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Turnover – Magnolia: Album Review
On their debut full-length, Turnover have turned down the rough pop punk elements of their early material, relying on melodic riffs, subtle hooks, and poignant lyrics to explore its dark themes.
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On their debut full-length, Turnover have turned down the rough pop punk elements of their early material, relying on melodic riffs, subtle hooks, and poignant lyrics to explore its dark themes.
The aptly-titled Renacer is most certainly a rebirth for Senses Fail. One of the heaviest albums of 2013, the record leaves behind only minor traces of the Senses Fail we all know and love.
Whether listeners vibe with the turn that A Rocket To The Moon have taken towards a pop impression on light country or prefer their youthful musings without a side of the South, the old sweetness of the band still sits evident just below the surface.
Despite the dark name and odd artwork, Devil is the cheeriest effort Lydia has released to date, and it will be a mainstay for those warm days and chilly nights by the fire this spring and summer.
Unexpected, but not out of the ordinary for The Flaming Lips.
Lines We Trace, the second album from Seattle natives Hey Marseilles, is a go-to for fans of folk, classical, and melodic pop alike.
After shocking fans and supporters when his one-month long IndieGoGo campaign raised over $50,000, Mae’s former frontman Dave Elkins has independently released his first album Color (n.) Inside The Lines under the name Schematic. The album shows a musical side of Elkins that fans have yet to see, and while his creative ambition is admirable, one can only hope that his experimentation won’t backfire and leave fans confused about where his music is going.
Hummingbird, the sophomore album from indie rock foursome Local Natives, does much to carry on the legacy of its highly praised predecessor, Gorilla Manor. The album’s poignant lyrics and melodic feel offer up a complex experience, pleading with the listener to delve deep inside their psyche and explore what might be hiding in the depths.
If a listener ever found himself or herself in need of an album to narrate their life story at the point where they’re staring up at the sky asking the big questions of life, Satellite’s Calling Birds may be the one.
Bleach Blonde’s self-titled first release is a 3-track EP that packs a punch in a short amount of time.
