Rave 'Till You Cry is as brilliantly insane from start to finish as any other collection Raczynski has assembled.

With their songs, Ratboys document an ongoing search for stability amid a feeling of unstoppable motion and upheaval — whether that means finding a shoulder to lean on, a memory to relive, or a place that really feels like yours. But if being Ratboys is as much fun as "Alien With a Sleep Mask On" sounds, that's some good company to have along for the ride.

By KiCK iiiii, we are in truly subdued territory. An avant-classical journey into quieter realms, it privileges instrumental detail and tender lyricism over rhythmic intensity.

The vocal harmonies on Weirdo Shrine are eerily perfect, fading in and out of the driving instrumentals.

It's a leap of faith, a self-assured reinvention, and a testament to Parks' chameleonic staying power.

It's said to be his rawest grapple yet with anxiety, but it's full of lush, buoyant pop songs.

Invisible Life is a great electronic pop record that sees Lange meld the experimental and pop threads of his music seamlessly.

The impressive thing about the return of the progenitors of Swedish melo-death isn't the time elapsed since their last album; rather, it's how much it sounds like none has.

Non-Believers is an easy record to enjoy, but there isn't much more going on.

Invasive and unknowably vast, Oro:Opus Primum is an excellent listen if you're looking to be blown apart.

Complètement Fou is filled to the brim with catchy electro-pop tracks about shaking your hips, going crazy and road trips.

With a runtime that clocks in at just under 40 minutes and very little banter found in between tracks, Fever 121614 doubles as a great starting point into Deerhoof's extensive back catalogue and a showcase of the band's live strengths, all in one thrilling listen.

You can tick off a number of dream-pop heavyweights as influences here: Lush and Cocteau Twins, whose Robin Guthrie remixed "Sure," immediately come to mind. But Pillbeam makes the sound her own, putting heavy emphasis on the pop side of things via a brilliant synth sheen. Yet it's her ability to wring emotional drama out of rote subject matter that makes these songs so special.

There's a Riot Going On is an exceptional addition to Yo La Tengo's legacy, a timeless classic.

At just nine tracks and 36 minutes, Silver Tongue runs the gamut on aural and ethereal moods, leaving Torres with one her most emotionally fulsome and satisfying records.

Windy & Carl deliver yet another significant and sublime release that's perfect for late night listening.

Clean rock tracks that deliver an immediate high, while still growing and unfolding over repeat listens. Lyrically, It's Real relies on a brute force, if not a particular nuance.

Rashad has delivered yet another excellent project, striking a delicate balance between exploring new sounds and remaining true to what has always made his music so appealing.

Not every moment is seamless, but the results are fascinating and, more importantly, enthralling from beginning to end.

Much of this material would be hard pressed to directly sweep anything off The Waterfall in its wake, but the The Waterfall II is enjoyable closure to those who will soon turn to anticipate the next new album My Morning Jacket have on deck.

With LaCaze's drum tracks on the record, Eyehategod is a fitting tribute, but also signifies a new beginning for this band that just don't quit.

They are shaping their own pop form, and what an incredible listen it is.

Ultimately, Daniel is perfectly pleasant.

On their latest full-length, the duo maintain their ambition, putting together four sonically challenging tracks that range between nine and 15 minutes in length.

In roughly 26 hypnotic minutes, Eternal Turn of the Wheel creates a swirling vortex of eerie imagery, like dark earth spirits rising and taking possession of musical tech, infiltrating the modern world.

The clashing of stoner and smart post-hardcore works wonders, while the crashing, booming production keeps things just clean enough for an extremely satisfying listen.

American Tragic was a mostly solitary passion project for Fortune, defined by deeply intimate confessions and burning affections that sear into the tracks both lyrically and sonically.

Overall though, it's a solid effort in a genre that's hard to nail. Worth repeating all season!