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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, 9 yearsJanuary 31, 2017 ago

The Avett Brothers, True Sadness © Republic

The Avett Brothers, True Sadness | Album Review

The Avett Brothers aren’t nearly as melancholy as title ‘True Sadness’ suggests, delivering a fine effort with their latest LP.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 27, 2016 ago

Sufjan Stevens, Carrie & Lowell [📷: Asthmatic Kitty]

Sufjan Stevens, Carrie & Lowell | Album Review 💿

Beloved indie singer/songwriter Sufjan Stevens delivers an emotional, highly personal tour de force with latest LP, ‘Carrie & Lowell’.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsApril 7, 2015 ago

James Bay, Chaos And The Calm [📷: Republic]

James Bay Sounds Formidable On ‘Chaos And The Calm’

Youthful British standout James Bay arrives with a polished debut, Chaos And The Calm.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsApril 1, 2015 ago

Mumford & Sons, Babel © Glassnote

Mumford & Sons, Babel | Album Review

‘Babel,’ the highly-anticipated sophomore album from Mumford & Sons, gives them a solid, but not necessarily innovative album.

By brent80, 14 yearsSeptember 26, 2012 ago

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