Review: Nedelle and Thom
Nedelle and Thom “Summerland” (Kill Rock Stars) Nice, light rock that you could enjoy with your parents. That’s what should be on a sticker on this album. It’s cool man! Don’t get me wrong; it’s not always healthy to be…
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Review: Shoplifting
Shoplifting “Self-Titled” (Kill Rock Stars) Fresh from the “huggy nation” (wherever the fuck that is?) come Shoplifting, the liveliest bunch of kids since Up With Motherfucking People rolled through your town. If this four-song debut is any indication of what…
Review: Deerhoof
Deerhoof “Milk Man” (Kill Rock Stars) Deerhoof excels at a balance of memorable melody and ear-catching experimentation. Part of the charm of the post-rock ensemble’s sound is the child-like high-pitched falsetto vocals of vocalist/bassist Satomi Matsuzaki. Her lullaby delivery over…
Review: Deerhoof
Deerhoof “Apple O’” (5 Rue Christine / Kill Rock Stars) Deerhoof certainly aren’t fucking around on their latest record “Apple O’.” Led by the hypnotic and child like voice of bassist Satomi Matsuzaki, the album unfolds like a post punk…
Review: The Paper Chase
The Paper Chase “God Bless Your Black Heart” (Kill Rock Stars) Beautifully ugly. If ever a band encompassed those adjectives, it’s The Paper Chase. The music is so instrumentally crafted (pianos add to that feeling) yet something is always slightly…