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Posted on March 11th, 2010 (4:14 pm) by Joseph Bogen

The reluctant New Jerseyites overreach bigtime on their latest effort, a concept album about the Civil War.

Posted on March 11th, 2010 (3:28 pm) by Ryan Hall

Sweeping orchestral arrangements that resist any post- or neo- tags define this incredible new addition to the Icelandic Bedroom Communities roster.

Ted Leo & The Pharmacists: The Brutalist Bricks

Posted on March 10th, 2010 (4:26 pm) by Bradley Hartsell

The venerable power poppers sound like they are reaching on their fifth album, and the annoyances rack up pretty quickly. Even when their strengths are on display they become grating to even the most forgiving ears.

Ellie Goulding: Lights

Posted on March 10th, 2010 (3:13 pm) by D Arcy Benincosa

The songs, the album, the singer herself were all designed to seduce the pop charts, and seduce them they will.

Gorillaz: Plastic Beach

Posted on March 9th, 2010 (2:32 pm) by Nicholas Henderson

From its first few otherworldly bars to its deranged finale, the third and (possibly) final album from Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett’s primate pop phenomenon breathtakingly exceeds its many lofty ambitions, delivering at once an unforgettable and iconic generational statement, and an intimidating masterwork of sonic diversity.

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club: Beat the Devil's Tattoo

Posted on March 9th, 2010 (1:55 pm) by Jennifer Monteagudo

The San Franciscan garage rockers drank the UK “alternative” kool-aid and created a pimpled album. Dark rock and southern folk tracks stand alongside ‘90s Oasis throwaways.

Aloha: Home Acres

Posted on March 8th, 2010 (4:20 pm) by Ryan Hall

The geographically displaced prog-poppers delve deep into tempestuous topics and emerge with the heaviest and ultimately best album of their career.

Keepaway: Baby Style EP

Posted on March 8th, 2010 (3:24 pm) by Joe Huneau

The Brooklyn trio's debut EP is ripe with flashes of harmonic inspiration, although they have some difficulty breaking away from their influences.

Vitamin Seed: Comet Crystal Drip

Posted on March 5th, 2010 (2:41 pm) by Christopher Borden

Teenage dreams so hard to beat.

Title Tracks: It Was Easy

Posted on March 5th, 2010 (1:55 pm) by Joseph Bogen

Former Q and Not U member, John Davis releases a dull and uncreative debut that does next to nothing to stand out from the crowd.

Malachai: Ugly Side Of Love

Posted on March 4th, 2010 (3:16 pm) by Joseph Bogen

This British duo may have some clever ideas. Too bad they have hardly any songs worth listening to.

Field Music: Measure

Posted on March 4th, 2010 (2:33 pm) by Chad Flanders

On their sophomore LP, the band seems to be attempting to break free of the formula that served them (and us) on their last album. The result is a thoroughly unsatisfying double album.

Rogue Wave: Permalight

Posted on March 3rd, 2010 (5:01 pm) by Peter Schauf

The latest release from the California group is significantly lighter in its production than their previous albums, but the spotlight has shifted from the songwriting to the beats. Weird.

Moon Duo: Escape

Posted on March 3rd, 2010 (4:32 pm) by Mathew Plotnick

Consisting of two members from Wooden Shjips, the Duo has crafted an impressive, albeit short, album of psychedelic space rock.

Broken Bells: Broken Bells

Posted on March 2nd, 2010 (4:20 pm) by Peter Schauf

The debut collaboration between James Mercer and Danger Mouse may have its share of problems, but those are almost exclusively due to expectations based on the two reputations that precede the band.

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