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Review: The Smile – Wall of Eyes

Reviews / February 8, 2024

The Smile’s second album Wall of Eyes will both sate Radiohead fans and raise their anxiety about seeing the legendary rock band re-form.

Reviews / January 25, 2024

The Vaccines sixth album Pick-Up Full of Pink Carnations is an incredibly safe return to form for the band.

Reviews / October 16, 2023

The National’s second full-length album of 2023 emphasizes both the strengths and the weaknesses of its predecessor.

Reviews / September 28, 2023

World of Hassle takes a half-step away from the sounds that made Palomo famous with Neon Indian, cautiously exploring an all-new style.

Reviews / August 20, 2023

The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons sounds straight from the 2000s garage rock revival, and is all the better for it.

Reviews / July 13, 2023

The solo debut by Fontaines D.C.’s lead singer satisfies, showing off his unexpected musical sides.

Reviews / June 29, 2023

Sigur Rós’ eighth album Átta is full of individual majesty that becomes cumbersome as a whole.

Reviews / May 10, 2023

Despite its star-studded roster, the National’s ninth album shines brightest on its guest-free tracks.

Reviews / April 11, 2023

Continue as a Guest dials back the New Pornographers’ signature hooks in favor of less-gratifying subtlety.

Reviews / January 24, 2023

Belle and Sebastian’s 12th studio album stands out for its cohesion as an upbeat, pop-forward release with nary a slow song in sight.

Reviews / November 17, 2022

Phoenix’s seventh album Alpha Zulu is their first release that could be categorized as just “synthpop,” which the band surprisingly pulls off.

Reviews / October 27, 2022

The Car has the distinction of being the second-best Arctic Monkeys lounge album, and their most boring release to date.