Review: Jenny Lewis Tells Some Brilliant LA Stories on ‘On The Line’
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On her fourth solo LP, the singer/songwriter returns with songs rooted in her home turf, with help from Beck, Ringo Starr and others.
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Review: Karen O, Danger Mouse Have an Excellent Adventure on ‘Lux Prima’
Posted in: Album ReviewsThe punk-rock hero and the experimental producer discover new worlds on a joint LP.
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Review: Strand of Oaks’ Coming-of-Middle Age Reflection ‘Eraserland’
Posted in: Album ReviewsSinger-songwriter ponders pushing 40 on songs that evoke Bowie and Crazy Horse
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Ex Hex’s ‘It’s Real’ Is a Garage-Rock Killer
Posted in: Album ReviewsMary Timony’s power trio returns with snarl, arena-scale roar, and real-world hurt.
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Song You Need To Know: Vampire Weekend, ‘Sunflower’
Posted in: Album ReviewsAnother taste of the forthcoming 'Father Of The Bride' LP shows the reformed band in top shape, with help from The Internet’s Steve Lacy and a video nosh with Jerry Seinfeld.
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Stephen Malkmus Tries Out Synth-Pop (Sort of) on ‘Groove Denied’
Posted in: Album ReviewsHis first electronic album is an experiment partially inspired by his years living in Berlin that still feels as familiar as vintage Pavement
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Review: Meat Puppets Remain Easygoing Psychedelic Country-Punk Gods on ‘Dusty Notes’
Posted in: Album ReviewsThe first album since the Nineties from the stoner gods' original lineup is full of the weird, comforting beauty of their finest work
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Review: Todd Snider Unplugs and Unloads on ‘Cash Cabin Sessions Vol. 3’
Posted in: Album ReviewsRecording in the late Johnny Cash’s mancave, Snider slings wit, targets hypocrisy, interrogates the blues, and sees ghosts, with Amanda Shires and Jason Isbell assisting.
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Review: An Illuminating New Collection of Townes Van Zandt Demos ‘Sky Blue’
Posted in: Album ReviewsUnearthed image of the iconic Texas country poet
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Review: Stella Donnelly’s Real-Talking Indie-Pop Gem ‘Beware of the Dogs’
Posted in: Album ReviewsThe Australian singer-songwriter takes on toxic masculinity, bad jobs and other modern perils on her excellent debut
