2006

I Love You But I’ve Chosen Darkness: Fear Is On Our Side

Shawn Donohue August 7, 2006 No Comments

Isolation is the central theme here, from the band’s name to the sound found on Fear Is On Our Side; it seeps through the casket cracks like rain water. A remote gasping vocal delivery of lines like “Reaching/For the end/Never make a sound.” place you squarely back in 1986 at a Cure/Depeche Mode double bill, while the music behind those lines manages to raise the stakes.

Sufjan Stevens: The Avalanche: Outtakes and Extras from the Illinois Album

Shane Handler August 7, 2006 No Comments

With The Avalanche: Outtakes and Extras from the Illinois Album, Stevens presents 21 tracks, including three versions of

Yard Dogs Road Show

Julie Van Amerongen August 7, 2006 No Comments

Born from the saloon vaudeville that toured the Wild West in the late 1800

The Filth and the Fury: The Best and Worst of the Pitchfork Music Festival

Glide Staff August 7, 2006 No Comments

Over the past few years, Pitchfork has become one of the most influential independent music sources – and they even created their own festival. Here’s our take on round two.

Dirty On Purpose: Hallelujah Sirens

Josh Cox August 4, 2006 No Comments

Feedback and distortion fans,

Ani DiFranco: Reprieve

Jason Macneil August 3, 2006 No Comments

or the first time in years, Ani DiFranco recently took some time off, as the touring grind was finally wearing her down. Following a live album (Carnegie Hall 4/6/02) released earlier this year, DiFranco has returned with Reprieve. Never one to back down from a political firestorm, DiFranco was forced to leave New Orleans during Reprieve