Best of 2026

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underscores
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Glenn Branca - The Ascension
Glenn Branca
The Ascension
1981 • LP
90
May 2
Hale - Hale
Hale
Hale
2005 • LP
56
Apr 12
Geese - 3D Country
Geese
3D Country
2023 • LP
95
Apr 12
underscores - Wallsocket
underscores
Wallsocket
2023 • LP
79
Apr 12
underscores - U
underscores
U
2026 • LP
85
Apr 12
Angine de Poitrine - Vol.II
Angine de Poitrine
Vol.II
2026 • LP
76
Apr 12
Sonic Youth - Daydream Nation
Sonic Youth
Daydream Nation
1988 • LP
92
Apr 12
Cyndi Lauper - She's So Unusual
Cyndi Lauper
She's So Unusual
1983 • LP
79
Feb 27

Recent Reviews

The Story So Far - Under Soil and Dirt
87

Soundtrack to my middle-school years, and upon returning to it I found this album to be better than just my nostalgia. An incredible thrill with a consistent energy and flow from front to back. There was never a dull moment like you would’ve expect from a 2010s Pop-Punk album like this. Whenever you feel like you’re about to reach a lull point the record introduces enough new elements to make each track feel excitingly new, and not more of the same. A Warped Tour Classic and album ... read more

Hale - Hale
56

Going off of the most popular songs from this album you’d expect a much bigger and cohesive album. Blue Sky sounds like a combination of iconic 90s dirty grunge guitar and hooks. Mellow Emo influences and Alt-Rock power choruses can be heard in songs like The Day You Said Goodnight and Kahit Pa… but unfortunately every other track is just borderline flat and an unimaginative chore to get through, which ultimately results in an overall mid listening experience. My rating is as high ... read more

underscores - U
85

A more than worthy successor to 2023s already quirky Wallsocket. The electrifying rhythms and energy this album exudes never fails to brighten my days… even upon multiple re-listenings. Very neat to see more stuff coming from the SF scene. Btw is that Stonestown Galleria on the cover?

Angine de Poitrine - Vol.II
76

Super cool concepts, soundscapes, and vibes. I can see much more potential that goes beyond the peaks of this record. I imagine this follow-up as more groundwork for much grander and complex compositions, but as it is… this is extremely groovy stuff.

My New Band Believe - My New Band Believe
89

Was highly-anticipating this record only to be left wanting more of it. Cameron’s creativity soared with the 2 recent singles, and this album took that and went further with more fun and experimental highs to add to his catalogue. It’ll always be a treat looking forward to seeing anything from any black-midi alumni and this record continues to prove that.

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