All posts tagged 'art rock'
The Moon & Antarctica // Modest Mouse
Provided you're in the right mood, The Moon & Antarctica is one of the standout indie rock releases of the 2000s.
Ágætis byrjun // Sigur Rós
Layers upon layers of sensuous strings, steady soundscapes, and ghostly vocals combine to create an record that is impressive, yet fatiguing.
American Utopia // David Byrne
The record isn’t a masterclass, but there are still enough dashes of genius and genuine fun to make it one of the strongest releases of the year.
Mountain Moves // Deerhoof
Deerhoof cram dozens of ideas into a 40-minute album, which is not only technically impressive, but thoroughly amusing. This is a defiant and joyous listen.
Painted Ruins // Grizzly Bear
There are moments of glory all over the release but they don't hang around long. As time wears on it seems there is more to forget than there is to remember.
OK Computer // Radiohead
To brand this a landmark of the '90s is a disservice to its quality. OK Computer is as relevant now as ever, both culturally and sonically.
A Moon Shaped Pool // Radiohead
A daunting experience that revels in its sorrow. Radiohead have produced better records, but never before has their desolation sounded so gorgeous.
Funeral // Arcade Fire
Funeral is the beating heart of adolescence, a journey that voices the struggle of coming to terms with growing up. Beautifully intense and emotionally draining.
Low // David Bowie
Bite-sized servings of vintage Bowie glam-rock combine with brooding instrumental soundscapes to make Low a truly special album.