Review: The Libertines – All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade
All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade is the first Libertines album that’s just “fine.”
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All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade is the first Libertines album that’s just “fine.”
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Only God Was Above Us succeeds by being more expansive than early Vampire Weekend and much more cohesive than Father of the Bride
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MGMT’s fifth album sounds nothing like its predecessor Little Dark Age, and shows a previously unseen, more vulnerable side to the duo.
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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.
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The Vaccines sixth album Pick-Up Full of Pink Carnations is an incredibly safe return to form for the band.
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The National’s second full-length album of 2023 emphasizes both the strengths and the weaknesses of its predecessor.
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World of Hassle takes a half-step away from the sounds that made Palomo famous with Neon Indian, cautiously exploring an all-new style.
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The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons sounds straight from the 2000s garage rock revival, and is all the better for it.
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The solo debut by Fontaines D.C.’s lead singer satisfies, showing off his unexpected musical sides.
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Sigur Rós’ eighth album Átta is full of individual majesty that becomes cumbersome as a whole.
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Despite its star-studded roster, the National’s ninth album shines brightest on its guest-free tracks.
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Continue as a Guest dials back the New Pornographers’ signature hooks in favor of less-gratifying subtlety.
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