The Decemberists: The Crane Wife [Album Review]
The DecemberistsThe Crane WifeCapitol Records [2006] Let’s get the obvious out of the way and point out what you probably have already heard about this … Read more
The DecemberistsThe Crane WifeCapitol Records [2006] Let’s get the obvious out of the way and point out what you probably have already heard about this … Read more
A Shoreline DreamAvoiding The ConsequencesLatenight Weeknight Records [2006] There are certain key items I look for in a quality shoegaze album. 1) Hypnotic ambient sounds … Read more
Psycho And The Birds Check Your Zoo EP Fading Captain Series [2006] Fire Note Says: Quick EP from Pollard’s Psycho and the Birds. Album Review: … Read more
Swearing At MotoristsLast Night Becomes This MorningSecretly Canadian [2006] This is Swearing At Motorists’ 13th release if you count 7″ and EP releases. It is … Read more
Jenny Lewis With The Watson TwinsRabbit Fur CoatTeam Love Records [2006] Who the hell is Jenny Lewis? She is the lead singer for Rilo Kiley, … Read more
Robert Pollard From A Compound Eye Merge Records [2006] Album Review: Someone said Guided By Voices broke up? Well that is true but take a … Read more
Drive-By TruckersA Blessing And A CurseNew West Records [2006] Alright, I am a sucker for some good ol’ Alt-Country. The Drive-By Truckers never seem to … Read more
MothImmune To GravityHey Domingo! Records [2006] The Cincy band Moth returns with their new album, delivering another great shot of alternative rockin’ tunes. If you … Read more
Living ThingsAhead Of The LionsJive Records [2005] This is one of those slow-burning albums to catch on. It was released in October of ’05 and … Read more
Yeah Yeah YeahsShow Your BonesInterscope Records [2006] This is one of those defining albums in a band’s short career. The Yeah Yeah Yeahs had a … Read more
Tapes n’ TapesThe Loonibid Records [2006] Tapes ‘n Tapes show everyone how a debut should sound. This is straight-up indie fun. Name a style, and … Read more
Arctic Monkeys Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m NotDomino Records [2006] The British are coming, The British are coming. I say, bring them … Read more