Indie/Alternative Review – Page 48

Fort Ancient – I Believe in Tornadoes – Review

October 28, 2005

A band with the potential and capability of writing songs that simultaneously make the audience dance, rock out, and feel a deep melancholy behind the eyes.

At The Drive-In – This Station Is Non-Operational – Review

October 21, 2005

As a retrospective, This Station Is Non-Operational decently chronicles the band’s growth from nascent emocore to writhing, salsa-infested post-punk hybrid.

Graham Coxon – Happiness in Magazines – Review

September 30, 2005

Is it possible to write a Graham Coxon review without mentioning Blur? Probably not, even if the two camps’ music have little in common.

The Evens – Review

September 30, 2005

A new project by two of indie rock’s brightest (Ian MacKaye and Amy Farina), channeling all of what they’ve learned into a new band. That just happens to rule.

Ted Leo/Pharmacists – Shake the Sheets – Review

June 15, 2005

For an ex-hardcore semi-icon, Ted Leo sure has an airy ’70s voice and a funky pop jones that makes any attempt at typecast more than a bit difficult.

Ani DiFranco – Knuckle Down – Review

June 13, 2005

My favorite Ani DiFranco record. No, I’m not a diehard fan, but I have heard enough. The most melodically delicious songs that Ani has ever written.

Plain White T’s – All That We Needed – Review

June 13, 2005

Nothing original here. All of the songs rhyme a lot, and the vocals cling to the drum beat. They top off with “Hey There Delilah” to show their sensitive side.

Motion City Soundtrack – Commit This to Memory – Review

June 13, 2005

I nervously held my breath before pushing play. Relief. The snyth is still there. The bounciness of their songs still makes my head bop along to the beat.

Wan Santo Condo – Review

June 13, 2005

The band’s self-titled debut combines ingredients from alternative, indie, and even country to make quite a tasty dish.

The Wedding Present – Take Fountain – Review

June 13, 2005

Unlike the emo acts that cite The Wedding Present as an influence, Gedge’s honest lamentations are a therapeutic release rather than a suicide note.