By
Michelle Luksh
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Apr 12, 2011
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Yes, we lagged on reviewing the new Strokes album. But sometimes it's better to let music sink in and gage the reactions of those who love and those who hate the product before forming an opinion.Ever since word broke that The Strokes were back in th...
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Kimberly Manning
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Mar 28, 2011
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After 24 years of being in a band, Chicago natives Eleventh Dream Day (EDD) released their tenth album -- their first since 2006 -- Riot Now! on local label, Thrill Jockey.Grunge meets ambient meets punk -- that's Eleventh Dream Day. The collaborati...
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Kimberly Manning
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Mar 3, 2011
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Arbouretum has traded in their folk-ridden tunes for a heavier, fuzzier sound. Creating a vintage 70s flashback, the Baltimore-based clan has taken on a deeper voice and heavier tone in their newest release, The Gathering, from Thrill Jockey.Inspired...
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Devin Duckworth
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Dec 23, 2010
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It starts with three brothers, a cousin, and a southern Texas upbringing. That is Hacienda. With the musical essence of The Beatles and The Beach Boys, it's no wonder how much of a musical success these guys have become. Good fortune sure has been Ha...
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Taylor Fife
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Jul 24, 2010
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Matthew Melton has been rocking out in the East Bay with Bare Wires for some time now, but their latest, Seeking Love, is the first polished product that displays the energy and vigor of the project in a tidy package. This album retains the hard rock...
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Taylor Fife
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Jul 9, 2010
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Ty Segall's been stomping about San Francisco playing straightforward garage rock in the vein of local favorites Thee Oh Sees and Sic Alps for a hot minute now, so the retro lo-fi sound on his latest shouldn't be a shocker. On Melted, Ty delivers 30 ...
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