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The Walkmen, You & Me
December 31, 2008 – 4:12 pm | No Comment

With You & Me, The Walkmen built one of the most complete albums of 2008. It’s of a piece, a whole cloth constructed from its simple constituent elements, like a scarf wrapped about the neck and head. Each song’s exceedingly simple elements – the almost off-key vocals, icicle guitar riffs, basso profundo base, basic-chord [...]

Favorite Albums of 2007
January 18, 2008 – 6:30 am | No Comment

My favorite 2007 albums:
1. The National – Boxer
2. Josh Ritter – The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter
3. Patty Griffin – Children Running Through
4. Tegan & Sara – The Con
5. The Snake The Cross The Crown – Cotton Teeth
6. [...]