Album Reviews

Title Fight Hyperview Reviewed by: Jordy Lyric     Pennsylvania residents’ Title Fight’s new record, Hyperview, is a departure. This is evident even in just the beginning of the first track, a dreamy, sleepy, emotive one. The band is punk, through and Read More

Corey Dargel OK It’s Not OK Reviewed by: Dan Williams     If this album were all instrumental, it would be really something.  At the same time, I find the lyrics very interesting and unique.  It’s the vocal delivery I struggle with, but not always. Confused? First Read More

Napalm Death Apex Preditor-Easy Meat Reviewed by: Jordy Lyric     Grindcore has never been known for its listenability or prettiness. In fact, Napalm Death’s new album Apex Preditor-Easy Meat is even a little bit uncomfortable to listen to (and, if you’ll note the Read More

Emmy the Great S Reviewed by: Max Miller     British singer-songwriter Emmy the Great, otherwise known as Emma-Lee Moss, drew rave reviews from the U.K. music press for her two full-lengths and various EPs. S, her latest EP and first release in four years, marks the Read More

Belle and Sebastian Girls In Peacetime Want To Dance Reviewed by: Dan Williams     “She says ‘be popular, play pop’ and you will win my love” I love this record. This is the ninth album by Belle & Sebastian, a Glasgow band of very talented musicians formed in 1996. Read More

The Decemberists What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World Reviewed by: Max Miller     The Decemberists found success by carving a specific niche for themselves. Lead vocalist/songwriter Colin Meloy’s obsession with the 19th century, translated into archaically Read More