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Mhaol &bull; <i>Something Soft</i>

Mhaol • Something Soft

The first thing to know is that it's pronounced "male." The important thing to know is that the Irish trio make the sort of rickety racket with metronomic drums, aggressive bass, spiky guitar, and disaffected vocals that immediately gets my attention

Born Ruffians &bull; <i>SQUEEZE</i>

Born Ruffians • SQUEEZE

The second release in less than a year from this outfit continues along the same path, which is to say meticulously crafted indie guitar mini-symphonies.

Mikal Cronin &bull; <i>Switched-On Seeker</i>

Mikal Cronin • Switched-On Seeker

A fully synthesized version of Cronin’s previous album, this retake offers the same moody melodies as “Seeker”, this time filled to the brim with the warble and saw of old-tyme synthes.

The Mountain Goats &bull; <i>Songs for Pierre Chuvin</i>

The Mountain Goats • Songs for Pierre Chuvin

No topic is too esoteric for John Darnielle to base an entire Mountain Goats album on, not even the persecution of pagans as a wave of Christianity moved through Europe in the middle ages.