Category Archives: Best New Albums
Killer Mike “R.A.P. Music”
Killer Mike “R.A.P. Music” [Williams Street; 2012] Rating: 8.5 To open the final track on “R.A.P. Music,” Killer Mike lays out his mission statement: “I’ve never had a religious experience in a religious place. The closest I’ve ever come to … Continue reading
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Mirel Wagner “S/T”
Mirel Wagner “Mirel Wagner” [Friendly Fire; 2012] Rating: 8.5 Recently, Netflix added episodes on their instant que of the VH1 show “Classic Albums,” chronicling seminal albums and providing insight into the creation of each masterpiece. I’ve watched several episodes over … Continue reading
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Zammuto “Zammuto”
Zammuto “Zammuto” [Temporary Residence; 2012] Rating: 9 Technology can give people false encouragement. Whether it be the Xbox Kinect giving kids (and adults) everywhere the belief that they can actually dance or Instagram inspiring users to seek out their inner … Continue reading
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Lee Ranaldo “Between the Times and the Tides”
Lee Ranaldo “Between the Times and the Tides” [Matador; 2012] Rating: 8 I thought I had Sonic Youth pegged. Thurston Moore is the melody maker, Kim Gordon brings a seedy punk-rock edge, and Lee Ranaldo produces the experimental explorations. Their … Continue reading
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Cloud Nothings “Attack On Memory”
Cloud Nothings “Attack On Memory” [Carpark; 2012] Rating: 8 Steve Albini is the Greg Popovich of music (or vice versa). This comparison goes beyond the obvious fact that they are both curmudgeons whose impenitent honesty has been known to ruffle feathers … Continue reading
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