"This is the album that established Ni..." more

"This is the album that established Ninja Tune. This is the album that seamlessly bridged the gap between hard-bop and drum and bass. This is the album that most gave me hope for the possibility of brand new music to redefine my life with the same passion and veracity as had music made generations before I was born.
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"Dr. John stripped of the usual fanfar..." more

"Dr. John stripped of the usual fanfare. Along with its companion piece, Vol. 2 (also available on e-music), it is an example of less-is-more musicality. This is the legend at the height of his powers, a lineage clear and unmistakable that extends back through Professor Longhair and Jellyroll Morton.
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"An absolutely blinding, dynamic folk ..." more

"An absolutely blinding, dynamic folk opus. Foucault's characters are all hidden somewhere in the distance of the shot on the cover, fully realized and appropriately, in monochrome.
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"Digging the graves of Flannery O'Conn..." more

"Digging the graves of Flannery O'Connor and Shirley Jackson, White crafts another Southern Gothic masterpiece. While more polished than Wrong-Eyed Jesus, none of the affectation or grimly illustrated zeitgeist is lost. A slick, subtle, and infinitely satisfying listen. Defies categorization.
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"Molina delivers a near-perfect set on..." more

"Molina delivers a near-perfect set on Axxess and Ace. He is an overlooked genius. Now working through Magnolia Electric Co (which has produced some fantastic work as well), this earlier, grittier work continues to astound. Two of my favorite songs of all time are on this album.
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"Jazz. Hip-hop. R&B. A 21st century fu..." more

"Jazz. Hip-hop. R&B. A 21st century fusion. Completely satisfying. Completely original. Essential late night listening.
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"His first and best. I went to school ..." more

"His first and best. I went to school in Minneapolis and had the great pleasure of seeing Jennings a handful of times. His work is essential in its plea to the shared human experience. This album is immediately accessible, in the best possible way.
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"Reformed vocalist of the metal legend..." more

"Reformed vocalist of the metal legends Acid Bath...now signed to fat possum? Maintains a certain grunge feel comparable to Alice in Chains' Sap or Jar of Flies. Riggs demands the listener's attention straight through. Every note and lyric seems to be well thought out. A masterful work of art, albeit disturbing.
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"A gothic masterpiece. Quiet and spars..." more

"A gothic masterpiece. Quiet and sparse arrangements. Utterly haunting. Like the soundtrack to a Tom Franklin novel.
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"Easy going front-porch folk/pop, with..." more

"Easy going front-porch folk/pop, with a hint of the South thrown in the pot for good measure. A unique and singular voice and style. Not to be missed.

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