Boy, his most beautiful and well-crafted album to date.
