M.I.A. - Maya
The stylization of the title (/\/\ /\ Y /\) and the cover art of Maya, M.I.A.’s third studio album, both give accurate representations of the music that you will find inside. All of her efforts seem like a deliberate attempt to make it more difficult to appreciate her work.
By Nick Manteris · 2 Comments · Leave a Comment
Alexx Calise - In Avanti
In Avanti is the second solo album from singer-songwriter Alexx Calise and Alexx herself forwarded us a copy of the album to review. Her music has elements of pop, rock, angst, electronica and heartbreak, but the prominent feature is definitely rock. Alexx is originally from Florida, but she has relocated to Los Angeles to (presumably) focus more directly on her music career.
By Nick Manteris · 2 Comments · Leave a Comment
Massive Attack - Heligoland
Heligoland is the fifth album from Massive Attack and the first full-length album that they’ve put out in seven years. Seven years. Seriously.
By Nick Manteris · 0 Comments · Leave a Comment
Top 5 Electronic Albums of 2009
My exposure to good electronic music experienced a significant decline sometime at the beginning of the decade, but it seems like things are starting to pick up a bit. Two of the albums on this list are technically good enough to make the main top 10 albums of 2009, but “Electronic” is an important subgenre that should have its own list.
By Nick Manteris · 0 Comments · Leave a Comment
Florence + the Machine - Lungs
Florence Welch is the first half of Florence + the Machine and the Machine part refers to whoever (or whatever) she decides should accompany her during her musical escapades. She describes herself as being “musically inept,” but that presumably applies to musical instruments because the things she does with her voice are definitely musical.
By Nick Manteris · 1 Comments · Leave a Comment
