Review: The Internet Make Captivating R&B on ‘Hive Mind’
Posted in:
Album Reviews
Led by dynamic frontwoman Syd, the Odd Future spin-off blossoms into a band that can recall classic Eighties radio staples
-
-
Review: Valley Queen Hit Scrappy, Dreamy Southern California Gold on ‘Supergiant’
Posted in: Album ReviewsSinger Natalie Carol evokes great cosmic belters from Grace Slick to Dolores O’Riordan on this L.A. band's great debut LP.
-
Review: Electronic Experimentalist Lotic Finds Kinder, Gentler Chaos on ‘Power’
Posted in: Album ReviewsThe debut album from the Bjork-championed producer embraces traditional songcraft
-
Review: Kim Gordon Creates Rich Noise-Rock Landscapes on Body/Head’s ‘The Switch’
Posted in: Album ReviewsThe second album from the Sonic Youth co-founder's new duo is a fascinating journey into post-apocalyptic art-punk muck
-
Review: Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore Explore Shared Roots on ‘Downey to Lubbock’
Posted in: Album ReviewsA California roots-rock veteran and a Texas country pioneer excavate Western swing, blues and early rock and roll.
-
Review: Deafheaven’s ‘Ordinary Corrupt Human Love’ Is a Wide-Ranging Post-Metal Fusion
Posted in: Album ReviewsThe band's excellent fourth makes good on years of experimental ambition.
-
Review: Dirty Projectors’ ‘Lamp Lit Prose’ Is Full of Dizzying, Exhausting Prog-Pop
Posted in: Album ReviewsDavid Longstreeth and a crew of guest stars create deeply felt abstractions steeped in classic influences
-
Review: RP Boo’s ‘I’ll Tell You What’ Explores Deep, Moody Footwork Textures
Posted in: Album ReviewsThe pioneering producer samples Stevie Wonder and Blondie as he pushes beyond dance music into a unique world of dank, fascinating throb
-
Review: Meek Mill’s ‘Legends of the Summer’ Is a Breezy EP With Moments of Deep Resonance
Posted in: Album ReviewsThe rapper bides his time until his next full-length while growing into his role as a spokesman against injustice
-
Review: Future’s ‘Beast Mode 2’ Evokes the Golden Age of Trap
Posted in: Album ReviewsThe Atlanta rapper's latest reminds us why he's a master of sing-rap blues even as that style begins to move beyond his massive influence
