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alt-J, Relaxer [📷: Atlantic]

alt-J, Relaxer | Album Review

British indie-rock band alt-J returns with an intriguing, if flawed third studio album, ‘Relaxer.’ The band’s eclecticism knows no end on ‘Relaxer.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 8, 2017 ago

Bleachers, Gone Now © RCA

Bleachers, Gone Now | Album Review

80s loving, alternative pop band Bleachers returns with its highly anticipated, incredibly intriguing sophomore effort, ‘Gone Now.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 8, 2017 ago

All Time Low, Last Young Renegade © Fueled By Ramen

All Time Low, Last Young Renegade | Album Review

On its seventh album, ‘Last Young Renegade,’ All Time Low embraces a newfound maturity. Although grown up, ‘Renegade’ remains enjoyable.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 5, 2017 ago

Paramore, After Laughter [📷: Fueled By Ramen]

Paramore, After Laughter | Album Review

Paramore returns with an ambitious, energetic fifth studio album, ‘After Laughter.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 19, 2017 ago

Gorillaz, Humanz © Parlophone

Gorillaz, Humanz | Album Review

Alternative virtual band Gorillaz returns with an ambitious and quirky, yet enjoyable fifth studio album, ‘Humanz.’ ‘Humanz’ is star-studded

By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 3, 2017 ago

Father John Misty, Pure Comedy [📷: Sub Pop]

Father John Misty, Pure Comedy | Album Review

Father John Misty (Josh Tillman) delivers one of the year’s most demanding, yet well-rounded albums with ‘Pure Comedy.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 12, 2017 ago

Spoon, Hot Thoughts © Matador

Spoon, Hot Thoughts | Album Review

Alternative, Indie-rock darlings Spoon shine on ‘Hot Thoughts,’ successfully tweaking their sound and expanding the horizons.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 22, 2017 ago

Patch & The Giant, All That We Had, We Stole © Patch & The Giant

Patch & the Giant, Flowers | Track Review

UK alternative-folk band Patch & The Giant shine on “Flowers,” the promo single from their debut album, ‘All That We Had, We Stole.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 31, 2017 ago

The xx, I See You © Young Turks

The xx, I See You | Album Review

The xx return with cool, calm, and collected third album, ‘I See You.’ Chemistry, production, and vocals are major selling points.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 16, 2017 ago

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