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Some of Summer 2019’s Best, Worst, and Middling Albums

Some of Summer 2019’s Best, Worst, and Middling Albums

Damon Mazer September 11, 2019

“Social Cues”- Cage The Elephant Cage the Elephant’s latest effort is frustratingly close to being great. “Social Cues” mostly underwhelms and sometimes confuses, but has moments of pure...

"After a short digital interlude, the track finally builds up to its noisy, overwhelming conclusion that feels like being hit in the temple with a steel pipe." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Daughters’ “You Won’t Get What You Want”: A sonic descent into existential dread

Damon Mazer April 22, 2019

https://open.spotify.com/album/7w7ZTlk8YLc0OxviTp97qA?si=fZsXfSkTQ82EdW3CwB1MVg The first time I listened to Daughters’ “You Won't Get What You Want” was on a gloomy, frigid day in an unknown...

"Two tracks later are the single “Movement," which cements Hozier as one of the most talented vocalists in popular music today, if there was any doubt before. His performance shows off his excellent control, and once again, his raw power." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

From churches to wastelands: Hozier’s Evolution in “Wasteland, Baby!”

Damon Mazer March 13, 2019

https://open.spotify.com/album/2c7gFThUYyo2t6ogAgIYNw?si=ceHAfANqTtiTkS8MJwhsbg In 2014, Hozier was inescapable, and for good reason. His hits, which included “Take Me To Church," “From Eden”...

Experimental group Xiu Xiu are among several artists which have put out a new record in 2019. - Courtesy of Polyvinyl Records

Notable new music to kick off the year

Damon Mazer March 5, 2019

A surprising amount of music has released since the start of 2019, far too much for me to write about at length or even listen to. So, I’ve compiled some albums I did listen to and a single I thought...

"Electric Lady Sessions" offers a glimpse into LCD Soundsystem's live sessions. - Courtesy of DFA

REVIEW: LCD Soundsystem sparkles during New York’s “Electric Lady Sessions”

Damon Mazer February 15, 2019

In-studio live albums can be very fickle in terms of quality. They can either be completely useless, like most of the recently introduced Spotify sessions, or fantastic companion pieces to the records...

"Today, “Humbug” has a cult following within the group’s fan base, but is still almost completely ignored by critics and mainstream audiences. Despite this, it is still the band’s most crucial project." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Arctic Monkeys “Humbug”: A sonic departure that defined their artistic evolution

Damon Mazer February 11, 2019

https://open.spotify.com/album/5IEoiwkThhRmSMBANhpxl2?si=0XF8odfaR0uxlSxCwsSyPA By 2008, Sheffield’s Arctic Monkeys were one of the most popular and well-received bands in England. Their first...

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