Posted inAlbum Club English Pop
Nilüfer Yanya – My Method Actor
The first time I played this album, I greatly enjoyed the sound of its muted beats, acoustic guitars, and carefully programmed synths -- the lush and grungy tones alike are…
Posted inAlbum Club English Indie
English Teacher – This Could Be Texas
I'm a groove guy, so it was hard not to be disappointed by the grooveless opener on this record. There's more than one way to make good music, I told…
Posted inAlbum Club English
The Jay Groovara Band – Zombie Land
I have a soft spot for shambolic jam records, but I find this a bit monotonous (one of the hazards of writing on the subject of tedium, as a couple…
Posted inAlbum Club American Jazz
Knower – Knower Forever
After an aimless orchestrated introductory track (I would have skipped, but Louis Cole has earned the right to dick me around for 2:26), this is a superb dance record. I…