Category Archives: Albums

Words Getting Married, Song Is a Wedding

Posted on May 2, 2026 by Nathan

I’ve recently been listening to a few albums released in March, so I might as well write about them. Getting new music isn’t the same kind of event it used to be, but I still keep up on my favorite … Continue reading →

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Whispered Epitaphs and Laughing Gas Come Right Before the Fall

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Nathan

I usually know when a musical artist I like is putting out new material, due to email lists and all that. Sometimes I miss something entirely, though, and that seems to be the case with everything Nellie McKay put out … Continue reading →

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My Advice, No Advice

Posted on June 9, 2025 by Nathan

I haven’t written about albums in a while, so here are my thoughts on three that came out this year. Penfriend, House of Stories – Laura Kidd, who has recorded under both this name and She Makes War, has released … Continue reading →

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Say It’s Nothing But Sky, and I’ll Be a Lonely Guy

Posted on February 2, 2025 by Nathan

I had heard last year that Frank Black was playing some shows to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of Teenager of the Year, but at first it looked like it was only going to be in Europe. When a Brooklyn show … Continue reading →

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You’re the Same, But I Got Different Eyes

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Nathan

Please enjoy my awkwardly phrased thoughts on some newish albums, plus some other musings loosely related to music. St. Vincent, All Born Screaming – This album has some intense rhythms and vocal stylings. The acoustic guitar and piano parts mix well … Continue reading →

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Let’s Pull Away Over Nature’s Forces

Posted on January 4, 2025 by Nathan

Robyn Hitchcock, Groovy Decay – This was Robyn’s second solo album, from 1982. And it was not particularly successful, so it was kind of difficult to find. While I prefer to purchase things in physical form when possible, I bought both this and the demo … Continue reading →

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I May Be Wrong, I’ll Pay for It

Posted on July 1, 2023 by Nathan

Cracker, Bob’s Car – This 1995 fan club release was recently made available to the general public. I’d previously heard some of the songs on it, but not all. It’s largely a collection of stuff the band did in the … Continue reading →

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Protect the Lifeforce

Posted on May 28, 2023 by Nathan

Here’s some music I’ve been listening to, and all of these albums were actually released on Bandcamp. I usually buy the CDs when they’re available, even though I mostly listen on the computer, and it’s easier to download thsn to … Continue reading →

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Ready to Fly ‘Round the World in the Shuffle Man’s Boot?

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Nathan

It’s been a while since I’ve reviewed any albums, or at least it feels like it’s been. Here are three recent releases I’ve been listening to. Pixies, Doggerel – I quite enjoy this album. I know some Pixies and Frank … Continue reading →

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There Is No Such Thing as Subtle Cruelty

Posted on March 5, 2022 by Nathan

I haven’t been listening to a lot of music lately, as when I get the chance to listen to anything, there are two podcasts for which I’ve been working through the archives. Beth has been really getting into Sparks as … Continue reading →

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