Claude Fontaine, "Pretending He Was You" Claude Fontaine's self-titled 2019 album is a mix of reggae and a few other musical styles, such as the bossa nova of this track. It's a charming record, helped considerably by her hiring...
Intronaut, "The Pleasant Surprise" I've engaged in a fair bit of introspection around progressive metal around here. I suspect it's because the music is sufficiently ambitious that it invites us to engage with it seriously and think about it....
Skinny Puppy, "Killing Game" This is what passes for a tender song from Skinny Puppy. It works probably way better than it should, which really shows how good cEvin Key and Dave Ogilvie were at their jobs. Last Rights was the last album...
U.S. Maple, "Rice Ain't Afraid Of Nothing" A thing about U.S. Maple is that they frequently sounded like they were playing three different songs at the same time. It legitimately sounds like they got their wires crossed while playing,...
They Might Be Giants, "Critic Intro" This is the intro to Giants Jubilee, which is a comp album containing b-sides, EP tracks, and demos from the early years of the band. While there are some fun things on here, it's really...