Tracks
The New Pornographers: "The Jessica Numbers"
Halfway through the most anticipated release of this summer, the New Pornographers’ third album, Twin Cinema, there comes a song...
Jul 06, 2005
Tracks
Legacy: "I'm A Star"
Legacy’s a cocky ass, proclaiming himself the greatest writer ever in interviews and filling his Project Mayhem with middling brag...
Jul 06, 2005
Records
Sufjan Stevens: Illinois
Here is a map of Illinois. Relatively detailed. Did you know that 63% of Illinois’s land use is in...
Jul 05, 2005
Interviews
Architecture In Helsinki
After releasing the critically acclaimed yet widely slept-on Fingers Crossed in 2004, Architecture in Helsinki came out with tubas blaring,... Jul 01, 2005
Lists
Halfstravaganza 2005
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Records
The Golden Dogs: Everything in 3 Parts
“Their debut full length is a relentless pop record with remarkably few tell-tale signs of the group’s youth; from Blue...
Jun 22, 2005
Records
Various Artists: The Believer's Covers Compilation Comp
I love covers. I mean these things have to be right up there with (well-executed) concept albums and Johnny...
Jun 22, 2005
Records
The Circus Devils: Five
“Robert Pollard appears courtesy Matador Records.”It's interesting that the liner notes for Circus Devils’ latest offering, Five, ... Jun 22, 2005
Records
Pernice Brothers: Discover a Lovelier You
A couple of years ago I got the chance to interview Wheat, a rock/pop trio from Massachusetts, at...
Jun 22, 2005