Goose’s Attempt to Solve the Studio Album Puzzle Is Superb
On Everything Must Go, Goose celebrate the past, unlock new possibilities, and deliver one of the best studio albums by a jam band to date.
Patrick Gill
Patrick Gill is an Ohio native, where he lives with his wife and children. He has a passion for music and previously wrote for the online publication Lost at Sea. He works for a local non-profit focused on making higher education more accessible and actively volunteers in the community.
Beirut’s ‘A Study of Losses’ Is an Impressive Feat
Zach Condon’s (Beirut) commission to compose music for a Swedish circus works well as an album but serves better as an artistic statement.
Tunde Adebimpe’s Rare Talent Comes Into Sharp Focus
While still discovering his individual identity, TV on the Radio frontman Tunde Adebimpe offers plenty to consider about the human condition along the way.
Bon Iver Finds Inner Peace on ‘SABLE, fABLE’
Bon Iver’s fifth studio LP SABLE, fABLE shifts from the stark beauty of the original EP to include uplifting sounds that are as enjoyable as they are personal.
Okkervil River’s ‘Black Sheep Boy’ Is Still Brilliant at 20
Okkervil River’s complicated and flawed masterpiece, Black Sheep Boy, found inspiration in an unexpected place, ultimately becoming career-affirming.
Sharp Pins’ ‘Radio DDR’ on Vinyl Is a Rewarding Lo-Fi Listen
Sharp Pins’ aesthetic feels like an attempt to keep analog alive in a digital world: get your hands on a zine, fill out a form, send cash, and receive a tape in return.
Japanese Breakfast Find Inspiration in the Past
On For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women), Japanese Breakfast quiet the fanfare but deliver enough quality to stay relevant.
Jesse Welles Sounds Assured on the Multidimensional ‘Middle’
Youthful Arkansas native Jesse Welles has been at it for years but moves beyond protest music to the sophisticated alternative country of Middle.
Queens of the Stone Age Played Long Game with ‘Lullabies to Paralyze’
Circumstances surrounding Queens of the Stone Age’s ‘Lullabies to Paralyze’ forced the band to transition and double down on their iconic brand of alternative rock.
Hamilton Leithauser’s ‘This Side of the Island’ Is Refreshing and Rewarding
Hamilton Leithauser’s This Side of the Island features some incredibly compelling tracks and his most sophisticated instrumentation to date.
The Tubs Explore Love and Loss on ‘Cotton Crown’
The Tubs’ Cotton Crown deals with darker themes about love, loss, and failure despite their penchant for sunny jangle pop sounds.
Doves’ ‘Constellations For the Lonely’ Is a Bit Surprising
With Jimi Goodwin sitting out on some tracks, Doves create a familiar mood, even if they do not achieve the same level of greatness.