The Offspring: Days Go By
The Offspring Days Go By (Columbia Records) This reviewer has long been a fan of the Offspring. From their first, self-titled punk-as-can-be release, through their tongue-in-check Americana album, all the way More...
Dirty Projectors: Swing Lo Magellan
Dirty Projectors Swing Lo Magellan (Domino Recording Co.) The Dirty Projectors’ latest release, Swing Lo Magellan, takes this indie ensemble and their fans back to a simpler time of music. I love “Irresponsible More...
Kaiser Chiefs: Souvenir
Kaiser Chiefs Souvenir (Polydor UK) The Kaiser Chiefs latest release, Souvenir, isn’t really even a new release, it’s a compilation of the hit singles the band has had over the past few years of their More...
Jukebox the Ghost: Safe Travels
Jukebox the Ghost Safe Travels (Yep Roc Records) Falsetto voices and strong synthetic lines drive this summer fun album released by Jukebox the Ghost. “Somebody” starts off with falsetto voices and More...
Barcelona: Not Quite Yours
Barcelona Not Quite Yours (NBD Recordings) Not Quite Yours sounds like one part Sleeping at Last and another part Right Away Great Captain. The tracks are lyrically-based (partially just a man and his piano) and More...
Great Lake Swimmers: New Wild Everywhere
Great Lake Swimmers New Wild Everywhere (Nettwerk Productions) This Canadian band features the folk stylings of singer-songwriter Tony Dekker. The latest release, New Wild Everywhere, isn’t a grand departure More...
The Rapture: In the Grace Of Your Love
The Rapture In the Grace Of Your Love (DFA) The Rapture is definitely a “love them or leave them” kind of band. Couple a vocalist with a unique sound, electronic and loud rhythms and a lot of kinetic More...
Maximo Park: The National Health
Maximo Park The National Health (Straight To the Sun Records) British alt rock band Maximo Park are back this June with their fourth album, The National Health. Featuring the same bouncy, optimistic and fun rock More...
Suckers: Candy Salad
Suckers Candy Salad (Frenchkiss Records) You are missing out if you’ve somehow missed listening to the Brooklyn-based band, Suckers. On their second full-length release, Candy Salad, the band reminds listeners More...
Liars: WIXIW
Liars WIXIW (Mute Artists Ltd.) Liars is one of those bands that creates albums difficult to classify into a given genre or set of genres. One part experimental rock, another part post-punk, another part indie More...
