The Strokes Wipe the Slate Clean on Comedown Machine
The rockers finish a record contract—and an era
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The veteran rockers aim to go harder on the second part of their 2012 album trilogy when they ought to aim for depth
Ellie Goulding’s Halcyon is Catchy Catharsis
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On a recent drive to Traverse City, MI, I heard Ellie Goulding’s
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David Byrne & St. Vincent Go Big with Love This Giant
Two creative pioneers make sweet music together on their new collaborative album
There’s Nothing Light About Passion Pit’s Gossamer
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Smashing Pumpkins Regain Soul on Oceania
And why Billy Corgan is like LeBron James
Jack White’s Blunderbuss: The Rock Raconteur Goes It Alone
After six albums with The White Stripes — and a few behind-the-scenes detours — the guitar god puts forth his first solo effort: a playful “debut” album
Madonna’s MDNA: The Queen of Pop Wants You to Dance, Not Think
Madge stays at the club for her 12th album, but the bad girl struggles to sound fresh.
The Shins’ Port of Morrow: A Worthy (If Bumpy) Trip
Things get slightly electronic on the band’s first album in five years. And though mostly enjoyable, none of these songs will change your life.
