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Though it is fun to see Bibio cover so much ground on this album–jumping from cowbell rock ballads to odd electronics without batting an eye–the songs behind the sounds aren’t doing all that much for me. Not that this album isn’t tuneful. In many respects it
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Craft Spells’ debut LP is a mutated mixtape of the best sounds new wave had to offer. It’s a kind of shy LP, but the tunes will definitely stick with anyone willing to lean in and give a close listen. Though it doesn’t reinvent the wheel, this thing
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It seemed impossible, but the Pains of Being Pure at Heart have somehow found a way to sound sweeter and more innocent than they did on their self-titled debut. This slight change in direction didn’t sit well with me on first listen, though. I was a little disappointed to
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Tim Hecker’s latest album is a barren wasteland of forgotten sounds. It’s music you can truly wander through. Some tracks do feel a little short of breath, sadly, but there are many more standouts here than there are duds. It’s another strong piece of material in the
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The Decemberists’ latest album, the King Is Dead, feels like a toned down version of the band’s roots, for me. For some, it may be a welcome departure from the band’s eccentric vocals and indulgent stories, but that’s what made them interesting to me in the first
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