It was disappointing to see the albums I loved in 2010 not make any lists, or ranked absurdly lower than they should have been. I would like to use this as a ladder to credit twenty astounding, meaningful records. Sorry, but there’s no “My Dark Beautiful Twisted Fantasy” on this list! (read more)
Album Review: The Fool – Warpaint’s Splashing Colors
I fell hard for Los Angeles four-piece girl group Warpaint because of lyrics like that. Yes, they’re stylish and attractive but the provocative whispers (such as in “Undertow”) told to listeners by singer-guitarists Emily Kokal and Theresa Wayman are what really have you. The album’s recording has a submerged in water tone and the tracks only get… (read more)
