Album Reviews

Justin Townes Earle Single Mothers Reviewed by: Lara Supan     It sounds like Justin Townes Earle needs to take a vacation. Single Mothers is a short, lackluster set of tunes that are devoid of energy, inspiration and gusto. With only three songs on the album over three Read More

Karen O Crush Songs Reviewed By: Rebecca Robinson     Crush Songs, the new solo album by Karen O, is intriguing. One listen is simply not enough to determine if Crush Songs is brilliant or an interesting moment of artistic expression by Karen O. The majority of the Read More

Hiss Golden Messenger Lateness of Dancers Reviewed By: Brian Roser     The first notes of the first track made me think this band has a great future. Pretty soon, this album will be playing in every supermarket in America. Move over Bob Dylan, there’s a new Read More

SHAKY KNEES 7 Years Reviewed by: Andi Bricklin   Several months ago I received a Twitter message from @ShakyKnees asking me to check out their Soundcloud page. I get these all the time, and I always do my best to follow up on each and everyone one of them. I don’t really Read More

Sinkane Mean Love Reviewed by: Kelley Galloway   Ahmed Gallab has become part of indie-rock royalty in just the past few years. He can be found contributing to the likes of Yeasayer and Of Montreal, but he’s a soulful musician of his own right. His new album, Mean Love, Read More

The Vines Wicked Nature Review by: Rebecca Robinson   Wicked Nature, the newest album by The Vines, has the potential to become the biggest hit of this fall. Ranging from fast paced, up beat pieces to slower, more sedate songs, Wicked Nature effortlessly captures the Read More