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 | Kris Allen Kris Allen 2
2009-11-19 by Davey Boy
Like vanilla ice-cream with very little topping. It’s all Kanye’s fault... |
 | OneRepublic Waking Up 3
2009-11-17 by Davey Boy
Further ambition results in marginal progression, but Coldplay need not fear just yet... |
 | Thinking Fellers Union Local 282 Lovelyville 4.5
2009-11-17 by
A unique hike through the mountains of the bizarre... |
 | To-Mera Earthbound EP 1.5
2009-11-17 by Trey Spencer
If you’ve read this review, you’ve already wasted too much time on this EP... |
 | John Mayer Battle Studies 3.5
2009-11-17 by Alex Silveri
or, John Mayer’s Eleven Reflections On The Theme Of Love, Performed In The Key Of Starry Eyed Hunkness... |
 | Yonlu A Society In Which No Tear is Shed... 4 (Staff Pick)
2009-11-15 by Nick Butler
Cynics be damned: this incredible backstory has an incredible album to match... |
 | Crooked I Mr. Pig Face Weapon Waist 3.5
2009-11-14 by Sobhi Abdul-Rakhman
The best Slaughterhouse affiliated release of the year... |
 | Wale Attention Deficit 3.5
2009-11-14 by Sobhi Abdul-Rakhman
A successful, albeit uneven major label debut... |
 | Gil Scott-Heron Pieces of a Man 3.5
2009-11-13 by Nick Butler
A great soul record with a timeless, peerless intro... |
 | My Dying Bride Bring Me Victory EP 1.5
2009-11-13 by Trey Spencer
The only positive about this EP is that, thankfully, its only four songs long... |
 | pg.lost In Never Out 3
2009-11-11 by Adam Downer
In Never Out is maddeningly safe, never really pushing the volume past Eight when pg.lost are so, so good at Eleven... |
 | Gaza He Is Never Coming Back 4
2009-11-11 by Cam
One of the better heavy albums of the year so far... |
 | Say Anything Say Anything 4.5
2009-11-10 by John A. Hanson
If youre into the movie High Fidelity youll love this album... |
 | Flyleaf Memento Mori 3
2009-11-09 by Trey Spencer
The band make some adjustments to their alt. metal sound - some work and some dont... |
 | William Bell The Soul of a Bell 4
2009-11-07 by Nick Butler
A soul classic... |
 | Shpongle Ineffable Mysteries From Shpongleland 4.5
2009-11-04 by Nick Butler
A more than worthy follow-up to their meisterwerk... |
 | The Almost Monster, Monster 3
2009-11-03 by Davey Boy
Underoath drummer Aaron Gillespie consolidates, yet compromises, his rock-oriented side-project... |
 | Weezer Raditude 2
2009-11-02 by Adam Downer
Like you expected anything different.. |
 | Royce da 5'9 Street Hop 3
2009-11-01 by Sobhi Abdul-Rakhman
The rare occasion when a prior mixtape release outshines the actual LP... |
 | Micachu Jewellery 4.5
2009-10-30 by Lew is
Scraps and heaps of junk constructed meticulously to create improbable pop. Lewis tries one more time to explain why... |
 | Cheryl Cole 3 Words 3
2009-10-30 by Nick Butler
A solid, if unfocused effort from Mrs. Cashley... |
 | Katatonia Night Is The New Day 4
2009-10-30 by Trey Spencer
Katatonia finally start to deliver on the potential theyve displayed for their whole career... |
 | Aficionado The Myth About Real Life EP 3
2009-10-28 by Lew is
Aficionado’s sound has been shaved down to a general concept, leaning towards their post-hardcore brethren in a way that never undermines the indie pop invariably intertwined (or vice versa, for that matter)... |
 | Within Temptation An Acoustic Night At The Theatre 3
2009-10-28 by Trey Spencer
Acoustic versions of these songs are actually more effective than the originals... |
 | The Red Chord Fed Through the Teeth Machine 4.5
2009-10-27 by Tyler Munro
Fed Through the Teeth Machine is a dynamic, speedy interpretation of the Red Chords signature sound. Also, really good... |
 | Phrase Clockwork 4
2009-10-27 by Davey Boy
