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Paul McCartney  The Boys of Dungeon Lane

With its warm, welcome rejection of apathy and cynicism, The Boys of Dungeon Lane is an inviting, accessible and surprisingly memorable listen Exclaim

Vince Staples  Cry Baby

This may be something different than what fans wanted or expected, but it's a project full of things that undoubtedly need to be said and heard Exclaim

Kurt Vile  Philadelphia's been good to me

Philadelphia’s Been Good to Me fits neatly and easily into Kurt Vile’s catalog, another comfortable guitar rock record played loose and breezy. Spectrum Culture

Modest Mouse   An Eraser And A Maze

The seminal indie band Modest Mouse go independent for their eighth LP, delivering some stimulating statements alongside undercooked ideas PopMatters

Widowspeak  Roses Rouge Ecomix

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Widowspeak  Roses Rouge Ecomix

Conjuring dreamy, folksy nuggets from life’s unassuming corners, Widowspeak herald a charming return for their seventh album effort, delicately rippling with slowcore ambience and a touching songcraft that carries Roses a respectable distance Far Out

Widowspeak  Roses Rouge Ecomix

Their discography is still remarkably consistent, but Roses might be the point where Widowspeak becomes a classic band instead of one inspired by them All Music

Widowspeak  Roses Rouge Ecomix

For those already drawn to artists such as Mazzy Star, Neil Young or the slower-burning side of Americana and dream-pop, Roses offers a rewarding listen. It asks for time, reflection and attention, but rewards those willing to stay for the journey God Is In The TV

Widowspeak  Roses Rouge Ecomix

Widowspeak's seventh album is a rosy blend of feathery vocals and gritty guitars The Skinny

Widowspeak  Roses Rouge Ecomix

With Roses, Widowspeak further hone their songcraft while again offering entrancing soundscapes. Additionally, they flesh out their Americana proclivities PopMatters

Vince Staples  Cry Baby

The rapper’s brash new rock album is a reflection and rebuttal to American instability, deploying rebellious music for historically grounded critiques of racism, war, and complicity Pitchfork

Death Cab For Cutie  I Built You A Tower

Ben Gibbard and co. sound freshly emboldened on their first record in four years, with musicianship that evokes the band’s golden era and a mature, self-aware perspective on hardships and grief Pitchfork

of Montreal  Aethermead

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of Montreal  Aethermead

Thirty years into a storied career, Kevin Barnes is back with another break-up record — but can aethermead help to reverse Of Montreal’s creative decline? No Ripcord

of Montreal  Aethermead

Making things personal can often stifle artists, and make them come up with music that is not among their best. But Barnes has never had that proble, and still doesn’t seem to have that problem here. The interest in of Montreal might be waning, but aethermead sits not for behind his most accomplished works so far Beats Per Minute