All posts tagged 'talking heads'
Bright Green Field // Squid
Squid take characteristics from krautrock, dub, funk, and jazz to form a sound that is remarkably coherent and wholly distinct. It’s chaotic, but it works.
Statsioxide: our first 250 reviews in numbers
After six long, resolutely joyless years we passed another album review milestone. To celebrate here’s a look at some sweet, sweet data.
‘Quite comfortably the best thing I've listened to this year’ - André and Andrew listen to Shame
Crunchy guitars and relentless percussion abound in Shame's new record 'Drunk Tank Pink'. Yes we're two weeks into the year, but a highlight all the same.
Painting the Roses // Midnight Sister
Part dramatic dream, part sun-soaked soliloquy, part love letter to mid-century pop rock, Midnight Sister have sewn together a wistful, woozy record.
How to Dismantle a Frontloaded Discography: U2’s studio albums ranked
Our journey had its ups and downs but we feel confident of where we ended up. Which is just as well, because we’re never putting ourselves through this again.
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.
Lost Girls // Bat for Lashes
A satisfying-yet-unspectacular entry in the Bat for Lashes discography. Heartily recommended to those who share Khan’s affection for the ’80s.
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.
Dylan Seeger: ‘Albums take you on journeys that 4-minute singles will never replicate.’
Dylan Seeger is a musician and designer living in New York, as is tradition. We talk Claye, the pressures of recording solo, and (sound) circumcision.
Sound of Silver // LCD Soundsystem
Murphy's not merely indulging his influences or recreating the past here. He delves into the past to forge a new, heady, indelible blend of electronica and rock.
Remain in Light // Talking Heads
Under the Midas wing of Brian Eno, Talking Heads juggle African genres with Western experimentation and innovative digital play.