(2008, Warp Records) I got this and was shocked. FACT said it was SP gone rock, but I snorted at the thought. Turns out it’s really, really good. I am so gonna get this on vinyl. And not just because of the gorgeous artwork… *** A trend has been emerging in recent years over atContinue reading “Squarepusher – Just a Souvenir”
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Jay Reatard – Matador Singles ‘08
(2008, Matador) It has apparently become necessary to mention in each review of Mr. Reatard’s work that he recently punched someone at a gig. I have punched people at gigs, though it is rather less newsworthy due to the fact that I have never composed a song as good as ‘See/Saw’. Or ‘Screaming Hand’. OrContinue reading “Jay Reatard – Matador Singles ‘08”
I recently had to write something about Bob Dylan for a poll being held on a message board. It’s rather a bum deal having to sum Bob up in a few words, so I went a bit weird. But not that weird. Anyway: *** Bob Dylan, eh? What can be said about his Bobness thatContinue reading
Metallica – Death Magnetic
(2008, Universal) A new Metallica album is always a massive occasion, that one time when all metal fans, from the underground heads to the weekend warriors, unite in listening to one record. And despite the ironic/faux-earnest t-shirt protestations of the world fashionista party, this shit wouldn’t happen for AC/DC, Motörhead or Maiden. The last fewContinue reading “Metallica – Death Magnetic”
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