No Age, "Life Prowler" As always, Five Songs is a pro-duo place, which is something we feel compelled to mention every single time one comes up. It's just one of our loveable quirks, like not knowing shit about jazz or using...
They Might Be Giants, "Experimental Film" The Spine is a very elaborate album from TMBG. The production is really lush and layered, and it pays off in songs like this one. As the years go on, I actually end up appreciating this album...
Lambchop, "The New Cobweb Summer" Aw, I just want to enjoy this. I'm not going to say anything! The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, "She Said" Plastic Fang is an album that feels a little bit unfocused to me. They&...
The Decemberists, "The Perfect Crime #2" My favorite Decemberists album really rotates around quite a bit, but it's usually between this one, Her Majesty The Decemberists, and Picaresque. I suspect that if I could listen to all three with fresh ears...
The Apples in Stereo, "About Your Fame" I do enjoy poking fun at the Apples in Stereo around here, but this is a sweet tune. So, yeah, some of their stuff can be unambitious, but when the pop is dialed in, it'...