Year: 2013
Review: Magic Trick – River of Souls
Lead singer Tim Cohen croons in a cool, ’60s tinged way, complemented by an accompanying female voice, keeping it psychedelic, but not losing the driving bass and trumpet of the folk genre. River of Souls is definitely an album to keep loud and keep on repeat. … read more
Review: Marley Carroll – Sings
It’s similar to the chattering electronica of Caribou, with just a bit more sophistication. If you’ve been waiting for Caribou’s next release, I suggest giving Carrol’s new album a try. … read more
Review: Lapland – Self-Titled
Lapland = Timber Timbre / Mayor Hawthorne … read more
Review: Legs – Pass the Ringo
Pass the Ringo sounds like vintage British Invasion rock put through a broken tape deck in a car with all the speakers blown. Using lo-fi techniques can add grunge and soul elements to an album, but Legs create a fuzzy washout of their music, making any distinct instruments difficult to pick out. … read more
Review: Lauren Mann & The Fairly Odd Folk
Over Land and Sea starts out with a force that immediately captures your attention. … read more
Review: Lonesome Leash – I Am No Captain
The first time I attempted to listen to I Am No Captain, I got 30 seconds into the first song before pausing in a frenzy and stowing it away for two weeks. … read more
Review: Lantern – Below
This Lantern does not burn brightly—drenched in atmosphere, this dirge-meets-speed/groove death metal record is one of the better records you will hear all year. … read more
Review: La Armada – Self-Titled
Cynical Spanish punk with ice water in its veins and acid on its breath. Gringo friendly translations showcase some compelling ideas here (“in the man-vomiting society/the most severe scarcity is/ the inevitable counterpart of being devoured by the machine”) even if the “todo es caca” sentiment is age-old. … read more
Review: Little Boots – Nocturnes
Little Boots deliver an album stocked full of synthpop electronic-style tracks with catchy vocals. … read more
Review: Laura Mvula – Sing To The Moon
With her debut album, Laura Mvula has a lot to offer if you’re into music that soothes and relaxes you into a meditation … read more