Archive for November, 2009

Album Review: Julian Casablancas – Phrazes for the Young

By on November 4th, 2009

★★★★☆

This is a big step for a guy who’s always been seen as “the frontman.” However, Phrazes for the Young changes all of that.

Sufjan Stevens: 50 States Project a “joke”

By on November 3rd, 2009

Well, so much for that.

Jimmy Buffett conjures up new record

By on November 3rd, 2009

Tired of the fall already? Jack Frost nipping too much at your nose a little early this year? Well listen up Parrotheads, have I got a surprise for you!

Album Review: Slayer – World Painted Blood

By on November 3rd, 2009

★★★★☆

As it stands right now, Slayer remains as straight in their game as ever before, despite showing its frays a tad, neither improving beyond the scope of the creature born decades ago nor killing it off.

Listen: Sleepy Sun

By on November 3rd, 2009

There’s just something about the west coast that seems to bring out the psychedelic in musicians.

Watch: Spiral Stairs – “Cold Change”

By on November 3rd, 2009

Pavement guitarist supports solo debut with new video.

The Working Men of Rush to release live compilation

By on November 3rd, 2009

Add another release to the ol’ discography!

Album Review: BLK JKS – After Robots

By on November 3rd, 2009

★★★½☆

Though not perfect in any sense of the word, After Robots has enough going for it for anyone who appreciates the beauty of genre synergy to take note.

Hüsker Dü’s Grant Hart announces solo tour

By on November 3rd, 2009

The former Hüsker Dü drummer hits the road.

Check Out: Blackroc (feat. Raekwon) – “Stay Off the Fucking Flowers”

By on November 3rd, 2009

Preview a track from the forthcoming Black Keys meets hip-hop collaboration.