A Thousand Suns might be a drastic shift in sound for LP, but the fans and the haters alike should be impressed. This is a solid record that hits the mark on nearly every possible level allotted it.
The aptly named Recovery admits the misstep that was Relapse and gives us all hope for the future of Eminem, which was looking somewhat bleak before this release.
The Age of Adz will divide not just audiences but individuals, making them itch for the comfort of Stevens’ banjo and unflustered, literary demeanor on the one hand, while making them thankful for his honesty and ambition on the other.
Deerhunter is one of the most interesting bands making music today, a loose, confident and well-versed unit that will only get better with time.
Diamond Eyes might very well say it best — this place is death — but on that same note, this place is also life that both giveth and taketh away, so never lose sight of your dreams in the haze of stardom or lonesome alike. This is a true testament to that.
Sure LCD Soundsystem songs are fun, but they also make you question why they are fun, whether they are actually fun, what fun means, whether we can ever answer these questions, and whether when all is done, are you happy with what you’re doing. It’s meta-party music.
While the voice, the recording style, the lyrics, and the songwriting all excel in The Wild Hunt, it is the passion of the delivery that makes it an unforgettable album. Matteson delivers every sound like it is uncontrollable, like it is the music itself that demands to be played.
Greatness comes with time. Treats is loud, it’s fast, and it’s fun. Enjoy it.
You should stick around and see the vivid pictures Flying Lotus skillfully paints for you as you make your way through the mysterious maze that is Cosmogramma.
Beach House is clearly ready to step out from the shadows and play timeless music intended for dreamers and romantics.
They’ve taken some minor risks, tailored their sound, and emerged with a record that can stand confidently beside Boxer and Alligator, all without overdoing or losing any of its predecessors’ merits.
SThe Gorillaz are hanging out on what looks like the coolest Play Mobile set of an island I have ever seen and have created a record that is just as amazing as the previous two.
The idea behind The Suburbs is simple, if not universal. It’s about aging. Of course it’s deeper than that, but if you were to summarize all the underlying emotions and just cut right to the chase, it’s really about coming to grips with the full package that is growing up.
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is hands-down the most ambitious mainstream rap album ever made.