ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Lana Del Rey, 'Chemtrails Over the CJade • Apr 5, 2021In a year where everyone was stuck at home daydreaming about where they would go once they could, this wanderlust-filled album hits all the right notes.
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Jon Batiste, 'WE ARE'Sean McPherson • Mar 29, 2021This album exudes the energy of a generous musical soul, who wants to let the songs win and wants the egos parked as far away from the music stands as possible. There's plenty of great guests including the voice of Mavis Staples and the guitar work of Cory Wong, who is based in Minnesota, but the core of the record is Jon Batiste's musical universe.
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Kings of Leon, 'When You See YourselZeke • Mar 22, 2021Nashville's Kings of Leon have returned with their eighth studio album, 'When You See Yourself,' out now on RCA Records. Zeke connected with bandmember Jared Followill to talk about the new record, and the new collaborations they tried out on this record.
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Tash Sultana, 'Terra Firma'Jade and Maddie • Mar 15, 2021'Terra Firma' is the new collection of songs from the Australian multi-instrumentalist who plays every instrument on the album.
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Nick Cave an Warren Ellis, 'CARNAGE'Mac Wilson • Mar 8, 2021There's no clear-cut end to grief, and thus any attempt to label CARNAGE as a capstone to this section of Cave's life would be done so in folly. Emotions are ever-unfolding, and Cave is not a person who will try to wrap life into a tidy package, but CARNAGE truly does feel like a summation of the last several years of his career and life, and is a milestone of sorts in both realms.
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Julien Baker, 'Little Oblivions'Jill Riley and David Safar • Mar 1, 2021Listening to Little Oblivions is like reading a great novel - the songs develop from simple concepts to deep complex narratives that will leave you sensing the emotional labor that Baker puts into each note and lyric.
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: The Hold Steady, 'Open Door Policy'Jill Riley • Feb 22, 2021The Hold Steady return with their eighth studio album 'Open Door Policy,' recorded with producer Josh Kaufman. It's the second record in their current six-piece lineup that frontman Craig Finn fondly refers to as "Hold Steady 3.0".
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Weezer, 'OK Human'David Safar • Feb 15, 2021Motivated to recreate the classic songwriting of Harry Nilsson and production from timeless albums like Pet Sounds, Weezer delivers a release that adds sounds from the history of orchestral pop but still sounds exactly like Weezer. 'OK Human' is 30 minutes of expertly paced new material from the architect of alt rock who continues to chase the perfect song.
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: The Staves, 'Good Woman'Jill Riley and David Safar • Feb 8, 2021The Staves return with twelve new tracks for their best album yet. The third release from the sibling trio showcases raw emotion poured over intense ballads and sophisticated melodies.
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Foo Fighters, 'Medicine At Midnight'Jim McGuinn • Feb 1, 2021Medicine at Midnight sees Foo Fighters doing what they do best, laying down killer riffs and expressive drumming, lifting the spirits of us all. Listen for influences from the band's favorites - they love their fellow musicians, they love rock and roll, and they're just plain psyched to share that love.