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A broodingly optimistic new album from Stars
With an increased maturity and an ease on the bombastic tone, The North, a follow-up to 2010’s The Five Ghosts, is an ambitious, tender record that reclaims some of the glory they once had.
Sarah MacDonald | August 27, 2012
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An ambitious, yet underwhelming new album from Minus The Bear
While some things have remained steady since Minus the Bear’s debut album, Highly Refined Pirates – the intricate guitar work and finely tuned effects – there is a certain punch missing from their latest work, Infinity Overhead.
Colin Rabyniuk | August 26, 2012
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Bloc Party gets back to basics with comeback album “Four”
It’s back to basics for Bloc Party, back to what allowed them to rise to prominence in the first place, which is their flair for graceful, thought-provoking, yet straightforward rock and roll.
Sarah MacDonald | August 25, 2012
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Divine Fits’ Debut Album is A Thing Called Awesome
Regardless of band members’ previous successes in Spoon, Wolf Parade and New Bomb Turks respectively, this project is the real deal and it contains the best of all worlds.
Chiara DiAngelo | August 23, 2012
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The luxury and ease of Jovanotti’s “Italia: 1988-2012”
You may not have ever heard of the Italian superstar known as Jovanotti, but his new album, the compilation entitled Italia: 1988-2012, streams seamlessly through a variety of genres and decades and comes out unscathed.
Colin Rabyniuk | August 21, 2012
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Haunted by the beauty of Evening Hymns’ Spectral Dusk
Reeling from the death of his father, singer-songwriter Jonas Bonnetta details his heartbreaking journey with happy memories and forward thinking optimism along the way.
Sarah MacDonald | August 16, 2012
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A disjointed, yet promising release from Silvergun and Spleen
While Semi-Truck does have its brushes with awkward hooks and melodies, it’s strong, at least in some tracks, with being stripped down, with no extra frills or embellishments.
Colin Rabyniuk | August 14, 2012
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Jesse LaBelle’s sophomore album “Two” almost hits the mark
While Jesse LaBelle’s sophomore effort is strong in its relatability, it falls short with the strength of its songs. But he’s on the right track.
Sarah MacDonald | August 13, 2012
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Thought Beneath Film lay solid foundation with debut EP “Detours”
The Hamtilton-based Thought Beneath Film have released an encouraging debut EP, with five polished and high-level pop songs – a striking achievement for such a young group.
Colin Rabyniuk | August 10, 2012
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Old Crow Medicine Show returns to form with Carry Me Back
Old Crow Medicine Show’s first post-hiatus album, Carry Me Back, continues the traditional Americana sound that they have cultivated over their past seven releases.
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