Album Reviews
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Conventional wisdom has it that the Beach Boys’ tenth album, Beach Boys’ Party!, was a toss-off. But this double-disc reissue of the album sheds new light into the making of a peculiar, somewhat misunderstood record, and offers a peek into the production talents of Brian Wilson. Read more
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Conventional wisdom has it that the Beach Boys’ tenth album, Beach Boys’ Party!, was a toss-off. But this double-disc reissue of the album sheds new light into the making of a peculiar, somewhat misunderstood record, and offers a peek into the production talents of Brian Wilson. Read more
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This live performance of country swing band BR5-49 captures the young band in top form, and is a fun document of an underrated but superb live band. Read more
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This live performance of country swing band BR5-49 captures the young band in top form, and is a fun document of an underrated but superb live band. Read more
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The sole release of Deparmentstore Santas has become a lo-fi holy grail, and for good reason; this reissue shows that its mastermind, Joseph D’Angelo, was a talented young man with great promise. Read more
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The sole release of Deparmentstore Santas has become a lo-fi holy grail, and for good reason; this reissue shows that its mastermind, Joseph D’Angelo, was a talented young man with great promise. Read more
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Bristol’s Secret Shine’s sole album for the esteemed Sarah Records gets its first stand-alone reissue; it is an enjoyable document from the twilight of British shoegaze. Read more
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Bristol’s Secret Shine’s sole album for the esteemed Sarah Records gets its first stand-alone reissue; it is an enjoyable document from the twilight of British shoegaze. Read more
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Twenty years after its release, Butch Vig’s project’s debut album still sounds as fresh and contemporary as it did back then. This expanded edition only furthers the point. Read more
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Twenty years after its release, Butch Vig’s project’s debut album still sounds as fresh and contemporary as it did back then. This expanded edition only furthers the point. Read more
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