Quick Hits

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Written by Jason Green Thursday, 01 October 2015 11:55

Musically, the album continues in the Neil Young-turned-cowpunk sound that fans of Drive-By Truckers or 20th century Wilco know so well.

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Written by Jason Green Friday, 30 November 2012 16:37

Best known as “the other songwriter” in Belle & Sebastian and the lead guitarist for the recently reunited Vaselines, Stevie Jackson finally claims the spotlight with his first solo album.

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Written by Glen Elkins Thursday, 30 December 2010 16:03

Even though there's not a ton going on with the instrumentation on this album, the lyrics certainly pay huge dividends.

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Written by Glen Elkins Tuesday, 14 December 2010 08:06

The 12” is essentially two songs with an interlude in between, and is a worthy venture for fans of the genre.

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Written by Byron Kerman Sunday, 05 September 2010 09:55

It’s funereal, sure, but it manages to dip into a sort of grim comedy.

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Written by John Shepherd Wednesday, 28 April 2010 10:36

Atlas may be the perfect album to provide the background at your next party.

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Written by Nicole Madden Monday, 29 March 2010 16:10

The songs work together beautifully to create a record that screams of honesty, heartbreak and joy.

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Written by John Shepherd Monday, 15 March 2010 21:04

It’s good to hear Leo and crew pushing the envelope a bit while remaining rooted in what they do best.

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Written by Jim Dunn Friday, 26 February 2010 22:24

What is nice about these expressions is that they never sound forced or false, Kimbrough sounds happy, content..dare I say blessed?

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Written by Jim Dunn Friday, 26 February 2010 21:17

The storytelling is sweet, the presentation is earnest, and you could easily imagine Joe sharing a beer and a few laughs with you in between sets at the club.

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Written by Jim Dunn Friday, 26 February 2010 21:01

And I mean this as a compliment, there is some serious 70s love going on here that reminds me of some Journey, maybe a bit of Queen, and, God help me, Styx.

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Written by Michael Morlaine Monday, 23 November 2009 00:36

Along with the basic instrumentation of post-rock, Caspian appears to have inherited the genre’s typical long-windedness.

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Written by Jason Green Tuesday, 27 October 2009 08:13

Shonen Knife's bubblegum punk attack is still very much in full effect from the get-go.

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Written by Laura Hamlett Friday, 23 October 2009 03:27

It's an enjoyable ride (while it lasts), full of jangly, upbeat beats.

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Written by Laura Hamlett Monday, 08 September 2008 07:03

This New York quintet's debut self-titled release is a solid offering of indie rock-pop.

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Written by Laura Hamlett Monday, 08 September 2008 06:58

Yuca is a band whose members thank God, and who delivers a fairly solid collection of songs.

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Written by Kevin Renick Monday, 08 September 2008 06:52

There's always room for another, especially if they're as promising as this amiable quintet,

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Written by Emily Jones Monday, 18 August 2008 04:16

Though many of the songs are less than a minute in length, they bleed into one another, almost creating the sensation of an epic 20-minute party song.

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Written by Jason Green Saturday, 19 July 2008 07:14

The choruses lack hooks, the guitars stay far too restrained, and vocal harmonies are few and far between.

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Written by Rebecca Reardon Wednesday, 25 June 2008 09:55

"It Made You Dumb" should be on your iPod right now. It's all sunshiny and features a super-deluxe great hook.

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Written by Keke Mullins Wednesday, 11 June 2008 13:58

The young singer has a voice that sounds as though Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst were crossed with Cat Power.

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Written by Sheila Shahpari Wednesday, 11 June 2008 13:52

Electropop may be the best descriptor of Pretty Good Dance Moves, though its organic flavor definitely provides a different edge.