He's a poetic if not somewhat mad genius on his own, but Peer Amid makes it clear Higgs is at his best pacing the prow of mighty musical vessel. [Mar 2011, p.99]

It might not be the same band as in 1998, but this graceful, elegant record is more than deserving of a place in their discography.

The infectious All Or Nothing takes all the right things about their debut and improves on them. {Oct 2008, p.161]

This progressive spin on the classic EpiFat sound yields original, enjoyable results. [Dec 2014, p.105]

In short, Mythologiesis reverent to past creative innovations, while creating a few of its own. [Dec 2015, p.104]

Typical electronic fare mixed with a captivating rock sensibility. [Jul 2005, p.186]

It's surprisingly decent. [Jul 2007, p.174]

It's a summertime record guaranteed to freak out half the "Surfing USA" fans in the world. [Oct 2006, p.202]

"You outgrew the sum of your parts," he raps at one point; that line describes the mature and masterful The Family Sign, as well. [May 2011, p.92]

Sinister and atmospheric, the band have raised the intensity since their last release. [March 2003, p.86]

At times, borders on unlistenable. [Nov 2004, p.146]

This is a sensational place to get acquainted with the immortal wonder of drones. [Aug 2005, p.178]

The resulting album is, at its best, ambitious and teeming with ideas and, at worst, one heck of a mish-mash of sounds.

A nearly flawless album full of rocking pop songs that sound instantly timeless. [Oct 2005, p.156]

An Object is another great volume in the experimental duo's catalog that feels more colossal than their comparatively small eight years together. [Sep 2013, p.90]

It's apparent it takes deft skill to sound this simple. [Jun 2007, p.159]

Sound[s] equally as interesting, but rarely as essential, as the studio material from which it's drawn. [Feb 2006, p.120]

Russian Circles certainly haven't lost their edge. [June 2008, p.133]

Featuring 14 songs that fly by in what feels like no time at all (32:47, to be exact), Rancid’s eighth album doesn’t sound forced, which for a traditional punk band is often very hard to pull off.

Robert Pollard breaks with several of his own traditions--fewer songs (only 10), and of those, eight break the 2-and-a-half-minute barrier. [Aug 2008, p.163]

The 10 drone-y songs on Brightblack Morning Light sound more like a soundtrack than a traditional album. [Aug 2006, p.206]

A beautiful example of what "heart-on-sleeve" music should be. [Nov 2004, p.148]

Their best record in years. [Apr 2006, p.218]

Pleasant, if not very gripping... [March 2001, p.70]

Given the collection's remarkable cohesion, No Virginia works as a proper third album, instead of merely being a companion piece to the previous disc. [July 2008, p.170]

Bitter Clarity, Uncommon Grace makes it clear Verse are among the finest hardcore bands existing today. [Aug 2012, p.92]

They drench Great Divide in both attitude and dirty fuzz, making for a record that draws from timeless arena rock while sounding fresh and new. [Sep 2014, p.110]

Happy To You's charm does wear off in repeated listens, though, resulting in an album that's enjoyable, but far from life changing. [Apr 2012, p.96]