Album Reviews Archives

Twelve Great Albums from 2024

A non-exhaustive dozen with some of the best releases from 2024. In terms of total numbers, I think I was enamored with less total albums this year compared to 2023 – but if nothing else […]

Model/Actriz – Dogsbody Thrashing, dark, and violent, the first full-length album from NY No-Wavers Model/Actriz is arguably the best record to come out this year. It begins with a single tone, then a guitar lick […]

Fontaines D.C.’s Third Album Further Probes the State of Contemporary Ireland, and Irishness Itself

Irish post-punk band Fontaines D.C. have made an astounding career since their debut in 2019 with Dogrel. A reference to the working-class poetry of the country, Dogrel was a statement, it was fast and lean, […]

Taking a look at The National’s ‘I Am Easy to Find’…

The National’s eighth studio album, I Am Easy to Find, came out of an odd period of relaxation for the band. To hear them tell it, no one really was planning on making an album […]

Ally Venable Band charts high with Texas Honey

On March 22nd, the Ally Venable Band released the album Texas Honey much to the delight of her fans and the new fans she has gained. On this particular night Ally, Bobby and Elijah made […]