“Indiana fuzz merchants FAERIE RING take us back to the earliest sounds of underground heaviness while suggesting a brutal and bright future for this manner of sludge and spectacle.” — PopMatters. PopMatters is currently streaming The Clearing, the debut full-length from Indiana-based fuzz rock collective FAERIE RING.The premiere comes on the eve of its release via King Volume Records.
Still On My Mind is by far Dido's most cohesive body of work, and I've got to say I'm more impressed than I expected to be. This is a massiveStill On My Mind is by far Dido's most cohesive body of work, and I've got to say I'm more impressed than I expected to be. This is a massive improvement from her previous album, which had a lot of moving parts that incorporated more electronic elements, but as a whole it didn't really work. With this one, she really perfected the acoustic/electronica fusion---all the parts are moving in synchrony with one another and the overall product is polished and makes musical sense. The only issue I really take with the album is that somewhere in the middle it loses its momentum a bit (particularly with the tracks Mad Love and Walking By, which feel a bit disruptive to the track list, but I do still enjoy them). This album offers exactly the poignant lyrics and wispy melodies I'd expect from Dido, but surprisingly (and successfully) layers them over electronic soundscapes and vocal harmonies unlike anything else we've heard from her. It is familiar, but new. Easily her finest work.…Expand
Well I was going to rate this cd 8 or 9, but i thought i had to do something about all those low scores people are giving! 'Drink and Drugs' Well I was going to rate this cd 8 or 9, but i thought i had to do something about all those low scores people are giving! 'Drink and Drugs' should have nothing to do with the music itself. im sure amy wouldnt want her sales to be 'Pity' Sales. No, amy winehouse is a talented young singer, her lyrics are meaningful, her beats are extraordinary. and this album in particular gives us exclusive access to the thoughts and emotions of a young London girl.…Expand