When projects attempt to be conceptual in both their style and purpose, there arises a sensitive area where criticism has difficulty retreating from the
It can be a difficult task to find a band whose lyrical content tends to stray away from the clichés of love and the
by Mike Mineo ———————————————————————————————– 10. Dr. Dog – Fate For their fifth album, Fate, Dr. Dog intentionally granted high expectations months before the release.
by Mike Mineo ———————————————————————————————– 30. Air France – No Way Down EP This feature may be called the “Top 50 Albums of 2008”, but
Though there are still a few underexposed albums from 2008 that I will feature in the coming weeks, it is most certainly not too
Like a swimmer dipping his foot into water to determine the proper temperature, many musicians comprehend the importance of testing the waters. Few of
With acclaimed artists like Belle & Sebastian, Franz Ferdinand, and Mogwai becoming highly reputable names over the past few years, even the youngest of
In present day, calling a genre “dead” will most often be looked upon as a controversial statement. There are countless numbers of musicians specializing
Even though some artists clearly have the distinguished ability to write quality songs purely on their own, others tend to hold a form of
Though both aspects of optimistic ascension and pessimistic declination remain prevalent in the lyrical content for most conventional songwriters, there is often evidence of