Ben Folds – Speed Graphic – Review

February 2, 2004

Speed Graphic, the first of the three self-released EPs, contains five songs that include new, old, and covers, kicking off with The Cure’s “In Between Days.”

Ima Robot – Review

February 2, 2004

Ima Robot mix elements of art-rock, pop, and New Wave (think David Bowie and Devo) with post-punk energy and infectious electronic beats.

Leaves – Breath – Review

February 2, 2004

Sound a helluva lot more British than Icelandic. Copying countrymen Sigur Rós would’ve been a lot more interesting than the pseudo-Coldplay at work here.

Elvis Costello – North – Review

February 2, 2004

Costello mourns, sarcastically takes jabs at, romanticizes, and praises the love cycle through tap-dancing vocals and evocative string arrangements.

Elbow – Cast of Thousands – Review

February 2, 2004

Elbow are from Manchester: Moody, creepily tranquil, painfully resigned, full of joy and paranoia… So why do I still not give two shits about them?

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