This is what persistence looks like, a $hitload of passion with a dream that took time... |
 | Do Make Say Think Other Truths 4
2009-10-27 by Alex Silveri
So then they that are in the flesh cannot please DMST. But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of DMST dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of DMST, he is none of his... |
 | Between The Buried And Me The Great Misdirect 4
2009-10-26 by Tyler Munro
While The Great Misdirect might not match the raw intensity of The Silent Circus, it might be their most coherent album yet... |
 | Death [Punk] ...For the Whole World to See 4
2009-10-21 by Nick Butler
Recorded in 1974, but released in 2009, it might have been a classic... |
 | Paloma Faith Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful? 4
2009-10-21 by Davey Boy
Forget the truth & allow yourself to be swept away by something beautiful... |
 | Orphans of Cush White Noize 4.5
2009-10-20 by Nick Butler
UK hip-hop just ARRIVED, son... |
 | Kill Hannah Wake Up The Sleepers 2.5
2009-10-20 by Trey Spencer
Kill Hannah opts for a grittier approach to their synth-laden brand of alt. rock that ultimately fails to live up to the potential shown on previous albums... |
 | Daitro Y 4
2009-10-19 by Adam Downer
Daitro trim the fat, add some hooks, and prove why theyre still one of the best acts around in the European hardcore scene... |
 | The Kinks The Village Green Preservation Society 4
2009-10-19 by Nick Butler
A middle finger to America that remains potent today... |
 | Alanis Morissette Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie 3
2009-10-19 by Nick Butler
Pretty underrated, actually... |
 | Atlas Sound Logos 4
2009-10-18 by Cam
Yet another jewel in a banner year for neo-psychedelic rock, Logos may be Bradford Coxs best album to date... |
 | The Chasm Farseeing the Paranormal Abysm 4
2009-10-18 by Tyler Munro
Forget swine flu, this is Mexican death (metal) done right... |
 | Converge Axe To Fall 2.5
2009-10-18 by Jared W. Dillon
Converges collective of lost boys does little to improve the groups sound... |
 | Lightning Bolt Earthly Delights 3.5
2009-10-17 by Jared W. Dillon
More rumblings from the Rhode Island duo... |
 | Natalie Imbruglia Come to Life 3
2009-10-15 by Davey Boy
A 2nd gear finally exists, but Imbruglia is still looking for Torn Mk.II... |
 | Wilco Yankee Hotel Foxtrot 4.5
2009-10-12 by Nick Butler
Worth the hype... |
 | The Eastern Wave All Covet, All Lose 4
2009-10-12 by Mike Stagno
Jake Brown releases his most accomplished works to date... |
 | Editors In This Light and On This Evening 2
2009-10-09 by Davey Boy
Editors jump on the electro bandwagon & crash to earth with a thud... |
 | The Fall Of Troy In The Unlikely Event 2
2009-10-06 by Ryan Flatley
In The Unlikely Event proves to be an underwhelming, grave disappointment... |
 | A Place to Bury Strangers Exploding Head 4.5
2009-10-05 by Ryan Flatley
Exploding Head is the next defining step in A Place To Bury Strangers short span.. |
 | Alice in Chains Black Gives Way to Blue 4
2009-10-03 by Mike Stagno
Alice in Chains hasnt lost a step.. |
 | Dappled Cities Zounds 3
2009-10-03 by Davey Boy
Dappled Cities 3rd LP zounds impeccably crafted, but somethings missing... |
 | Ghostface Killah Ghostdini: The Wizard of Poetry in Emerald City 3
2009-10-02 by Sobhi Abdul-Rakhman
Its hard not to inflate the rating of a record with some truly incredible joints, yet its difficult to ignore the two-thirds filler..... |
 | Mayday Parade Anywhere But Here 3.5
2009-10-01 by Jom
Despite Lancasters absence and some here-and-there musical ennui, Mayday Parade persevere and craft one of the genres better records of 2009... |
 | Hatebreed Hatebreed 3.5
2009-09-29 by Trey Spencer
