Hold this band close to your temporal lobe.

It's not a "clever" record in any sense, but who needs to think when the music is this much raucous fun? [Sep 2015, p.98]

TBS still manage to drive home those angst-filled undertones fans have both embraced and expected since the band's inception. [Oct 2016, p.90]

An impressive effort. [Nov 2014, p.98]

Organically building upon thier contemplative-rock base, Lucky is full of intricate melodies and bridges, intense while at the same time awash with the delicate touch of human experience. [Mar 2008, p.144]

That Cohen and Midgett are still making music after decades of popular indifference and one act of unthinkable tragedy is admirable; that they're still making albums as soulful, uncompromising and evocative as Blood Under The Bridge is close to heroic.

Their music is just too smart. [June 2003, p.96]

String arrangements--plus frontman Dan Eastop's expressive vocals--save songs like "SF" from falling into rehash hell. [Jul 2004, p.146]

The shift toward less discord and more opportunity for a listener to sing along may initially throw off a seasoned HEALTH fan, but it is sure to introduce new ears to one of the most accessible noise bands of the last decade. [Sep 2015, p.98]

The result is a beautifully sad collision of melody-drenched, aggressive art rock that retains plenty of the fast-paced intensity the band's perfected. [Oct 2016, p.90]

It's DM's ability to make you dance and look over your shoulder--sometimes simultaneously--that makes them relevant. [Dec 2005, p.212]

Whisper encompasses everything a rock band should be in 2006. [Jul 2006, p.202]

[Earth Suck] gives off the sense that even the band don't quite know where they're going--but they'll have a fine, noisy time getting there. [Nov 2014, p.98]

While The Finer Things may be fashionably late for this summer, it’ll sure as hell hold you over to the next one.

The Afterman: Descension almost manages to stand alone, but because of one key element, it doesn't. The lyrics aren't literal or married to a narrative--the theme explored through metaphor. [Mar 2013, p.87]

A laser-sharp collection of songs written with two things in mind: rocking hard and having fun. [12/2000, p.110]

Hearing him cut loose on this new project is a welcome change, and his obvious affection for Gordon shines through every note of this charming effort. [Oct 2016, p.88]

The album's strongest moments are found in the duo's ability to live in the moment and take a deep, cleansing breath. [Nov 2014, p.88]

Surprises adorn "Control" and "Mother's Lullaby," too, demonstrating an impressively increased range from the usually hard-rockin' group. [Dec 2011, p.119]

The warm spirit that emanates from this loving tribute should be more than enough to keep you cozy through the cold months ahead.

Herren manages to deliver another dense, cinematic electronic record without repeating himself or--worse--the competition. [Dec 2007, p.187]

It's all very simple, organic and, best of all, easy on the ears. [Oct 2004, p.140]

Score yet another triumph for a man whose legend continues to grow. [Jul 2014, p.98]

Vital [is] the most we;l-rounded Anberlin album to date. [Nov 2012, p.86]

What really makes News And Tributes impressive, despite lacking the immediacy of its predecessor, is that it captures the Futureheads comfortable in their own skin. [Aug 2006, p.218]

.5 is a fitting tribute to a musician who can never be replaced. [Nov 2014, p.88]

Peeling back the layers of boom-zydeco and soulcholia on songs like 'El Azteca' and 'Easy Eats Or Dirty Doctor Galapogos,' you'll find a ramshackle genius in the bans's new wave kitchen-rock. [May 2008, p.134]

Fantastic. Yesterday is a breath of fresh air for hip hop. [Feb 2009, p.107]