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Against Me! // Shapeshift With Me

by Nick Warren9/28/2016, 1:00 PM

Shapeshift With Me, relative to the band's spectacular catalog as a whole, is certainly one of their less powerful studio albums.

Preoccupations // Preoccupations

by Nick Warren9/28/2016, 11:45 AM

Preoccupations is a noble effort of post-punk revival.

Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds // Skeleton Tree

by Nick Warren9/28/2016, 10:30 AM

Cave's musical output has frequently dealt with the issue of death, but never with such a concrete, personal perspective.

Okkervil River // Away

by Nick Warren9/28/2016, 9:00 AM

Its title might as well be a mission statement.

Signals Midwest // At This Age

by Nick Warren9/14/2016, 2:15 PM

This is the fourth album for Cleveland punk quartet Signals Midwest, and it might be their best yet.

onewayness + dRachEmUsiK // Mirrors to the Bonfire

by Nick Warren9/14/2016, 12:30 PM

Mirrors to the Bonfire presents a poetic soundscape.

Strangers and Liars // A Little Bit Stranger

by Nick Warren9/14/2016, 10:45 AM

A Little Bit Stranger perfectly showcases the Erie band at their best.

Angel Olsen // My Woman

by Nick Warren9/14/2016, 9:00 AM

The My Woman album creates a fresh identity for Angel Olsen.

Old Songs New Opportunities // Simba La La: World Music for Children

by Nick Warren8/31/2016, 1:30 PM

The Erie Art Museum has helped to create a cultural artifact filled with joy and hope.

Young the Giant // Home of the Strange

by Nick Warren8/31/2016, 12:00 PM

The Irvine, California rock quintet provide another collection of acceptable "alternative" rock.

Frank Ocean // Blonde

by Nick Warren8/31/2016, 10:30 AM

After crossing vast seas to live up to the hype of his first album, Frank Ocean has made it.

Ryley Walker // Golden Sings That Have Been Sung

by Nick Warren8/31/2016, 9:00 AM

At his best, he's one of the best indie folk artists working today.

Two Steps on the Water // God Forbid Anyone Look Me in the Eye

by Nick Warren8/17/2016, 1:30 PM

Two Steps are a trio from Melbourne, Australia consisting of drums, guitar, and violin.

NAO // For All We Know

by Nick Warren8/17/2016, 12:00 PM

NAO described the album to Billboard as a "definite nod" to the pop music of the 1990s.

Dinosaur Jr. // Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not

by Nick Warren8/17/2016, 10:30 AM

J Mascis, Lou Barlow, and Murph are back again, right where they ought to be.

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