Hatebreed update their sound with a bit more metal and a willingness to experiment a little... |
 | Breaking Benjamin Dear Agony 3
2009-09-27 by Davey Boy
As competent & inoffensive as ever, Dear Agony is unlikely to change your opinion of Breaking Benjamin... |
 | Clues Clues 3.5
2009-09-27 by Lew is
An indie pop concerto that emulates as many styles as it blends, opting for charismatic guitar pop in a year hung up on lo-fi unplugged from personality. The result is far from flawless, but Clues sparkles in the rough... |
 | Volcano Choir Unmap 3.5
2009-09-26 by Adam Downer
Unmap proves that Justin Vernon really is more than For Emma, but will undoubtedly cause many a wistful sigh as listeners yearn for the bearded, flannel-wearing recluse they know and love... |
 | Brand New Daisy 4
2009-09-22 by Ryan Flatley
Brand New have completely evolved from the heartbroken adolescents that brought you Your Favourite Weapon, obliterating that memory with each distorted riff and every coarse scream found within Daisy... |
 | Paramore Brand New Eyes 3.5
2009-09-22 by John A. Hanson
While Paramore should probably be reaching a little mo-whoah oh oh-ore, brand new eyes is a solid and SERIOUSLY catchy record that will increase the legend of Paramore... |
 | AFI Crash Love 4
2009-09-22 by Dave de Sylvia
Crash Love is subtle and intricate, an unexpectedly focused affair... |
| Paramore Brand New Eyes 3.5
2009-09-21 by Channing Freeman
A slightly safe album from one of the most popular bands out there right now, but its still great... |
 | Paradise Lost Faith Divides Us - Death Unites Us 4
2009-09-21 by Trey Spencer
This album is the first one in well over a decade that won’t have new fans scratching their heads wondering why this band is known as one of the forefathers of doom.. |
 | Living Colour The Chair in the Doorway 3.5
2009-09-21 by Davey Boy
Everyone’s favourite colour is back… With a song of 09 contender in tow!.. |
 | Pearl Jam Backspacer 3.5
2009-09-20 by Mike Stagno
Pearl Jam return with their most focused album in a long, long time... |
 | Jay-Z The Blueprint 3 2
2009-09-19 by Nick Butler
A couple of brilliant moments sit amidst his worst album in 10 years... |
 | Brother Ali Us 2.5
2009-09-17 by Sobhi Abdul-Rakhman
Us lies at a precarious crossroads of self-help preaching and black history compendium, succeeding at neither... |
 | Sarah Fimm Red Yellow Sun 4
2009-09-16 by Trey Spencer
Sarah Fimm returns with an album that most fans probably didn’t see coming... |
 | Tyondai Braxton Central Market 4
2009-09-15 by Jared W. Dillon
Battles guitarist creates an orchestral, minimal statement... |
 | Flying Lotus L.A. EP 3 X 3 3
2009-09-15 by Daniel Incognito
The third in a three EP post-Los Angeles series, melding together remixes of Flying Lotus unique style... |
 | The Big Pink A Brief History of Love 3.5
2009-09-15 by Davey Boy
Alternate album title: A Brief Recollection of Loveless... |
 | Brother/Ghost Black Ice 4
2009-09-14 by Lew is
Recalls Spiderland and Deathconsciousness in the same breath while retaining its own singular and monstrous vision. Over in about 25 minutes... |
 | Muse The Resistance 2.5
2009-09-11 by Alex Silveri
Everywhere at once and nowhere at all, The Resistance is epically, gloriously and magnificently harmless... |
 | Maxwell BLACKsummers'night 4.5
2009-09-10 by Tyler Munro
Maxwell returns with the best soul album of 2009... |
 | Why? Eskimo Snow 3
2009-09-10 by Adam Downer
On Eskimo Snow, Why? is a band unsure of itself, half wishing to be taken seriously, half wishing to hide behind its usual mask of sarcasm... |
 | Benn Jordan Louisiana Mourning 3.5
2009-09-10 by Matt Wolfe
Simple but special instrumental folk from the face behind The Flashbulb... |
