Posts tagged "space rock"

Album artwork of 'Bossanova' by Pixies

Bossanova Pixies

Our first ever review. Reads like it too. In any case, the album can certainly boast a groove, but it lacks the edge of Pixies' best work.

Album artwork of 'Ladies and Gentleman We Are Floating in Space' by Spiritualized

Ladies and Gentleman We Are Floating in Space Spiritualized

A magnificent journey, with tortured themes, fragile vocals, irresistibly groovy basslines, beautifully spacious production, and such a curious closer.

Album artwork of 'Atomic' by Mogwai

Atomic Mogwai

Atomic can be exhausting, but in a manner that exhilarates rather than drains. There is plenty for Mogwai fans to love in this soundtrack.

Album artwork of 'Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots' by The Flaming Lips

Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots The Flaming Lips

The album functions best as a fantastical journey of curious thoughts and emotions. It’s clumsy, yet very loveable, and there’s nothing else quite like it.

Album artwork of 'Last Place' by Grandaddy

Last Place Grandaddy

Some artists have a hard time returning after a lengthy hiatus, but Grandaddy has done it with aplomb. Last Place is all you could want from a comeback.

Album artwork of 'And Nothing Hurt' by Spiritualized

And Nothing Hurt Spiritualized

This is the first Spiritualized album in six years, so it's bizarre to hear something that sounds like the product of artistic saturation.

Album artwork of 'The Sophtware Slump' by Grandaddy

The Sophtware Slump Grandaddy

Despite extended musical passages and eccentric lyrics, The Sophtware Slump is remarkably accessible. It's pop music for art students.

Album artwork of 'The Moon & Antarctica' by Modest Mouse

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.