It is a universally known fact that music writers are terrible writers. Prone to cliches, platitudes, and gross generalizations, we burden ourselves with the task of describing the intangible qualities of the music we try to make you buy. So…
I hesitate to use the word “experimental” when it comes to music. To me, “experimental” means a bunch of people noodling around on their instruments while ignoring silly concepts of Western music like “melody” and “keys.” I guess it’s because…
You’ve heard this music before. But as you focus on the lyrics, you realize you actually don’t know the song at all. That’s the impression I get from listening to Fire Mountain, anyway. This Alabama-based band has taken the best…
I’m not well-versed enough in my punk rock to give you a detailed description of Jinx Removing’s style, but I can describe it one word: fun. Some of the songs on this EP, like “Johnny Depp Was Our Friend,” are…
Clocking in at 18 songs and 75 minutes, I can no longer justifiably call any album other than Town and Country a tour de force. And it’s not just the sheer quantity of music here: every one of the 18…