 | Megadeth Endgame 4.5
2009-09-10 by Trey Spencer
No one is going to be clamoring for “Rust in Peace Part 2” anymore – this is now the album against which all other Megadeth albums will be judged... |
 | Raekwon Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt II 5
2009-09-10 by Sobhi Abdul-Rakhman
The Pyrex is bubbling, the stove is broke; fuck it, use the flame from the oven - the famous dozen about to hit the streets, they buzzing..... |
 | Moneen The World I Want To Leave Behind 3
2009-09-09 by Davey Boy
Moneen grow up… And fans are unlikely to be happy... |
 | Municipal Waste Massive Aggressive 4
2009-09-09 by Tyler Munro
Added dynamics make for a reinvigorated, albeit straight-faced, Municipal Waste... |
 | Yo La Tengo Popular Songs 4.5
2009-09-08 by Cam
band doesnt know how to suck.. |
 | Polvo In Prism 3.5
2009-09-07 by Jared W. Dillon
In Prism does not reach the heights of previous Polvo records, but it does present us with a new take on the Polvo sound... |
 | Colbie Caillat Breakthrough 3
2009-09-04 by Trey Spencer
Colbie Caillat returns with a fuller sound, more confidence and an enjoyable album full of upbeat pop... |
 | Fink Sort Of Revolution 2.5
2009-09-03 by Ryan Flatley
Sort Of Revolution reads like a bromance novel with the same chapter repeating... |
 | David Guetta One Love 3
2009-09-03 by Davey Boy
House music aiming for the charts with the help of an all-star cast... |
 | Chuck Ragan Gold Country 4
2009-09-01 by Channing Freeman
A refined and improved sophomore album from Hot Water Musics frontman... |
 | David Bazan Curse Your Branches 4.5
2009-09-01 by Andrew Hartwig
Formerly Pedro the Lion, David Bazan abandons his faith and writes the best record of his career... |
 | Leaves' Eyes Njord 3.5
2009-09-01 by Trey Spencer
The band has returned with a tasteful, epic and melodic gothic rock album that cements their place near the top of the genre... |
 | Zechs Marquise Our Delicate Stranded Nightmare 3
2009-08-31 by Sobhi Abdul-Rakhman
Earth to the Rodriguez-Lopez family: youre 35 years too late... |
 | Chevelle Sci-Fi Crimes 3
2009-08-30 by Jom
Not a disappointment by any means, but simply an above-average record undeserving of all the glorifying praise it has received so far... |
 | Collective Soul Rabbit 2.5
2009-08-28 by Mike Stagno
Rabbit isnt bad, its just incredibly dull... |
 | Kisschasy Seizures 3
2009-08-28 by Davey Boy
Kisschasy admirably evolve, but are yet to nail down their sound... |
 | Evermore Truth of the World: Welcome to the Show 2.5
2009-08-25 by Davey Boy
A risky and ambitious concept album that is too long & uninvolving... |
 | Dolores O'Riordan No Baggage 3.5
2009-08-25 by Mike Stagno
No Baggage doesnt quite match the brilliance of The Cranberries early successes, but it is a solid album in its own right... |
 | The Used Artwork 4
2009-08-25 by Trey Spencer
The Used make some adjustments in their sound and end up with an album that will require a few listens to really sink in... |
 | Sol.Illaquists Of Sound No More Heroes 4
2009-08-23 by Sobhi Abdul-Rakhman
Heroes die, but the inspiration to make something better remains... |
 | Mew No More Stories 4 (Staff Pick)
2009-08-22 by Mike Stagno
Mew releases one of the years most endearing records to date... |
 | Evermore Real Life 2
2009-08-21 by Davey Boy
Three hit singles and pretty much nothing else on this lazy, uninspired & disappointing follow-up... |
 | Arctic Monkeys Humbug 3
2009-08-20 by Nick Butler
Josh Homme takes Turner and company to the Gadda Da Vida... |
 | Six Organs Of Admittance Luminous Night 4
2009-08-20 by Jared W. Dillon
Six Organs of Admittance find their folk niche with Luminous Night... |
 | Slaughterhouse Slaughterhouse 3
