According to pretty much everybody everywhere, the latest album by Baltimore group Animal Collective is the best thing ever that will be made this year (sorry every other band in the world). Merriweather Post Pavilion (named after the music venue in our own backyard, Columbia, MD) is officially out today, despite early leaks online that… Continue reading Animal Collective makes “The Best Album of 2009” with Merriweather Post Pavilion
Category: Album Reviews
Bloc Party – Intimacy
I know that Intimacy came out nearly 2 months ago, but I haven’t been able to wrap my head around it until now. Intimacy is a definite stray from Silent Alarm, and even A Weekend in The City. It seems to be a progression of sorts, going from Bloc Party‘s post-rock punkish sounds to a… Continue reading Bloc Party – Intimacy
Dear Science
“Dear Science, You are difficult. I hate you.” …Ok so maybe I never actually wrote this letter to Science (though I should), but I am fairly positive that the high level of emotion on display above is similar to that of TV on The Radio‘s on their latest album, Dear Science, released in September. TVOTR… Continue reading Dear Science
Anathallo – Canopy Glow
Anathallo is one of those cacophonous ensemble bands that no one can get enough of these days. Using several different sounds from a variety of changing members, Anathallo hails from Michigan but currently resides in Chicago, Illinois. Ever since I heard the awe inspiring Sufjan Stevens I had been looking for any artist comparable to… Continue reading Anathallo – Canopy Glow