16 August 2017
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Fifth album from Philadelphia-based folk rock singer-songwriter Timothy Showalter
6.6
The album illustrates the hazy decadence of years on the road balanced with a craving to return home to a life close to resembling normalcy Read Review
Showalter again has a reflective eye on himself, and Hard Love is an expose of his life's pursuits, sometimes self-destructive, and sometimes life-giving, albeit in a roundabout way Read Review
Is it fun to be a rock star? It certainly sounds that way. But is it worth it? That’s open for you to decide Read Review
An aptly named salute to the myriad complexities of intimacy, the nature of comeuppance, and the difficulties of navigating forward in the cruel wake of youth Read Review
Overstuffed and perhaps a bit overambitious, but repeated listening will reap ample rewards Read Review
A conflicted yet summarily good record that breathes new life into good ol' rock'n'roll Read Review
Anchoring him firmly in groove-laden rock realms after an early career flecked with folk Read Review
An odd mix, maybe, but a believable one. Print edition only
The autobiographical songwriter remains as raw and forthcoming as ever Read Review
The latest Strand of Oaks album has a sunnier outlook and a hedonistic streak, evoking Creation Records bands like Primal Scream and Oasis. But it never really adds up to a bold statement Read Review
Timothy Showalter writes from the heart Read Review
While his good intentions to smarten up his drug-sozzled, road-weary life may be commendable, they don’t necessarily make “Quit It” any more agreeable Read Review
A quick-fire shift of styles that never quite feel connected Read Review
There's little to distinguish it from the material of any of thousands of competent bar bands. Print edition only
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Strand Of Oaks: Hard Love
Melvins A Walk With Love And Death
Print edition only Mojo
Cornelius Mellow Waves
As a transmitter for cute, stylistic oddness, he remains staunch. Print edition only Mojo
Soccer Mommy Collection
Hook-packed. Print edition only Mojo
James Vincent McMorrow True Care
Dense and absorbing. Print edition only Mojo
Nicole Atkins Goodnight Rhonda Lee
Atkins' fourth album sets a high bar. Print edition only Mojo
Daphni FABRICLIVE 93
Girl Ray Earl Grey
Impressive debut. Print edition only Mojo
UNKLE The Road Part 1
Still has plenty to offer. Print edition only Mojo
Black Grape Pop Voodoo
It's just about perfect. Print edition only Mojo
In cinematic terms, not a bomb. But not a blockbuster, either. Print edition only Q
Katie Von Schleicher Shitty Hits
High-end songwriting with a coat of lead paint. Print edition only Q
McMorrow's vocals retain their husky appeal. Print edition only Q
Oneohtrix Point Never Good Time OST
As Good Time shows, his skills have caught up with his ambition Resident Advisor
Dead Cross Dead Cross
A fun, nihilistic smash to the head Earbuddy
Downtown Boys Cost Of Living
Downtown Boys’ message may not connect with all listeners, but there will be those who won’t allow the bad guys to win Earbuddy
Since we've been around, that is. So, the highest-rated albums from the past eight years or so. Rankings are calculated to two decimal places.
Kendrick Lamar To Pimp A Butterfly
Kendrick Lamar Damn.
D'Angelo And The Vanguard Black Messiah
Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds Skeleton Tree
Frank Ocean Channel Orange
Anaïs Mitchell Hadestown
Kanye West My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Leonard Cohen You Want It Darker
Sufjan Stevens Carrie & Lowell
Mount Eerie A Crow Looked at Me