Following a five year hiatus, James Murphy and LCD Soundsystem return with an powerfully poignant album of realisation and maturity. After returning with a number of festival performances last year, the band announced that their fourth LP American Dream would … Continue reading LCD Soundsystem – American Dream Review Can the acclaimed trio of albums become a quartet?
●●●●○ 1992 is a fresh gift from the New York rap scene, offered up by Destiny Frasqueri – AKA Princess Nokia – the “Jewish, Puerto Rican, little bit Italian,” rapper from Spanish Harlem. Trumpeting her arrival on the scene, … Continue reading Princess Nokia, 1992 Deluxe – Review Susie Birmingham finds promise in rapper Destiny Frasqueri’s debut offering
●●●○○ The National’s most recent offering Sleep Well Beast follows after Trouble Will Find Me, which was a puzzling record. It continued their unbroken streak of critical acclaim, appearing on multiple “Albums of the Year” lists as well … Continue reading The National, Sleep Well Beast – Album Review In the midst of their two sold-out shows at Vicar Street, Conall Monaghan takes a look at The National’s latest offering, and finds himself underwhelmed.
Sifting through YouTube compilations of what the Beach Boys’ Sunflower could have been during those early 1970s, when the band at last picked up their slithery muse again, holding on as long as that period which brought them the exotic … Continue reading Retro Records: The Beach Boys’ Sunflower The intriguing and troubled production history of the album and it’s band members is analysed in conjunction with the tracks featured on Sunflower
●●●●● Ever since the release of her major-label debut Born To Die in 2012, Lana Del Rey has commanded the attention of critics and fans alike from around the world. The singer’s latest album Lust For Life has been hotly … Continue reading TRACK BY TRACK: Lana Del Rey Delivers Hope for the Future with ‘Lust For Life’
The novelty of Purity Ring’s sound has worn off and they have unfortunately not provided the substance to maintain the hype. (●●○○○) Continue reading Another Eternity, Purity Ring – review
Finnán Tobin and Tara Joshi review new tracks from Karen O, SBTRKT, Girl Band and more. Continue reading This week’s new tracks – review