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Tori Amos’ ‘Boys for Pele’: 20 Years of Fire
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Tori Amos’ ‘Boys for Pele’: 20 Years of Fire

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 / 22 January 2016
It’s been 20 years since Tori Amos slammed down the gauntlet and set her piano afire, willing and possibly eager to sacrifice anyone who spurned her to writhe in Pele’s eternal flames.
Beach House: Thank Your Lucky Stars
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Beach House: Thank Your Lucky Stars

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 / 16 October 2015
Beach House once again has us drifting slowly in musical space. Thank Your Lucky Stars is hypnotic head trip music of the highest caliber.
New Order: Music Complete
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New Order: Music Complete

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 / 21 September 2015
Even a pale echo of New Order’s past glories is far better than anything many bands can offer.
Ryn Weaver: The Fool
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Ryn Weaver: The Fool

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 / 25 August 2015
An electrifying, although imperfect, debut that rightfully sets the anti-pop princess on the map.
Various Artists: OIM Volume 1
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Various Artists: OIM Volume 1

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 / 5 August 2015
Oakland Indie Mayhem's first compilation.
Slow Down Molasses: Black Burnt Cars
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Slow Down Molasses: Black Burnt Cars

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 / 29 July 2015
Powerfully blending melody and discord and inspired by pictures of the Paris events in May 1968, Canada’s Slow Down Molasses reflect the tension between ideals and reality, then and now.
The Young: Chrome Cactus
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The Young: Chrome Cactus

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 / 8 October 2014
The Young's sophomore effort demonstrates the band's talent and potential but the overall creation is lacking.
The Rentals: Lost In Alphaville
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The Rentals: Lost In Alphaville

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 / 27 August 2014
Matt Sharp's side project-turned-band is back, and they sound just like most of you remember them. But is that really such a good thing?
The Flaming Lips: 7 Skies H3
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The Flaming Lips: 7 Skies H3

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 / 19 June 2014
7 Skies H3, like the majority of The Flaming Lips albums, ‘beats to its own drum’.
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The Best Pop-Punk of 2012

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 / 5 December 2012
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OMBRE: Believe You Me

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 / 6 September 2012
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Anthony Green: 21 June 2012 – Indianapolis, IN

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 / 11 July 2012