As a whole, they don't quite match the melancholy majesty of his debut O, but moments do rival his best work. [Dec 2014, p.108]

Polished studio effects notwithstanding, Belong's truest charms remain the songs themselves. [Apr 2011, p.115]

These songs have enough lyrical detail to project some moving pictures onto you mind's eye. [Mar 2015, p.94]

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

Another solid reunion... [Oct 2001, p.80]

Loud Like Nature contains all the traits that make Add N To (X) so captivating: blood, brains and lots of loin friction. [Dec 2002, p.77]

Atlas may lack the overall inventiveness of Kinky's self-titled debut, but the album still finds the Mexican electro-funk rockers in fine form. [Feb 2004, p.88]

White it's Oye's endearing melancholy that holds Unrest together, the Human League synth sounds are what give the disc its quietly indulgent charm. [Feb 2003, p.72]

Exuberant and energetic.

Wilco continues to reign in their experiemntal fuzz, focusing more on pretty melodies, upbeat toe-tappers and sweet acoustic numbers for their seventh full-length. [Aug 2009, p.115]

As much fun as a desperado can have without going on a tri-state crime spree. [Oct 2006, p.214]

Sounds anemic. [May 2005, p.138]

While most of the songs boast their own distinct personalities, the whole record feels touched by a melancholy tone that recalls the end of summers past.

My Morning Jacket no longer sound like a band of curious adventurers perpetually at odds with their former selves, and consequently deliver an album that plays like a sort of kid-in-a-candy-shop, take-a-little-of-everything thrill ride. Predictably, results vary.

At its core, Tape Deck Heart is the kind of record we've all always wanted Frank Turner to make. [May 2013, p.83]

They might be moonlighting, but they've officially stepped out of Black Mountain's shadow. [Sep 2009, p.105]

It's a solid album in an impressive and varied discography. [May 2013, p.90]

While modern metalcore acts are a dime a dozen now, the fourth full-length from the Devil Wears Prada should lay waste to any usurpers attempting to seize their rightful crown. [Oct 2011, p.107]

His band match his pain note-for-note for a brutal but rewarding listen. [Dec 2011, p.119]

That's how much of of this album feels--confusing....Our advice? Stick to the disc's first half; it's where you'll find the best songs. [Nov 2009, p.114]

Sprout is doing a fine job of keeping his legacy untarnished. [Apr 2003, p.73]

The subtle electronic touches give Mogwai's production a suitably enigmatic dimension. [#155, p.78]

Another genre-bending album full of scavenged sounds. [July 2003, p.113]

Only the album-ending title track tones down the noise, and even then, it's about as restrained as early Husker Du. [May 2005, p.132]

Everything is organic, unforced and so subtly constructed that much of the time you don't so much hear the songs as feel them. Beautiful. [Feb 2014, p.91]

If one can digest [Thompson's singing], though, Hairball makes for a pretty fun listen. [May 2015, p.100]

Farm isn't the kind of Dino record that has a keeper single like 'Start Choppin'' or 'Feel The Pain.' Instead, it boasts some of Mascis' biggest departures under the Dino name. [Aug 2009, p.110]

The duo of Mc Eyedea And DJ Abilities have always possessed more potential than they've realized and By The Throat doesn't change that balance. [Aug 2009, p.110]