Tag: Album Reviews

Review: Does Doves ‘Kingdom Of Rust’ deliver?

It has finally been released folks. And I have myself a copy. The question is, am I happy or sad? Am I satisfied? Blown away? Disappointed? It’s been four years since the last Doves release, so we’ve all been anxiously anticipating Kingdom Of Rust for quite some time, and when “Jetstream” hit the airwaves, people… Continue reading Review: Does Doves ‘Kingdom Of Rust’ deliver?

Röyksopp’s Junior makes me wish I could dance…

Because all the best electronica comes from Norway (??) it should be no surprise that Röyksopp’s latest album, Junior, is a tour de electronica, whatever that means, if it even makes sense. From the band’s Myspace: After spending the last year or so in the kitchen, we’re now ready to serve. The menu should provide a… Continue reading Röyksopp’s Junior makes me wish I could dance…

Heartless Bastards make new “Best Album of 2009” with The Mountain

Heartless Bastards released The Mountain this week and it’s pretty much the bees knees. Combining equal elements of folk, garage rock and awesome, the band created a well-crafted album that might be a serious contender for our Best Album of 2009 award. The band hails from Dayton, OH but also spent some time in Austin… Continue reading Heartless Bastards make new “Best Album of 2009” with The Mountain

In Case You Missed It: Week in Review

If you’ve been driving all week to get to the inauguration but shedding tears over missing out on Knox Road content, have no fear! Here’s what went down: Monday Collaborate with Santogold and you won’t be stupid Microsoft + Advertising = Horror Show (Songsmith.) Free mp3s every month from awesome band, Dayliner Wintermitts are crafty… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week in Review

Animal Collective makes “The Best Album of 2009” with Merriweather Post Pavilion

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

In Case You Missed It: Week In Review

It’s been busy as ever at Knox Road and beyond, what with the year change (happy!) and Zooey Deschanel’s breaking of many hearts (sad). If for some reason you missed the mayhem, here’s what happened this week at Knox Road (and stay tuned, tomorrow we will post our highly anticipated year end-lists!): Monday: Pop music… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week In Review

Andrew Bird – Noble Beast (releases January 20)

Sorry for the lack of posts in the past, oh, 48 hours, as we are in the process of compiling our own special year end lists (we know everyone does something, so we’re trying to make them unique). Continue to visit as they will be posted soon. Anyway, back to the bizzzz, Andrew Bird‘s Noble… Continue reading Andrew Bird – Noble Beast (releases January 20)

In Case You Missed It: Week in Review

I KNOW you’ve been busy recreating famous album covers again (thanks grown-up Nirvana baby), so here’s what you missed this week on Knox Road (the blog your mother told you not to date). Monday: Exit Clov releases a new song Bob hates to love Kanye Tuesday: The dark, melodious world of Bell Orchestre Miniature Tigers! Clue to Kalo’s… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week in Review

In Case You Missed It: Week In Review

Because I know you were busy feuding with Kanye and getting an early start to holiday shopping (ha!), here’s what happened this past week on Knox Road. Monday Vampire Weekend played TWO shows at the 9:30 Club “Slankets” are really obnoxious Illinois and Yeasayer come to D.C. M.I.A. makes new stuff Tuesday The Raveonettes release a Christmas… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week In Review