Altın Gün Shift Toward Contemporary Synthpop Sounds on ‘Yol’
Yol proves Altın Gün’s versatility, reassuring listeners that the group can walk down many paths and still take us on a fabulous trip.
Reviews
Blanck Mass Continues to Innovate on ‘In Ferneaux’
Blanck Mass proves that electronic music is one of the few genres evolving and innovating right before our very ears. In Ferneaux is evidence that even if one guy has conceivably “done it all”, there’s still plenty more to do.
‘Lost Maya Cities’ Digs into the Nitty-Gritty of Archaeology
Slovenian archeologist Ivan Sprajc's memoir, Lost Maya Cities, is a pleasant read but it could have dug deeper.
‘Claudine’ Is a Sweetly Embroidered Drama of Class Struggle
John Berry's Claudine is a compelling watch featuring performances that leave impressions upon the heart long after the film is over.
It’s Business As Usual for the Hold Steady on ‘Open Door Policy’
Like the title implies, it's hard to see the Hold Steady's latest album as something more than just another shrewd career move.
Adeline Hotel’s ‘Good Timing’ Is Therapeutic, Revelatory, and Uniquely Beautiful
Dan Knishkowy's alt-folk collective Adeline Hotel is whittled down to a party of one, with improvised acoustic guitar taking center stage on Good Timing.
Sigur Rós Embrace Classical Music and Icelandic Literature on ‘Odin’s Raven Magic’
Sigur Rós' Odin's Raven Magic is a classical treasure that highlights Icelandic literature and maintains the band's otherworldly sound.
‘Yellow River Blue’ Is Yu Su’s Boldest, Most Eclectic Statement
Yellow River Blue is the latest in a string of success stories for electronic producer Yu Su, and it's her boldest, most eclectic statement yet.
Ian Fisher Romanticizes Nashville Past on ‘American Standards’
Ian Fisher yearns for the Nashville of past legends, not the vibrant one that still exists in the town's spirited venues. Fisher romanticizes the past, but he needn't bother. Nashville is still an awesome place full of great music.
Jack Cornell Takes His Turn at Bat on ‘One in Wins’
It took over 40 years, but One in Wins finally places the Fabulous Knobs' Jack Cornell center-stage, and it was well worth the wait.