Review: Broken Bells – After The Disco

Review: Broken Bells – After The Disco
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The Shins vocalist James Mercer and producer Danger Mouse are back with their second offering as Broken Bells. From The Grey Album to his work with The Black Keys, it’s clear that Danger Mouse has an affinity for the blues and moody sounds. … read more

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Review: Blood Orange – Cupid Deluxe

Review: Blood Orange – Cupid Deluxe
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Cupid Deluxe encapsulates the finest that pop has to offer from the ’80s to now. Sexy pop stars from Prince to Michael Jackson infiltrate Hyne’s stylings while he manages to sound less pretentious and just as mysterious due to his lyrics, which revolve around heartbreak and bitterness. … read more

Review: Blue Skies For Black Hearts – Self-Titled
Review: Bonfire Beach – Self-Titled

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Bonfire Beach = Black Rebel Motorcycle Club + Haunted Hearts … read more

Review: Barbarossa – Imager

Review: Barbarossa – Imager
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Barbarossa = (Hot Chip / Junip) x (Sinkane / Caribou)  … read more

Review: Axxa/Abraxas – Self-Titled

Review: Axxa/Abraxas – Self-Titled
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Ben Asbury is the man behind Axxa/Abraxas and the newest addition to the Captured Tracks roster. Producer Jarvis Taveniere, of Brooklyn psych band Woods, lends his skills but unintentionally casts his shadow over the album. … read more

Review: Aurelio Valle – Acme Power Transmission

Review: Aurelio Valle – Acme Power Transmission
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Aurelio Valle Acme Power Transmission Nuevo Leon Street: 03.30 Acme Power Transmission= Timber Timbre / Julian Casablancas + Dirty Beaches In order to appreciate the depth of this album, it’s important to understand a bit of Aurelio Valle’s background. He’s a Texas native, but he’s spent the last several years in Brooklyn, where this album

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