The decade closed out strong. While there was only one album that was overwhelmingly spectacular and moving this year (hint: it’s #1), there were more wonderfully solid and balanced albums than there had been in years. Rather than try and cram my thoughts on these gems into suffocatingly concise little blurbs, I thought it better [...]
Top 50 Albums of ’00s (30-21)
The further continuation of looking back at the top albums of the 00s. In case you need a recap on the tenants used to make these rankings or missed the previous efforts: #50-41 & #40-31. 30. Delayer – The Heavenly States If the heart of rock ‘n roll is indeed still beating then Delayer is [...]
Top 50 Albums of 00s (40-31)
The ongoing look back at the top albums of the 00s. In case you need a recap on the tenants used to make these rankings or missed the previous effort: #50-41. 40. The Devil And God Are Raging Inside Me – Brand New Brand New’s third album finds the group in a place where fighting [...]
Top 50 Albums of 00s (50-41)
So as someone that writes about music, it turns out I’m contractually obligated to make a “Best Albums of the Decade” list. I was unaware such fictitious contracts existed, but I fear the faux, so here we go. A quick explanation on the ranking criteria: This list is very much my own. You be able [...]
Pill Wonder Feature From The Inlander
Double Life Seattle’s Pill Wonder is making a splash in the industry — but they still have bills to pay Dana Jewell has to call me back. His band Pill Wonder is generating some serious noise. The band and their cluttered lo-fi pop sound are riding a wave of good publicity thanks to a handful [...]
