Man, loved this like I hadn't loved something since Diamond Jubilee probably. In trying new things, I think this is the closest they've come to defining their sound. Feels like their Remain in Light to me. And as much as I miss Parish's raw craftsmanship, Le Bon's bubbly postpunk touch pairs perfectly with the band humor. Which by the way, I find it curious how many people can't see humor as an attribute in music. This album is, among many thing, purposely funny and a ... read more
From top to bottom, Dan’s Boogie is another stunning entry in Dan Bejar’s untouchable run. Since Kaputt, he’s been a “can’t do no wrong” artist for me, especially through the Ken-to-Dan’s Boogie streak of leaner, punchier records. But this one feels different—more dreamy, more technicolor, like stepping into some neon-lit fever dream of a Destroyer album.
Dan has always drawn Bowie comparisons, but I don’t think he’s ever sounded this ... read more
the crowning achievement of Zach Phillips career the past few years. his partnership with Ma Clément is a match made in heaven and Rong Weicknes is the sound of a band fully formed. magical, imaginative and genius from start to finish. unlike anything else you've heard before.
I was a huge Here We Go Magic fan back in the day, but sorta lost track of Luke Temple after Be Small. Recconected with his solo career and his Art Feynman side project during the pandemic. So I've been really hyped for this album for a while.
Be Good the Crazy Boys is probably my favorite thing Temple has done since A Different Ship. This time he's shedding the Art Feynman-Arthur-Russell-isms and putting on the Byrne-big-suit for a new wave on AM radio exercise that does everything I love ... read more