ALBUM REVIEW: Chance The Rapper’s ‘The Big Day’ is a Big Disappointment
Say it ain’t so, Chano!
Month: July 2019
THE UNDERDOGS: The Cars’ ‘Candy-O’
A column about underrated albums that didn’t get their due.
ALBUM REVIEW: Dreamville Returns With Their Third (And Best) ‘Revenge’ Installment Yet
J. Cole’s crew combines for one of the most commanding collaborative efforts the year.
ALBUM REVIEW: Peppa Pig’s First Album is One Wild Ride
A dark and harrowing listen from the beloved children’s show character.
Kiefer’s Music Mondays: The Strokes’ ‘Is This It’
The turn of the century classic turns 18 years old this week.
ALBUM REVIEW: Khruangbin Reaches for the Sky on ‘Hasta El Cielo’
The Texas trio gives their 2018 masterpiece a dub redux.
ALBUM REVIEW: Beyoncé’s Lion King Album Tries Too Hard
Quality performances and curation are marred by mixed execution.
‘Paul’s Boutique’ Turns 30
The commercial flop and sample-based masterpiece could have easily never happened.
ALBUM REVIEW: Peter Perrett is Ageless on ‘Humanworld’
The power-pop legend’s new solo outing is a sharp slice of rock filled with life lessons and love stories.
ALBUM REVIEW: Hatchie’s ‘Keepsake’ Isn’t Worth Holding Onto
The Aussie dream-pop singer’s ’90s-soaked debut is too much pop and not enough dream.
ALBUM REVIEW: David Berman’s Return As ‘Purple Mountains’ Is Marvelous
His first record since dissolving Silver Jews in 2009 is easily one of his finest.
ALBUM REVIEW: Titus Andronicus Keeps It Simple on ‘An Obelisk’
The New Jersey punks embrace a straightforward approach on their Bob Mould-produced sixth album.
ALBUM REVIEW: Mannequin Pussy Has No ‘Patience’
The Philly outfit is loud and noisy on brief third LP
An Extremely Subjective Ranking of Sample-Based Internet Music Genres
On June 13, 2009, the streets of Iran swarmed with protestors. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad had shockingly
ALBUM REVIEW: The Black Keys Get Back to Basics (Sort of) on “Let’s Rock”
The Akron duo’s first self-produced record in 13 years is, if nothing else, catchy as hell.
Kiefer’s Music Mondays: ‘Born in the U.S.A.’
Thirty-five years later, it’s still a subversive proclamation about everyday Americans.
My Top 20 Albums of 2019 So Far
MMC’s Editor-in-Chief lists his favorite records of the past six months.
ALBUM REVIEW: The Raconteurs Offer More of the Same on ‘Help Me Stranger’
Their first record in 11 years is bogged down by the same old mistakes.
My Top 10 Albums of 2019 So Far
MMC writers look back at the last 6 months of music
ALBUM REVIEW: Black Midi’s ‘Schlagenheim’ is a Promising Start
The exciting young experimentalists may have lost something when translating their frenetic live show to the studio.
The 5 Best Heavy Albums of 2019 So Far
MMC Writers look back at the last six months in music.
Kiefer’s Music Mondays: Florence + The Machine’s ‘Lungs’
Much like respiration, Florence Welch’s debut is as easy to listen to as it is invigorating.
THE UNDERDOGS: The Avalanches’ ‘Wildflower’
A column about underrated albums that didn’t get their due.