First Installment in El Ten Eleven Trilogy Good But Too Clinical
Tautology I's six songs lack the musical sorcery of post-rockers usually mentioned in the same breath as El Ten Eleven.
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Counterbalance No. 14: The Beatles – ‘The Beatles’ a.k.a. ‘The White Album’
The Beatles' 1968 self-titled double LP has been referenced by everyone from Joan Didion to Charles Manson and analyzed literally backward and forward. Mendelsohn and Klinger, always smiling and arriving late for tea, discuss the Number 14 album on the Big List.
Sir Richard Bishop’s Guitar Histrionics Sound Dream-like on ‘Oneiric Formulary’
Oneiric Formulary being a Sir Richard Bishop record, there are moments, of course, that will blow your mind.
Alison Chesley Toils in Human and Musical Connectivity on Helen Money’s ‘Atomic’
Chicago-based cellist, Alison Chesley (a.k.a. Helen Money) creates an utterly riveting listen from beginning to end on Atomic.
New Brain Trajectory: An Interview With Lee Ranaldo and Raül Refree
Two guitarists, Lee Ranaldo and Raül Refree make an album largely absent of guitar playing and enter into a bold new phase of their careers. "We want to take this wherever we can and be free of genre restraints," says Lee Ranaldo.
Mike Patton and Anthony Pateras’ tētēma Don’t Hit the Mark on ‘Necroscape’
tētēma's Necroscape has some highlights and some interesting ambiance, but ultimately it's a catalog of misses for Mike Patton and Anthony Pateras.
Counterbalance No. 9: The Clash – ‘London Calling’
Counterbalance offers up the right profile of the Clash's London Calling, an epic, sprawling disc that will leave you sprawled out on the floor as your mind tries to wrap itself around the sprawl of genres over the course of an hour plus.
Experimental Rock’s Trees Speak Summon Kosmische Sensations on ‘Ohms’
On their inspiring second album, Ohms, Arizona avant-garde collective Trees Speak invoke the best of expansive electronica through motorik repetitions across a sprawling masterwork.
Ayreon Preview ‘Electric Castle Live’ Concert Film with “Amazing Flight” (premiere)
Dutch progressive metal maestro Arjen Anthony Lucassen takes us on a stellar journey with "Amazing Flight" from the upcoming live performance of his third—and possibly best—Ayreon voyage to date.
Horse Lords Create a Loud, Disciplined Roar on ‘The Common Task’
Experimental rock's Horse Lords release their first album in four years, and it's meticulous and complex, but also undeniably joyous and celebratory.
Cheer-Accident Work Through Their 39-Year History on ‘Chicago XX’
Chicago XX is an absolute must for long-time fans and not a bad start for those curious about Cheer-Accident.
Counterbalance No. 4: ‘The Velvet Underground and Nico’
The Velvet Underground & Nico's self-titled debut album started as all hype thanks to Andy Warhol, but it somehow managed to become one of the most influential records of all time. Has this record outlasted its 15 minutes of fame? Peel slowly and see.