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Music Review: Wulijimuren – ‘Sun of UTC+8’ Will Blow You Away
Wulijumuren’s virtuosity on his axe goes beyond prodigious, entering the realm of genius.
Read More »Music Review: Jessie Kilguss – ‘The Fastness’ Is Artfully Beautiful
'The Fastness' is artfully beautiful, full of radiant harmonics and stylish rhythms.
Read More »Music Review: Sam Levin – ‘First World Problems’ Lacks Charm
'First World Problems' is mediocre at best, coming across like an amateur garage band trying to sound cool. I’m sure Sam Levin has oodles of talent. He just needs to find the musical vehicle to express it.
Read More »Music Review: New Sincerity Works – ‘Wonder Lust’ Spins Out Potent, Dazzling Alt-Rock
'Wonder Lust' is superb! The melodies are fresh and potently layered, while the rhythms sway with compelling dynamism. Tittel’s voice provides an easy listening experience, as well as just the right amount of persuasive passion.
Read More »Music Review: Jason Vitelli – ‘Head Above Tide’ Offers Little to Recommend
'Head Above Tide' lacks structure. Lank themes, disproportionate rhythms, and unusual harmonic mannerisms come across as perplexing conglomerations of theorizing discords. The music is pensive and melancholy, dry and lifeless, probably because it’s too complex, too intricate, and too intellectual.
Read More »Music Preview: Arden and the Wolves – ‘Who Can You Trust’ EP Dishes Out Luscious Darkwave Energy
'Who Can You Trust' is better than good and approaches excellence. The darkwave/pop/rock melodies present a beguiling luster, while the rhythms project heady infectious attributes. The combination of undulant melodies and Arden’s delectable voice makes 'Who Can You Trust' enjoyable listening.
Read More »Retro Modern: The Cranberries – ‘Something Else’
'Something Else' isn't about reinvention in the purest sense, but reimagination. It shows that The Cranberries are willing (and able) to retrofit their formidable canon, and that's not something every recording act is capable of 25 years into their career.
Read More »Music Review: Almanac Mountain – ‘Cryptoseismology’
Not quite old, not quite modern, Cote makes ‘Cryptoseismology’ a journey rather than just a series of songs.
Read More »Music Review: TJ Doyle – ‘On the Horizon’
‘On the Horizon’ provides a comfortable listen for listeners seeking a simple formula that delivers.
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