Albums 30 – 21 30. The Dead Texan The Dead Texan (Kranky; 82%) Adam Wiltzie’s ethereal solo debut under the moniker the Dead Texan is…
Albums 10 – 1 10. Devendra Banhart Rejoicing in the Hands/Nino Rojo (Young God; 84%/Young God; 83%) Hands: In many ways, Hands is this year’s…
Albums 50-41 50 :: Cool Kids Gone Fishing Mixtape (C.A.K.E.) It’s a pity this didn’t soundtrack more late-evening summer communions when it would have done…
Albums 20-11 20. Rjd2 Since We Last Spoke (Definitive Jux) I picked this album up at the absolutely mind-blowing record release concert that Rjd2 held…
Call 2004 the year of the comeback: Morrissey released his first album in seven years; Mission from Burma just released their second full length CD…
Albums 20 – 11 20. The Walkmen Bows & Arrows (Record Collection; 83%) While the album’s legs are really “The Rat” and “Little House of…
People who like music like making lists; it just sort of goes with the territory I guess but it seems pretty standard. Sure it’s not…
Albums 15 – 6 15. Super Furry Animals: Phantom Power (XL; 82%) The departure from their influences is in the Welshmen’s superlative use of subtle…
Albums 25 – 16 25. Basement Jaxx: Kish Kash (XL; 80%) While a couple of the choices for special guests confuse me (JC Chasez? What…
Albums 10 – 1 10. The Constantines The Constantines (Three Gut; 2001 / re: Sub Pop; 2004) Yeah, so it was technically released a few…