Feeding People: Island Universe

By Philip Cosores at 5:03 PM on February 5, 2013

When a press release is so bold as to liken a young singer to Grace Slick, Billie Holiday and Janis Joplin, skepticism is natural.  read more

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Thao & The Get Down Stay Down: We The Common

By Beca Grimm at 4:39 PM on February 5, 2013

The other day my dad asked me what Thao Nguyen was like. Despite the cynically accepted perjorative definition, I felt the most fitting word was "cute."  read more

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Unknown Mortal Orchestra: II

By Mark Lore at 4:12 PM on February 5, 2013

The shroud of mystery surrounding Unknown Mortal Orchestra after the appearance of the “Ffunny Ffriends” single on Bandcamp in 2010 inadvertently revved up the ol’ hype machine.  read more

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Matt Pond: The Lives Inside the Lines in Your Hands

By Hilary Saunders at 3:48 PM on February 5, 2013

Even with dozens of LPs, EPs and singles credited to Matt Pond PA, _The Lives Inside the Lines in Your Hands_ is like a solo record of sorts.  read more

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Chris Stamey: Lovesick Blues

By Mark Lore at 3:27 PM on February 5, 2013

Last year The dB’s released their first record in almost three decades, applying a fresh coat to their slightly nerdy, paisley power-pop.  read more

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Eels: Wonderful, Glorious

By Ryan Reed at 2:09 PM on February 5, 2013

"I've had enough of being complacent," sings indie-rock outcast Mark Oliver Everett at the offset of his band's 10th studio album, his trademark smoker-cough croon nestled over muted tom-toms, spook-house organs and screeching distortion.  read more

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Richard Thompson: Electric

By Beca Grimm at 1:21 PM on February 5, 2013

Richard Thompson recorded Electric with Americana producing pro Buddy Miller in a Nashville studio.  read more

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Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die by Willie Nelson

By Elias Leight at 1:19 PM on February 5, 2013

Willie Nelson’s new book, Roll Me Up And Smoke Me When I Die, takes us on an amusing romp through the past and present of one of country music’s oldest living stars.  read more

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My Bloody Valentine: m b v

By Tyler Kane at 1:01 PM on February 5, 2013

Before this review goes any further, let’s reflect: It’s 2013. After years of hype, rumors, heartbreak, internet hints and untimely server crashes, you just opened a review of a new My Bloody Valentine album.   read more

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Jim James: Regions of Light and Sound of God

By Wyndham Wyeth at 12:12 PM on February 5, 2013

Imagine you’re the frontman for a successful rock band. Over the course of your career, you’ve somehow managed to acquire not only indie credibility but a fan base sizable enough to pack stadiums.  read more

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