Album Reviews

“The Bride” by Bat For Lashes

The new album from Bat For Lashes demands repeat listens, as it sinks its audience deep into a tragic, album-long narrative. Our Sarah Eaton reviews.

“Klickitat” by bed.

Portland’s bed. released its new album “Klickitat” last month on Bug Hunt. Our Sarah Eaton reviews.

“Catalog of Stolen Worlds” by Wave Collector

Wave Collector is the local experimental electronic project of Neal Wright, whose debut full length, “Catalog of Stolen Words,” came out early this month.

“Ellipsis” by Biffy Clyro

Read our review of “Ellipsis” by Biffy Clyro.

“No Mercy In The Mountain” by Thanks

Charles Trowbridge reviews the latest record from Portland’s Thanks, ripe with oddity, power and darkness. Thanks releases “No Mercy In The Mountain” on Saturday, July 2 at Mississippi Studios.

“Turn To Gold” by Diarrhea Planet

“Turn To Gold” is Diarrhea Planet’s version of a studio album, and it’s a mature and polished one.

“Breakin’ Point” by Peter Bjorn and John

Time apart served the Swedish pop trio Peter Bjorn and John well, as they return with a still-catchy, sonically broader album.

“Ash & Ice” by The Kills

Coming off a five-year break, other bands and taxing injuries, The Kills are back and quite possibly better than ever. Read our review of “Ash & Ice,” out now on Domino Records.

Fitz and The Tantrums’ Self-Titled Album

With their third album, Fitz and The Tantrums continue to push into the realm of purer pop. Our Samantha Lopez reviews.

“Otero War” by Caveman

Read our review of Caveman’s new album “Otero War.”