The Lacking Details

Dense arrangements of fragile parts, a wide palette of textures and tempos, and a pervading sense of drama make this a collection of pensive songs

If the aliens thought we communicated in oldies, and were trying to send us a message, this would be it.

An eccentric selection of songs, teetering on the edges of what is considered decent girl-fronted pop.

Four chuggy songs showing great promise. From Canada.

A dynamic collection of mostly-short funky jazz instrumentals, with a full horn section and a driving beat.

Guitars, synths, great production, and pop hooks a-plenty.

More modern Afrobeat, connected to the source via drummer Tony Allen. A wild collection of Chicago talents united for a smoothly entrancing session of shorter (for Afrobeat) songs.

An honest tribute to stupidity, full of hooks, snappy lyrics, and gorgeous choruses

The line between a riff and a throbbing structures of pitched rhythm is pretty thin, as these Canadians show. METZ is punishing without being abusive. A Steve Albini recording.

Dreamgaze shoepop from this Seattle foursome that takes harmonies and production very seriously.