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Bad Astronaut – Houston: We Have a Drinking Problem – Review

January 3, 2003

Epic transformations which at first seem incongruous become natural crescendos, multi-dimensioned vocal melodies prove themselves to be many limbs to one body.

The Stereo – Rewind+Record – Review

January 3, 2003

Where previous releases saw The Stereo plowing through every song with muscular anthems, Rewind+Record retains the potency without roaring past the listener.

No Knife – Riot for Romance! – Review

January 3, 2003

Everything we’ve come to know and love about No Knife: Samurai blade-sharp guitar slices, clever/danceable beats, angular riff-o-ramas, heartfelt crooning…

Songs From the Penalty Box – 5 – Review

January 3, 2003

The latest Songs From the Penalty Box proves that Tooth & Nail is home to the best entries in the “sentimental Dawson’s Creek soundtrack” sweepstakes.

Logh – Every Time a Bell Rings an Angel Gets His Wings – Review

January 3, 2003

Logh find their strength not in distortion pedals but lightly-plucked arpeggios, misty ambient fogs, and the ability to paint Nordic sunsets with moody songs.

My Very Last Breath – The Emo Diaries Chapter Eight – Review

January 3, 2003

It’s been a while since The Emo Diaries put out a worthy edition. Chapter Eight, My Very Last Breath finally lives up to the series’ predecessors.

In Our Lifetime – Vol. 3: The Revenge of Boston – Review

January 3, 2003

Ex-Grand Royal (oh, how we miss you!) honcho Mark Kates presents two volumes of urban, hip, eclectic-but-never-lost gems that mine surprise after surprise.

In Our Lifetime – Vol. 2 – Review

January 3, 2003

Ex-Grand Royal (oh, how we miss you!) honcho Mark Kates presents two volumes of urban, hip, eclectic-but-never-lost gems that mine surprise after surprise.

Jets To Brazil – Perfecting Loneliness – Review

January 3, 2003

Jets To Brazil have been waiting for this. No more hype, no more fans’ selfish expectations, no more focusing on the whole “ex members of” hoopla.

Interpol – Turn on the Bright Lights – Review

January 3, 2003

Interpol tap into early ’80s Manchester suicide pop ala Joy Division and The Smiths… but make the mixture their own by throwing in contemporary spins.