"17dots: A Kanye-esque vibe dominates ..." more

"17dots: A Kanye-esque vibe dominates this fine, fine album. Blu is the rapper, Exile is the producer; the tracks all have that great, soul-sample-based vibe: scratchy, dusky, smooth. Blu’s flow is clean and conversational and the rhymes are tight and introspective. Highly, highly recommended.


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"17 dots: "The Hysterics, Hysterics: W..." more

"17 dots: "The Hysterics, Hysterics: When I first heard that the members of the Hysterics were still in high school, I wrongly assumed this would be a record of sloppy, bratty punk rock. As usual, I am an idiot: this is a lovely collection of ’60s-styled pop — full-on jangly guitars, woozy melodies, incense, peppermints, etc etc etc. The vocalist has a startlingly clean tone, and the harmonies are outta sight. Our own Amelia Raitt is a big fan, and I second her endorsement."



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"better than J&MC's "Psychocandy"? See..." more

"better than J&MC's "Psychocandy"? Seems implausible.



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"new AMC... (!) "

"reissue "

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"emusic select - only good for 60 days..." more

"emusic select - only good for 60 days...



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"Think of a folksier Yo La Tengo in th..." more

"Think of a folksier Yo La Tengo in the vein of "And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside Out"



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