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Favorite Albums of 2014: Under Color of Official Right, by Protomartyr

April 6, 2018January 11, 2015 by Mark Griffin

Arty post-punk from Detroit that’s catchy, ferocious, moody, even pretty, as singer Joe Casey stands crooning at the center of the storm. Click for full review.

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Favorite Albums of 2014: Shriek, by Wye Oak

April 6, 2018January 11, 2015 by Mark Griffin

Sensuous grooves, unexpected beats, warm electronics; definitely one of 2014’s top five. Click for full review.

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Favorite Albums of 2014: The Ambassador, by Gabriel Kahane

April 6, 2018January 11, 2015 by Mark Griffin

Classical and rock palettes blend in ten ambitious, symphonic movies for your ears about specific addresses in Los Angeles. Click for full review.

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Favorite Albums of 2014: Trouble, by Hospitality

April 8, 2018January 11, 2015 by Mark Griffin

Trouble contains echoes of Hospitality’s breezy, charming debut, but adds more variety and muscle. Click for full review.

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Favorite Albums of 2014: Sweet Disarray, by Dan Croll

April 6, 2018January 11, 2015 by Mark Griffin

Exotic sounds and rhythms combine with sparkling songcraft for a result that’s heartfelt, sunny and inspired. Click for full review.

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Favorite Albums of 2014: Complete Surrender, by Slow Club

April 6, 2018January 11, 2015 by Mark Griffin

Dynamics and the powerful, emotional voice of Rebecca Taylor are keys to this album’s success. Click for full review.

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Favorite Albums of 2014: Morning Phase, by Beck

October 17, 2020January 11, 2015 by Mark Griffin

A return to the sound of Sea Change: lovely songs; honeyed harmonies; golden, warm instrumentation. Click for full review.

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Favorite Albums of 2014: Moving On, by Kan Wakan

April 6, 2018January 10, 2015 by Mark Griffin

Click for full review in which I unpack my adjectives, because I’m going to need them all.

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