Category: Album Reviews
-
Binaural Album Review #50: Pearl Jam’s Haunting Headphone Masterpiece
Pearl Jam’s Binaural full track-by-track review for Album Review #50, looking at its haunting sound, headphone atmosphere, and underrated place in the band’s catalog.
-
Melophobia Album Review #49: Cage the Elephant’s Strange, Brilliant Turning Point
A track-by-track review of Melophobia by Cage the Elephant, looking at the album’s meaning, sound, story, standout moments, and strange creative turning point.
-
The Gold Album Review #48: Weezer Strips Things Back
My track-by-track review of Weezer’s The Gold Album, a loud, focused record that strips things back after SZNZ and brings the band together again.
-
Still Nervous Album Review #47: Bad Nerves Deliver a Fast, Loud, and Addictive Punk Rock Album
Bad Nerves’ Still Nervous is a fast, loud, and addictive punk rock album packed with hooks, attitude, energy, and strong themes. Here is my full track-by-track review.
-
Reality Awaits Album Review #46: The Strokes’ Darkest Album
My Reality Awaits album review looks at The Strokes’ darkest album, from predatory themes and abuse of power to Julian’s Auto-Tuned vocals and the album’s uneasy mood.
-
Frozen Charlotte Album Review #45: Jack White Lets It Rip
Read our full Frozen Charlotte album review by Jack White, with quick details, recording stories, track-by-track thoughts, and a brief FAQ.
-
Foreign Tongues Album Review #44: The Rolling Stones Are on an Incredible Run
Foreign Tongues is one of the most well-rounded Rolling Stones albums in years. In this track-by-track review, I explore every song, the stories behind the album, and why I believe the Stones are on one of the strongest late-career runs in rock history.
-
Jar of Flies Album Review #43: Alice In Chains’ Acoustic Masterpiece That Still Feels Heavy
Read my complete Jar of Flies Album Review #43 with a full track-by-track review, recording stories, and why Alice In Chains’ iconic EP still stands the test of time.
-
Orange Blood Album Review #42: Mt. Joy Finds Beauty in the Chaos
Read my full Orange Blood album review as I go track by track through Mt. Joy’s psychedelic, sun-drenched record and why it stands out in their catalog.
-
Crash Album Review #41: Dave Matthews Band’s 1996 Classic
Crash by Dave Matthews Band album review with a full track-by-track look at the 1996 classic, its recording story, standout songs, and lasting impact.