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Modest Mouse
An Eraser And A Maze
The seminal indie band Modest Mouse go independent for their eighth LP, delivering some stimulating statements alongside undercooked ideas
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Widowspeak
Roses Rouge Ecomix
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Widowspeak
Roses Rouge Ecomix
Conjuring dreamy, folksy nuggets from life’s unassuming corners, Widowspeak herald a charming return for their seventh album effort, delicately rippling with slowcore ambience and a touching songcraft that carries Roses a respectable distance
Far Out
Widowspeak
Roses Rouge Ecomix
Their discography is still remarkably consistent, but Roses might be the point where Widowspeak becomes a classic band instead of one inspired by them
All Music
Widowspeak
Roses Rouge Ecomix
For those already drawn to artists such as Mazzy Star, Neil Young or the slower-burning side of Americana and dream-pop, Roses offers a rewarding listen. It asks for time, reflection and attention, but rewards those willing to stay for the journey
God Is In The TV
Widowspeak
Roses Rouge Ecomix
Widowspeak's seventh album is a rosy blend of feathery vocals and gritty guitars
The Skinny
Widowspeak
Roses Rouge Ecomix
With Roses, Widowspeak further hone their songcraft while again offering entrancing soundscapes. Additionally, they flesh out their Americana proclivities
PopMatters
Vince Staples
Cry Baby
The rapper’s brash new rock album is a reflection and rebuttal to American instability, deploying rebellious music for historically grounded critiques of racism, war, and complicity
Pitchfork
Death Cab For Cutie
I Built You A Tower
Ben Gibbard and co. sound freshly emboldened on their first record in four years, with musicianship that evokes the band’s golden era and a mature, self-aware perspective on hardships and grief
Pitchfork
of Montreal
Aethermead
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Uncut
of Montreal
Aethermead
Thirty years into a storied career, Kevin Barnes is back with another break-up record — but can aethermead help to reverse Of Montreal’s creative decline?
No Ripcord
of Montreal
Aethermead
Making things personal can often stifle artists, and make them come up with music that is not among their best. But Barnes has never had that proble, and still doesn’t seem to have that problem here. The interest in of Montreal might be waning, but aethermead sits not for behind his most accomplished works so far
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