Posts Tagged: thrill jockey
Dan Friel ~ Life
The cover is as colorful as that of Total Folklore, signaling the burst of energy that listeners will find within its grooves. And after a short, surprising lullaby, the push is on, as “Cirrus” explodes in multicolor brilliance. Yes, Dan Friel has
Dan Friel ~ Life
The cover is as colorful as that of Total Folklore, signaling the burst of energy that listeners will find within its grooves. And after a short, surprising lullaby, the push is on, as “Cirrus” explodes in multicolor brilliance. Yes, Dan Friel has
Lightning Bolt ~ Fantasy Empire
Lightning Bolt have returned with one of their best albums yet, a pop-surrealist force that revels in the broken, expansive conquest of any and all space by hyperactive imaginations. Delivered by means of a different kind of punk than before
Lightning Bolt ~ Fantasy Empire
Lightning Bolt have returned with one of their best albums yet, a pop-surrealist force that revels in the broken, expansive conquest of any and all space by hyperactive imaginations. Delivered by means of a different kind of punk than before
Peals ~ Seltzer
Peals has never sounded like the work of two bass players (Future Islands’ William Cashion and Double Dagger’s Bruce Willen). 2013 debut Walking Field demonstrated a wide variety of influences, from ambient to surf rock, while showcasing the talents of cellist Kate
Peals ~ Seltzer
Peals has never sounded like the work of two bass players (Future Islands’ William Cashion and Double Dagger’s Bruce Willen). 2013 debut Walking Field demonstrated a wide variety of influences, from ambient to surf rock, while showcasing the talents of cellist Kate
ACL 2014: Top Ten Rock, Post-Rock, Folk and Jazz
Post-rock returns with a vengeance on this year’s chart, as more than half of the entries hearken back to the golden years of not too long ago. The consummate playing of scene stalwarts is a comfort to those who wonder
ACL 2014: Top Ten Rock, Post-Rock, Folk and Jazz
Post-rock returns with a vengeance on this year’s chart, as more than half of the entries hearken back to the golden years of not too long ago. The consummate playing of scene stalwarts is a comfort to those who wonder
Wrekmeister Harmonies ~ Then It All Came Down
While I listened to Then It All Came Down, I read the interview it’s based on, a 1973 Truman Capote piece with Bobby Beausoleil, one of the Manson Family members who killed musician Gary Hinman in 1969. As I stopped
Wrekmeister Harmonies ~ Then It All Came Down
While I listened to Then It All Came Down, I read the interview it’s based on, a 1973 Truman Capote piece with Bobby Beausoleil, one of the Manson Family members who killed musician Gary Hinman in 1969. As I stopped
Man Forever (with So Percussion) ~ Ryonen
The prospect of an a nearly all-drum album might not immediately get a lot of eager takers. Drum solos occupy an odd place on the respectability spectrum of music. In jazz, they’re an esteemed part of the musical tradition. In
Man Forever (with So Percussion) ~ Ryonen
The prospect of an a nearly all-drum album might not immediately get a lot of eager takers. Drum solos occupy an odd place on the respectability spectrum of music. In jazz, they’re an esteemed part of the musical tradition. In
Glenn Jones ~ Welcomed Wherever I Go
One of the features of Record Store Day (Saturday, April 19) is the opportunity to procure limited edition copies of records released that day. These physical treasures swiftly become collector’s items. Glenn Jones’ lovely little record is destined to become
Glenn Jones ~ Welcomed Wherever I Go
One of the features of Record Store Day (Saturday, April 19) is the opportunity to procure limited edition copies of records released that day. These physical treasures swiftly become collector’s items. Glenn Jones’ lovely little record is destined to become
ACL 2013: The Top 20 Albums of the Year
Over the course of the past year, we received thousands of albums and EPs to pore over, review and discuss. Out of these, we reviewed approximately 500. In this feature, we answer the Big Question: Which releases were the best?
ACL 2013: The Top 20 Albums of the Year
Over the course of the past year, we received thousands of albums and EPs to pore over, review and discuss. Out of these, we reviewed approximately 500. In this feature, we answer the Big Question: Which releases were the best?
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