Album Reviews

“At Best Cuckold” by Avi Buffalo

Avigdor Zahner-Isenberg and friends were only in high school when they released 2010’s Avi Buffalo,…

“Wicked Nature” by The Vines

A dozen years removed from the irresistible snarl of Get Free, The Vines don’t sound…

“Ritual Repeat” by Tennis

In an era in which a nostalgia-themed pop is a safe bet for commercial success,…

“In Bardo” by White Arrows

Between death and rebirth, there is a liminal state known to the Tibetans as “Bardo.”…

“Television Man” by Naomi Punk

If there is such a genre as “noise grunge,” Naomi Punk could fit into it.…

“I’m Not Bossy, I’m The Boss” by Sinead O’Connor

Sinéad O’Connor’s new album I’m Not Bossy, I’m the Boss is pure fire. O’Connor has,…

“Lost in Alphaville” by The Rentals

According to The Rentals’ official account of the recording process for Lost in Alphaville, when…

“The Golden Echo” by Kimbra

Maybe you haven’t heard of Kimbra before, but you’ve definitely heard Kimbra before. By luck…

"Upright Behavior" by Landlady

When blending together a sonic concoction from the likes of TV on the Radio, Dirty…

"Lese Majesty" by Shabazz Palaces

Halfway through the first track of Lese Majesty, the newest album from experimental hip hop…