ReviewsAlbum of the Week: J.S. Ondara, 'Tales of America'Andrea Swensson • Jul 15, 2019In the universe of this album, J.S.'s bottomless, booming voice is the sun, and his songwriting is the North Star.
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: The Raconteurs, 'Help Us Stranger'Brian Oake • Jul 8, 2019The Raconteurs return with their latest effort, out now on Third Man Records.
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Big Thief, 'U.F.O.F.'Mac Wilson • Jul 1, 2019Adrianne Lenker, at her best, is almost without peer in contemporary American music, and U.F.O.F. is another striking showcase for her talents.
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: The Black Keys, "Let's Rock"Jim McGuinn • Jun 24, 2019You hear all the trademarks of The Black Keys on "Let's Rock" - the fuzzed out guitar tones, crushing drums, and the melodic rock songs that take in bits of influence from 70s AM radio choruses, and scuzzy garage rock.
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Prince, 'Originals'Sean McPherson • Jun 17, 2019If you want to hear Prince laying down the coos that would guide Appollonia, the grooves that Sheila E would make famous, and even the song that Kenny Rogers got a piece - look no further.
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Silversun Pickups, 'Widow's Weeds'David Safar • Jun 10, 2019Los Angeles outfit Silversun Pickups are back with a grunge-tinged rock album that's best consumed from front to back. The Current's David Safar calls it 'one of the best releases of the year for music fans longing for a true indie-rock sound.'
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Justin Townes Earle, 'The Saint of LBill DeVille • Jun 3, 2019'The Saint of Lost Causes' is Justin Townes Earle's survey of America, warts and all.
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Jade Bird, 'Jade Bird'David Safar • May 27, 2019The debut album from Jade Bird is strikingly agnostic of genre, the songs are incredibly versatile in how they are structured and voiced.
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: The National, 'I Am Easy to Find'Jade • May 20, 2019'I Am Easy to Find' is a meditative album, full of negative space and several songs that have no words, just swelling female harmonies.
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Cage The Elephant, 'Social Cues'Mary Lucia • May 13, 2019Cage's strength has always been their signature dirty bluesy guitars that sound radio ready yet always with a touch of friendly menace.