Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ Has Staying Power at 50
At the half-century mark, Wish You Were Here 50 gives Pink Floyd the long-overdue royal treatment.
Music Reviews
Jenny on Holiday’s ‘Quicksand Heart’ Is As Good As Pop Gets
Let’s Eat Grandma’s Jenny on Holiday captures love’s emotions on an intimate, confessional record wrapped in a glossy, pretty synthpop package.
Robert Stillman Explores Technology’s Beating Heart
Multi-instrumentalist composer Robert Stillman finds warmth and humanity among the weirdness on his striking new album.
Mike Mattison Turns the Corner at the Midnight Blues
Mike Mattison’s third release as a band leader is a concept album based upon a novella he wrote about a fictional 1930s country blues act, Ted ‘n’ Turk.
James Hunter Six Get ‘Off the Fence’ and Land on a New Label
These 12 new self-penned tracks demonstrate that the James Hunter Six have found their niche and discovered how to exploit the groove.
The Late Al Foster Is Tuneful on a Final Live Date
Jazz drummer Al Foster sounds like a miracle of melody, polyrhythm, and listening on this beautiful album, Live at Smoke.
Imarhan Brilliantly Re-Invent Their Sound on ‘Essam’
Algeria’s Imarhan may be one of tishoumaren’s most dynamic contemporary acts, and on Essam, they only get more interesting.
Georgia Knight Is Caught in Desire
What makes Georgia Knight stand out lies in the trip-hop-laced numbers, wherein pulsive and gothic loops are set against breathy vocals and diaristic lyrics.
Dry Cleaning Take a Small Step in the Right Direction
On Secret Love, Dry Cleaning achieve moments of brilliance but also succumb to periods where they lack cohesion.
Wesli Follows Diasporic Threads Through Haiti
With Makaya, Wesli places Haiti on a deeply interconnected world map and underscores the power of creative acts of solidarity and revolution.
The Beatles Transformed with a Little Help From Their Friends
This music is a testament to the pleasures of pop, where the Beatles’ peerless melodies shine through in every number, making for very entertaining listening.
Amadou & Mariam Bid a Poignant Farewell
Amadou & Mariam’s final album is a testament to their creative and personal chemistry. Their music has always been able to brighten a room.