Cave World – Viagra Boys ★★★★

Year Album Artist Stars Score Genre 2022 Cave World Viagra Boys ★★★★ 83 Rock Punk Rock Post Punk On Cave World, Viagra Boys channel the energy of a drunken Iggy Pop singing sarcastically about conspiracy theorists and internet trolls over new wave and alternative dance music. It’s fun, it’s funny, it’s energetic, it’s abrasive andContinue reading “Cave World – Viagra Boys ★★★★”

The Bravery – The Bravery ★★★

Year Album Artist Stars scoore Genre 2005 The Bravery The Bravery ★★½ 57 Rock Alternative Rock Post Punk Revival The Bravery’s self-titled debut is a boilerplate Post Punk Revival record from a band trying to break into what was the genre’s growing scene in 2005. It’s a well produced album, and the band puts everythingContinue reading “The Bravery – The Bravery ★★★”

Technique – New Order ★★★½

Year Album Artist Stars Score Genre 1989 Technique New Order ★★★½ 70 Rock New Wave Alternative Dance I really enjoy New Order’s Technique because it fits perfectly into its time period. Are the lyrics corny? Sure. Are the synths and dancy percussion over the top? You bet. Do their basslines take the lead from theContinue reading “Technique – New Order ★★★½”

V – The Horrors ★★★★

Year Album Artist Stars Score Genre 2017 V The Horrors ★★★★ 86 Rock Psychedelic Rock Alternative Dance It’s interesting to have a band produce two great, very different sounding albums almost 10 years apart, with a lot of underwhelming, uncreative and forgettable stuff in between, but that’s what the Horrors did in 2018 when theyContinue reading “V – The Horrors ★★★★”

Reflektor – Arcade Fire ★★★½

Year Album Artist Stars Score Genre 2013 Reflektor Arcade Fire ★★★½ 73 Rock Art Rock Alternative Dance Compared to the band’s first three records, Reflektor was the first time you could say Arcade Fire missed the mark.  Reflektor was a clear shift in direction for the band. Produced by LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy, instead ofContinue reading “Reflektor – Arcade Fire ★★★½”