Favorite Albums of 2014: Transgender Dysphoria Blues, by Against Me!
The album she’s waited her whole life to make is urgent and tuneful. Click for full review.
Favorite Albums of 2014
Favorite Albums of 2014: Return to Bohemia, by Cleaners From Venus
Between his terrific new album and reissues of his obscure work, it’s a great time to discover DIY pop godfather Martin Newell, aka The Cleaners From Venus. Click for full review.
Favorite Albums of 2014: Body Questions, by Floating Action
Unassuming style, but terrific song craft. Click for full review.
Favorite Albums of 2014: The Take Off And Landing Of Everything, by Elbow
Melancholy + Elegance = Melagance, Pt. 2. Click for full review.
Favorite Albums of 2014: Ritual In Repeat, by Tennis
Their best album yet; a retro blend that sounds both familiar and fresh. Click for full review.
Favorite Albums of 2014: Past Life, by Lost In The Trees
The North Carolina band’s chamber folk gets more muscular. Click for full review.
Favorite Albums of 2014: Saudade, by Thievery Corporation
Traditional Brazilian music with a global twist; groovy, seductive, beautiful. Click for full review.
Favorite Albums of 2014: The Both (s/t)
Aimee Mann and Ted Leo were born to work together as The Both, their voices and sensibilities perfectly complementing one another. I hope they never stop. Click for full review.