Disc of the Week: A cohesive, understated Ghost
Calgary's Matthew Swan steps out of his bedroom and into the studio for his latest album
View ArticleDisc of the week: Buckner’s return brings a beautiful record
Our Blood touches on the need to run, possibly drawing on some of the singer-songwriter’s recent experiences
View ArticleDisc of the week: A mind-messing stay at the Lonely Motel
Chamber ensemble Eighth Blackbird takes a remarkable journey into human psychology
View ArticleDisc of the Week: Let's go listen to Let's Go Eat the Factory
After 13 solo albums under his belt, lead singer Robert Pollard reunites Guided by Voices
View ArticleDisc of the Week: Little Willies smooth out a rough country road
An album of C&W covers is cool when it should be hot and cooked when it should be raw, drawing unfavourable comparisons to earlier versions
View ArticleDisc of the week: The Weeknd's Echoes of Silence
The Weeknd's coldly delicate songs describe the moments at which desire and disgust become indistinguishable
View ArticleDisc of the week: From Leonard Cohen, even old ideas are worthwhile
The Montreal balladeer's latest studio album is spiritual, soulful and even a little sexy
View ArticleDisc of the Week: K'naan meanders further into pop land
In the wake of his FIFA hit Wavin' Flag, the singer delivers new twists on his wayfaring backstory - and some forgettable songs, as well
View ArticleDisc of the Week: Lana Del Rey's Born to Die is, sad to say, stillborn
The much-buzzed, much-criticized singer releases her very first CD, and most of it has no charisma, no depth
View ArticleDisc of the Week: Die Antwoord, South Africa's hip-hop satirists
In a follow-up to $0$, South Africa's Die Antwoord stokes the artistic debate once again
View ArticleDisc of the Week: The Sleigh Bells: nothing if not niche
Veering from cutesy vocals to songs of double suicide, the metal-pop due wasn't the best choice for Saturday Night Live
View ArticleDisc of the week: Robert Glasper's landmark fusion of jazz and hip hop
There are deep grooves as well as deep thoughts here, a strong cast of contributing vocalists and lots of surprises
View ArticleDisc of the week: Todd Snider's raw and rootsy wrecking ball
More sly and less sanctimonious than Springsteen, Nashville-based Snider echoes The Boss's laments for loss and dislocation in a troubled America.
View ArticleDisc of the week: A solid landing for the Shins
After a break with his former bandmates, the Shins' James Mercer returns with well-crafted lyrics and music that shimmers
View ArticleDisc of the Week: Trying to be good, Madonna's as bad as ever
The lyrics are provocative, the music is catchy, and the Material Girl's at the top of her game
View ArticleDisc of the week: Dr. John's gonzo gumbo comeback
Dr. John the Night Tripper rides again, partnering with Black Keys frontman to prescribe a double dose of sly, deep, voodoo R&B
View ArticleDisc of the week: Patrick Watson
Patrick Watson and company produces their most grounded album yet
View ArticleJack White: A one-man army, slightly off-kilter
Can't live with women, but can't make albums without them either
View ArticleNorah Jones makes the best of a broken heart
A decade removed from her Grammy-winning debut, Norah Jones has moved on, sounding better than ever
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