Album Reviews

Sing-Sing: Sing-Sing And I

Glen Levy March 3, 2006 No Comments

Sing-Sing is not quite the musical equivalent of prison, but it

Destroyer: Destroyer

Brian Gearing March 3, 2006 No Comments

As the fancy-pants voice of power pop kings the New Pornographers, Dan Bejar

Prefuse 73 : Security Screenings

Simon Cohn March 2, 2006 No Comments

Security Screenings has arisen at the crest of a new (and probably the last) wave of activity for Heren under his Prefuse 73 moniker, and it feels especially frantic – if not like an afterthought then definitely a quick diversion before the next album.

The Elected: Sun, Sun, Sun

Jeffrey Greenblatt March 1, 2006 No Comments

Sun, Sun, Sun is a throwback record, chocked full of early 70s California rock – reminiscent of efforts of bands like Beachwood Sparks and The Thrills.

Bonnie Prince Billy and Tortoise: The Brave and the Bold

Joe Long February 27, 2006 No Comments

The take on “Thunder Road” is particularly impressive in that Oldham manages to quickly make the song his own while not sacrificing the elements that made it great for the boss when Born to Run was topping the charts.

The Kickin Grass Band: On The Short Rows

Gabriel Scheer February 27, 2006 No Comments

This may sound like your grandpa

The Minus Five: The Gun Album

Shane Handler February 23, 2006 No Comments

As a collective, the latest from The Minus 5 is summed up by “Cigarettes Coffee and Booze” and “Twilight Distillery,” two substance flavored tracks that toy with rockabilly, country and jangly pop. Sure, we’ve heard this all before with The Minus 5, but it’s the guests that keep you coming back. “The Gun Album” is no exception.