Reviews
Review: Manchester Orchestra — Cope
Manchester Orchestra loses a bit of their spark in ‘Cope’ Loma Vista/Favorite Gentlemen Early on in “Choose You,” the second track amongst Manchester Orchestra’s Cope,
Reissue Review: The Format — Interventions + Lullabies
Reissue of dastardly duo’s debut boosted by great sound quality Elektra Records It’s been ten years since the release of The Format’s debut record, Interventions
Review: The Weaks — The World Is A Terrible Place & I Hate Myself and Want to Die
Latest EP from Philly-based rockers stronger than anticipated Lame-O Records For many bands, gimmicks mask equally laughable musicianship. In a last ditch effort to save
Review: The Format — Swans
First physical, high-quality release of band’s last hurrah a fine ‘swan’ song The Vanity Label As much as 2006′s Dog Problems exhibited The Format in
Review: Modern Baseball — You’re Gonna Miss It All
Second full-length from Philadelphia punks a blend of the new and nostalgic Run for Cover Records Philadelphia’s Modern Baseball kicks off their second record, titled
Reissue Review: The Format — Dog Problems
Reissue of ‘Dog Problems’ is highlighted by sharp sounding pressing The Vanity Label Following several years within an inflated secondary market, the reissue of The
Review: Signals Midwest — Light On the Lake
Cleveland emo-punk LP is a lesson in sonic adventurism Tiny Engines By the time one gets to a third record, it’s usually the logical point
Review: The Hundred Acre Woods — Cold in the Morning
Philadelphia quintet delivers impressive, flawless journey in just three tracks Lame-O Records Cold in the Morning, the latest offering from Philadelphia folk-punk outfit The Hundred