Hits on hits on hits with this record. Not every track works, but this is some of the catchiest, most forward-thinking pop rock I've heard in some time. It's also easily one of my alltime favorite things Julian Casablancas has had a hand in. His voice is just so sexy and dynamic across all the songs/genres the band takes on. The lyrics are also worth your attention; they're a little on the nose at times, but they do a pretty solid job of speaking to information age ennui overall. Virtue is ... read more

This is a strong contender for the best metalcore album I've heard this decade, and one of my favorites of the year in any genre. It's got the relentless brutality of the best original metalcore acts with a dynamic, almost cyberpunk edge. It doesn't overstay its welcome, either. Code Orange had better be brewing up a potent followup to Forever, because it looks like Vein has just snatched their crown as the most interesting new metalcore band working.

Favorite tracks: Virus://Vibrance, ... read more

It took me longer to appreciate Year of the Snitch than any DG release since I first heard the Money Store in 2012, but they've done it again. There are fewer footholds on this album, but, if you're already partial to DG's sound, there are plenty of twisted, grotesque rewards in store if you give this LP your time.

Death Grips has now released 7 (!) great-to-classic full lengths. Long may they reign.

Favorite tracks: Disappointed, Black Paint, Death Grips Is Online, The Fear, Streaky

Jocelyn Pook’s minimal piano compositions combined with Kubrick‘s classical selections make for what is probably one of of my favorite film soundtracks/scores ever. Also, “Masked Ball” is a 10/10 mindfuck of a track and one of the standout compositions of the 90s, if you ask me.