GuideReviews Index
Darla Farmer "Rewiring the Electric Forest"-- Album Review
Rewiring the Electric Forest, Darla Farmer's debut album, combines eclectic influences to create a rousing series of songs guaranteed to shake your perception of what music can be. This review of the Darla Farmer album Rewiring the Electric Forest explores the band's influences and the experience of listening to the album.
Peasant Album Review - On the Ground by Peasant - Review of On the Ground
Review of On the Ground, new album from Peasant (Damien DeRose), a folksy musician from Pennsylvania. Enjoy Elliott Smith-like sounds on acoustic guitar and soak in Peasant's beautiful voice!
Vampire Weekend: Album Review
A review of Vampire Weekend's self-titled debut album.
Soundtrack Review
A review of the soundtrack for the movie Juno.
Nada Surf "Lucky:" Album Review
A review of 2008 Nada Surf full-length "Lucky"
De Novo Dahl - Move Every Muscle, Make Every Sound
Review of De Novo Dahl album Move Every Muscle, Make Every Sound. Members of this Nashville indie pop band wear Nudie Cohn suits and list Mercury Rev and the Flaming Lips among their influences. Get the scoop on their latest release, full of danceable tunes with some 70s funk.
Absentstar CD Review
Review of Sea Trials EP from Chicago alternative rock band Absentstar.
Tulsa CD Review -- Review of Tulsa's I Was Submerged -- Review Tulsa Music
Review of I Was Submerged, the latest release from Tulsa, a Boston indie band. Tulsa's new CD I Was Submerged is reverb-heavy Southern-tinged rock for fans of My Morning Jacket, Band of Horses, Neutral Milk Hotel, and other laid-back guitar-driven indie rock.
Album Review: Charmed and Strange by Yoav
Review of Charmed and Strange, the debut album from guitar sensation Yoav. Chosen to tour with Tori Amos in fall 2007, Yoav is now emerging as a remarkable musician in his own right. Featuring everything from club beats to acoustic strumming to gorgeous singing, Charmed and Strange is a unique and remarkable album you should listen to now.
Album Review: John Vanderslice "Emerald City"
A review of San Fransisco-based John Vanderslice's new album, Emerald City.
Album Review: Oreksaband's U.S. Debut
Japan's answer to Ska is pretty good -- for ska.
Album Review: Aqueduct "Or Give Me Death"
A heap of glowing praise for Aqueduct's sophomore release, Or Give Me Death.
Album Review: Sophe Lux "Waking the Mystics"
Sophe Lux, an operatic rock band, sounds a lot like Sophe Lux. Their album, Waking the Mystics, is reviewed here.
Album Review: The Besnard Lakes Are The Dark Horse
A review of another one of Montreal's important contemporary envelope-pushers.
Album Review: the bird and the bee
Remember sunshine? This SoCal duo exudes summer goodness in every mellow, poppy number. Check out the About.com review.
Album Review: Menomena "Friend & Foe"
Portland, Oregon's Menomena have released their third album. Here's the About.com review of this wild, angular release.
Album Review: Deerhoof "Friend Opportunity"
San Fransisco experimental pop-makers Deerhoof return with album number eight: Friend Opportunity. Reviewed here.
Album Review: Stars of Track & Field "Centuries Before Love and War"
Portland, Oregon's Stars of Track and Field come into their own with sophomore album Centuries Before Love and War. Read the About.com review.
Album Review: Looker "Born Too Late"
Female fronted NYC punk rockers dish out their first full-legth, "Born Too Late" -- and About.com is there to asses and review.
Review of Primus Singles Collection "They Can't All Be Zingers"
A short review of alt rock trio Primus singles collection "They Can't All Be Zingers"
Album Review
In this review of Switchfoot's 2006 Album Release "Oh! Gravity," discover why Switchfoot has been around for over ten years -- from long before "Dare You To Move" to long after "Oh! Gravity."
Album Review: Pablo "Half The Time"
Pablo (not a guy, but a band) has released a debut effort that is worth hearing. This review tells you why.
Album Review: Julie Doiron "Woke Myself Up"
A review of Canadian singer-songwriter Julie Doiron's newest solo album.