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.

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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.

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Favorite Albums of 2014: Body Questions, by Floating Action

Unassuming style, but terrific song craft. Click for full review.

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Favorite Albums of 2014: The Take Off And Landing Of Everything, by Elbow

Melancholy + Elegance = Melagance, Pt. 2. Click for full review.

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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.

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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.

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Favorite Albums of 2014: Saudade, by Thievery Corporation

Traditional Brazilian music with a global twist; groovy, seductive, beautiful. Click for full review.

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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.

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