Jason Isbell, 'Something More Than Free' - Album ReviewJason Isbell, 'Something More Than Free' - Album ReviewOn his fifth album, singer-songwriter Jason Isbell practically gives a master class on the art of songwriting. Saby Reyes-KulkarniSaby Reyes-Kulkarni
Tame Impala, 'Currents' - Album ReviewTame Impala, 'Currents' - Album ReviewOn the third Tame Impala album, Kevin Parker takes big risks, drops guitars in favor of synths, eschews pop hooks, and yet still achieves sublime beauty. Saby Reyes-KulkarniSaby Reyes-Kulkarni
Album Review: Veruca Salt, 'Ghost Notes' Album Review: Veruca Salt, 'Ghost Notes' For their first album with the original lineup in 18 years, reunited alt-rock quartet Veruca Salt manage to preserve their old spark. Saby Reyes-KulkarniSaby Reyes-Kulkarni
Album Review: Sharkmuffin, 'Chartreuse'Album Review: Sharkmuffin, 'Chartreuse'Sharkmuffin's garage-influenced proto-punk is reminiscent of Sleater-Kinney and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs with an even catchier melodic edge.Michael HaskoorMichael Haskoor
Album Review: Good Old War, 'Broken Into Better Shape'Album Review: Good Old War, 'Broken Into Better Shape'The Philadelphia trio-turned-duo break out of the coffeehouse-folk production style of their previous albums and go for broke with big-time pop. Saby Reyes-KulkarniSaby Reyes-Kulkarni
Album Review: Refused, 'Freedom' Album Review: Refused, 'Freedom' The legendary Swedish hardcore band has lost little, if any, of its furious energy during the members' 17 years apart.Saby Reyes-KulkarniSaby Reyes-Kulkarni
Album Review: Miguel, 'Wildheart'Album Review: Miguel, 'Wildheart'Miguel's new album represents the end of the first phase of his career.Elias LeightElias Leight
Album Review: Parlour Tricks, 'Broken Hearts/Bones' Album Review: Parlour Tricks, 'Broken Hearts/Bones' The NYC sextet unfurls a complex tapestry of synth-rich pop music that demands multiple sittings to fully wrap your head around.Saby Reyes-KulkarniSaby Reyes-Kulkarni
Album Review: Cayucas, 'Dancing at the Blue Lagoon' Album Review: Cayucas, 'Dancing at the Blue Lagoon' On their sophomore album, L.A.-based duo Cayucas paint a hazy picture of the half-real, half-imagined California of their childhood. Saby Reyes-KulkarniSaby Reyes-Kulkarni
Album Review: Richard Thompson, 'Still' Album Review: Richard Thompson, 'Still' Forty or so albums into a five-decade career, the venerated British singer-songwriter gets a little help from Wilco leader Jeff Tweedy.Saby Reyes-KulkarniSaby Reyes-Kulkarni