Album Reviews8.9/10
St. Vincent’s ‘All Born Screaming’ Is a Raw, Self-Made Masterpiece
St. Vincent's self-produced seventh album is her rawest, darkest, and most hopeful yet. A review of All Born Screaming.
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Tag: indie rock
Album Reviews8.8/10
Two Years On, MJ Lenderman’s Lovable Losers on Manning Fireworks Haven’t Lost Their Spark
MJ Lenderman's Manning Fireworks turns broken hearts and bruised egos into a witty, moving indie-rock triumph.
Album Reviews9/10
boygenius Fuse Three Solo Careers Into One Sound on the record
boygenius' debut the record fuses three songwriters into one voice — a confident, near-perfect 12-track statement. 9/10.
Album Reviews8.2/10
Vampire Weekend Exhale: ‘Father of the Bride’ Sprawls, and Mostly Earns It
Vampire Weekend's sprawling fourth album trades tight hooks for warmth and looseness. An 18-track review of Father of the Bride.
Album Reviews7.7/10
Nap Eyes Sharpen Their Wit and Their Hooks on ‘I’m Bad Now’
Nap Eyes sharpen their wry, wandering rock sound on I'm Bad Now, trading mystery for confidence and stronger hooks.
Album Reviews7.6/10
Arctic Monkeys Trade Guitars for a Lounge Record on the Moon — And It Mostly Works
Arctic Monkeys ditch guitars for a lounge-pop concept album set on the moon. A bold, uneven, but rewarding reinvention.
Album Reviews7.9/10
Wussy’s ‘Forever Sounds’: A Wall of Noise Worth Pushing Through
Wussy embraces noise and shoegaze fuzz on Forever Sounds, a loud but melodic sixth album that rewards patience.
Album Reviews8.6/10
Teens of Denial: Car Seat Headrest’s Messy, Sprawling Coming-of-Age Triumph
A look back at Car Seat Headrest's Teens of Denial, the messy, sprawling record that turned Will Toledo's bedroom project into a real band.
Album Reviews8.7/10
Ten Years On, Angel Olsen’s MY WOMAN Still Sounds Like an Artist Refusing to Sit Still
A track-by-track look at Angel Olsen's bold, career-defining 2016 album MY WOMAN.
The War on Drugs Return With ‘Who’s That,’ Their First New Song Since 2022
The War on Drugs return with a new song, 'Who's That,' after four years, together with a full autumn journey of shows.