Dawn FM

Posted on December 28, 2022 by R.J.

Band: The Weeknd Album: Dawn FMBest song: “Out of Time” and “Gasoline” are excellent. Worst song: “Less Than Zero” is just OK. I kinda hate how much I like the Weeknd.

Mariner

Posted on December 13, 2022 by R.J.

Band:Cult of Luna and Julie ChristmasAlbum:MarinerBest song: “Cygnus” is a perfect, epic song.Worst song:”Approaching Transition” is the weakest song, but it’s very good (sorry, I almost only write about records I like). What’s beyond the next mountain? What lies among … Continue reading →

Moon Colony Bloodbath

Posted on October 20, 2012 by R.J.

Band: The Mountain Goats and John Vanderslice Album: Moon Colony Bloodbath Best song: “Scorpio Rising” Worst song: “Emerging” has a lot of things I hate about the Mountain Goats. It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of concept albums; … Continue reading →

The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

Posted on March 5, 2012 by R.J.

Band: Genesis Album: The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway Best song: The title track is amazing Worst song: Much of the second disc is mediocre to just OK. In college, I went through a progressive rock period. It was largely … Continue reading →

Let England Shake

Posted on December 9, 2011 by R.J.

Band: PJ Harvey Album: Let England Shake Best song: “This Glorious Land” is amazing and kind of scary. Worst song: “Hanging in the Wire,” while still pretty good, is the weakest of the record. A note: In a fit of … Continue reading →

Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death)

Posted on October 24, 2011 by R.J.

Band: Marilyn Manson Album: Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death) Best song: “The Fight Song” is pretty good. Worst song: The entire second half of the album is disappointing. I, like most reasonable people, adore The … Continue reading →

Show Your Bones

Posted on September 1, 2011 by R.J.

Band: Yeah Yeah Yeahs Album: Show Your Bones Best song: “Phenomena.” Worst song: “Honey Bear.” I’ve told this story before, most assuredly, in this or another space, but it’s always worth repeating. During the fall of my freshman year of … Continue reading →

Night Falls Over Kortedala

Posted on July 20, 2010 by R.J.

Band: Jens Lekman Album: Night Falls Over Kortedala Best song: “A Postcard to Nina” is gorgeous. “Sipping on the Sweet Nectar” is lovely. Worst song: “If I Could Cry (It Would Feel Like This)” is my least favorite song on … Continue reading →

The Ugly Organ

Posted on June 13, 2010 by R.J.

Band: Cursive Album: The Ugly Organ Best song: “Driftwood: A Fairy Tale” is, by far, the best song on the record, though “The Recluse” is great and “Some Red-Handed Sleight of Hand” is Tim Kasher at his most intense. Worst … Continue reading →

Deltron 3030

Posted on August 6, 2009 by R.J.

Band: Deltron 3030Album: Deltron 3030Best song: “Virus” is great. The Sean Lennon-assisted “Memory Loss” is exquisite. The title track is great.Worst song: “Time Keeps On Slipping” isn’t strong. Despite their being mostly just pains in the ass, I consider myself … Continue reading →