Hey kids, first things first. Generally I try to be as conservative as possible in assigning numerical percentages to the albums I’ve reviewed on this…

Our staff message-board at the original review archive often airs a familiar concern—a wariness of overrating the albums we review. Perhaps it’s out of fear…

He could sense the dust settling between the folds of his black robe, so he spun upon his toes like a top, and the barely…

At first I had planned on taking a list of songs, much like the one you see below, and making a complete mix CD that…

Albums 5 – 1 5. The Decemberists: Her Majesty, The Decemberists (Kill Rock Stars) Stevedores. Pantaloons. Dungarees. Shanties. A pop song based on a John…

Albums 40 – 31 40. Pernice Brothers: Yours, Mine, and Ours (Ashmont) There is absolutely nothing fascinating or exciting about this album, but it is…

February 6th Thursday isn’t much better. Abagail opened her eyes. The first thing she noticed was the elaborate brightness of where she was. More astounding…