Archives

Approximately Relevant

View Archives »
OK GO &bull; <i>And the Adjacent Possible</i>

OK GO • And the Adjacent Possible

There is a spectacular video for one of the songs on here, and there will be more, and by now the band's reputation rests on these videos, but I suggest you give this a listen to hear exactly how OK GO have mastered the art of symphonic power pop.

Lizard Music &bull; <i>Arizone!</i>

Lizard Music • Arizone!

It has been a while since we have heard from this band, with its brutally catchy hooks and ultra-refined pop sensibility, delivering velvet hammer blows with the gentlest vocal harmonies and delicate guitar plucks.

The Mommyheads &bull; <i>Age of Isolation</i>

The Mommyheads • Age of Isolation

The lush instrumentation and arrangements carry the incisive lyrics like a deep blue velvet cushion holding a surgical scalpel. The songs on this concept album seem to be coming out in real time, making more sense tomorrow than they did yesterday.