2009-08-20 by Sobhi Abdul-Rakhman
Yet another teaser for Street Hop - only this time not as cute... |
 | 16Volt AMERICANPORNSONGS 4
2009-08-20 by Trey Spencer
16Volt return with the most consistent and diverse album of their career. Crushing industrial delivered in a post punk wrapper... |
 | Pissed Jeans King of Jeans 4
2009-08-18 by Jared W. Dillon
Pissed Jeans clean themselves up... |
 | fun. Aim and Ignite 3.5
2009-08-18 by Dave de Sylvia
Aim and Ignite is a a superbly mixed and arranged pop album... |
 | The New Up Better Off 3.5
2009-08-17 by Mike Stagno
A new direction for The New Up delivers promising results... |
 | Simian Mobile Disco Temporary Pleasure 3.5
2009-08-17 by Alex Silveri
The party has arrived, and everyones invited... |
 | Evermore Dreams 3
2009-08-17 by Davey Boy
Straight-forward pop-rock OR ambitious concept-based new-wave? You decide... |
 | As Tall As Lions You Can't Take It With You 4
2009-08-15 by Alex Silveri
As Tall As Lions hit their stride with a collection of soulful and impassioned alt-rock that finds them putting subtlety before extravagance... |
 | Informatik Arena 3.5
2009-08-14 by Trey Spencer
While the band’s self-appointed “electronic arena rock” title might be a little misleading, the actual music is still a solid conglomeration of EBM and pop fundamentals... |
 | The Galvatrons Laser Graffiti 2
2009-08-13 by Davey Boy
Nope, it’s nothing to do with Transformers. This is Chee-za-eee Synth-Rock straight out of the 80s... |
 | Cecil Taylor One Too Many Salty Swift And Not Goodbye 3.5
2009-08-12 by Nick Butler
So you wanna know about free jazz?.. |
 | Martin Grech Open Heart Zoo 4.5
2009-08-12 by Nick Butler
A genuinely stunning, arresting debut ripe for rediscovery... |
 | Behemoth Evangelion 3.5
2009-08-11 by Tyler Munro
Behemoth do their best impersonation ov themselves... |
 | The Dodos Time to Die 3.5
2009-08-10 by Ryan Flatley
The Dodos resonate an intriguing, altered sound in a continuously enjoyable listen in Time To Die.. |
 | Stag Hare Black Medicine Music 4
2009-08-10 by Lew is
An overlooked 2008 gem that blends trance and folk, and manages a few clever nods to Pink Floyd. Sputniks new favorite... |
 | Oddzar Ready the Chariot 2.5
2009-08-10 by Trey Spencer
Conventional mainstream metal that tries to be something different, but weak choruses and mediocre riffs never allow this to happen... |
 | Wes Carr The Way the World Looks 2.5
2009-08-09 by Davey Boy
Despite hints of songwriting talent and future potential, this is simply another run-of-the-mill polished pop-rock LP from an Idol winner... |
 | Insomnium Across the Dark 3
2009-08-07 by Trey Spencer
Insomnium are back with more of the same. Same melodies, same riffs - no surprises... |
 | Royce da 5'9 The Revival EP 3
2009-08-06 by Jared W. Dillon
A teaser worthy of Royce Da 59.. |
 | Amanda Blank I Love You 2
2009-08-05 by Alex Silveri
Blank by the numbers... |
 | Dananananaykroyd Hey Everyone 3.5
2009-08-05 by Davey Boy
Attention-seeking band name. Attention-seeking self-labeled genre. Attention-seeking sound. The signs may not be good, yet the results are... |
 | Thrice Beggars 3.5
2009-08-04 by Nick Greer
Thrice settle into a sweet spot... |
 | The Hope Conspiracy True Nihilist 3
2009-08-02 by Jared W. Dillon
The Hope Conspiracy returns... |
 | The Blackout The Best in Town 4.5
2009-08-01 by Davey Boy
Dear LostProphets & Funeral For A Friend… We invite you to support us on our upcoming tour... |
 | Julian Plenti Julian Plenti is... Skyscraper 1.5
2009-07-31 by Adam Downer
A thoroughly uninteresting expansion on post-good Interpol’s sound, Skyscraper is an excruciating rundown of why Paul Banks has regrettably become one of the most irritating frontmen in indie rock... |
