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Everything is Great

During our last interview with Carsie Blanton, she announced a new album in collaboration with The Burning Hell ahead of their upcoming European tour. Everything is Great came out last week and the least I could say is that it reflects a magic...

God and the Broken Ribs

Background of Jack Jack White is one of the most renowned rock musicians of the early 2000s. Jack was a core member of the band, The White Stripes, with his then wife, Meg White. Born in Detroit, Jack would build up his skills in the Detroit music...

Superbloom

Dance-pop queen Jessie Ware returns with another helping of what people love. On her sixth studio album, Superbloom, the Londoner navigates between the dancefloor and the bedroom on a multifaceted project. Dancing Queen Jessie Ware‘s first...

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High Fidelity

By Stephen Frears

When I first saw High Fidelity as a teenager in the late ‘90s, it felt like a revelation. It spoke directly to my adolescent sensibilities about love, heartbreak, and the idea that music could be the grand unifier of...

Good!

Crazy Clown Time

By David Lynch

David Lynch is best known for his groundbreaking filmography. However, he is also a complete and accomplished artist. His ability to blur the boundaries between artistic mediums makes his work unique. In his films...

Awesome!

Uncovered

By Al-Qasar

The listener might recognize the melody, but not the words. “Uzan, dokun” roughly translates to “Reach out, touch faith” in Turkish. Yes, it is indeed Personal Jesus—but how did Depeche Mode’s...

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Anno Domini 1989–1995

By Black Sabbath

When the story of Black Sabbath is being told, it is often Ozzy Osbourne and (to a lessor extent) Ronnie James Dio that take central stage in that narrative. And rightly so, given that they are two titans of heavy meal...

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Luck And Strange

By David Gilmour

When he released his new album, David Gilmour claimed it was perhaps his best album since Dark Side of The Moon. I wouldn’t go that far. To me, I would say it is maybe the best since Wish You Were Here. (And no, I am...

Bamnan And Silvercork by Midlake Nice / Not too bad

Bamnan and Silvercork

By Midlake

Some albums captivate you from the very first listen. For reasons hard to pinpoint, Bamnan and Silvercork struck a chord with me instantly. At first glance, it seems reminiscent of Grandaddy or Mercury Rev, leading to...

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No Wow

By The Kills

The early 2000s saw a resurgence of rock bands drawing heavy inspiration from the 1970s and early 1980s. Among this wave, The Kills—comprising two members, VV (Alison Mosshart) and Hotel (Jamie Hince)—emerged as a...

Legendary!!

The Wall

By Pink Floyd

The Marriage of “Orchestra + Rock”: A Bold Gamble with The Wall The union of orchestral grandeur and rock music, a pairing that doesn’t always hit the mark, has long been a favorite among progressive rock bands and...

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Relics

By Pink Floyd

In just two sides, Relics gathers the best of Pink Floyd’s early years, capturing the essence of a band that mastered a wide range of atmospheres and musical styles.

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This is Spinal Tap

By Rob Reiner

Spinal Tap: The Ultimate “Rockumentary” Nigel Tufnel, David St. Hubbins, and Derek Smalls are three eccentric rockers from England, active since the 1960s. Supposed pioneers of the rock scene, they’ve...

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Meddle

By Pink Floyd

Meddle is a pivotal album in the history of Pink Floyd. The sound remains very psychedelic but already hints at the electronic experiments of The Dark Side of the Moon. This album consists of six tracks, one of which...