While some pop comics focus on trying to evoke emotions through particular musical references, that’s not the tack that David Lapham took with his (sadly short-lived) Young Liars series. Two song titles emblazoned on a cassette appear at the start…
Mission Of Burma- Unsound (Fire Records, 2012)
Ten years and four albums into the second act of their career, Mission Of Burma continue to work exponential wonders. Their new release, Unsound, is as visceral and immediate as any album I’ve heard this year (and possibly this lifetime)…
Blur- Under The Westway b/w The Puritan (EMI, 2012)
On July 2nd, Blur released two new songs. It’s the group’s first material to see the light of day in a couple of years. And though they’ve stayed busy in the intervening time with sporadic live shows and innumerable side…
Single Reviews: Slavic Soul Party, Public Enemy, Nas vs. Massive Attack
Slavic Soul Party- Jackson b/w Gangsta (Electric Cowbell Records) Slavic Soul Party is a Balkan-fusion brass band that produces a unique form of melting-pot musical madness. Their new single, “Jackson” — now available on 7″ single from Electric Cowbell Records…
Neil Young & Crazy Horse- Americana (Reprise Records, 2012)
One of the greatest and most infuriating thing about Neil Young is his steadfast unpredictability. He clearly follows his internal muse wherever it leads, and gives no fucks about his audience’s expectations. His career has been marked with all manner…
Record Reviews: Mucca Pazza, Rob Swift’s Roc Raida Mix
Mucca Pazza- Safety Fifth (Electric Cowbell Records, 2012) Mucca Pazza are a few-dozen strong group from Chicago, an ensemble that blends a bewildering array of styles (tango, spaghetti western soundtracks, and heavy funk, to name just a few), delivers the…