Swans’ newest album “leaving meaning” is the first accessible listener-friendly album in the no-wave group’s expansive catalog. By Altug Karakurt
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Rex Orange County underwhelms expectations on new album ‘Pony’
by Ben Bermanby Ben BermanThe young singer-songwriter’s follow-up to “Apricot Princess” is a surface level attempt, lacking in adequate variety. By Ben Berman
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Controversial rapper Kanye West fails to hit mark upon finally releasing a short-lived devout journey of a new album. By Benny Titelbaum
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Ex-Sonic Youth member Kim Gordon takes an avant-garde stab at her first solo album, “No Home Record.” By Cameron Markuson
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Singer-songwriter Angel Olsen’s latest album “All Mirrors” sees the artist changing in many ways. By Cameron Markuson
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Review: Temples’ ‘Hot Motion’ is overly nostalgic and derivative
by Ben Bermanby Ben BermanIn “Hot Motion,” Temples revive the experimental, hypnotic sounds of the 60s, but they rely too heavily on the sound of their influences. By Ben Berman
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Alabama Shakes lead vocalist and guitarist Britanny Howard has paved a solo identity with her new solo debut album “Jaime.” By Benny Titelbaum
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(Sandy) Alex G will be coming to Denver’s Marquis Theater on Nov. 6 to tour his latest album “House of Sugar.” By Cameron Markuson
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In his latest studio album, Devendra Banhart explores different types of love through multilinguistic lyrics. By Andrew Loeber
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Review: JPEGMAFIA tackles fame, injustice in ‘All My Heroes Are Cornballs’
by Ben Bermanby Ben BermanThe rapper’s latest album features distorted sounds and provocative lyrics perfectly suited for the digital age. By Ben Berman