First Listen: New Releases for September 23
An interesting release week this week: Album of the Week : Artist : Beach Slang Album : A Loud Bash of Teenage Feelings Quick Description : Does what it says on the tin. Why You Should Listen : You didn't know you wanted to hear this until you got the chance. Overall Thoughts : This had some buzz around it coming in, and I didn't really expect this sort of garagey punk to resonate, but here we are. I can't say there's a ton specifically to point to in this regard, but as a cohesive whole, this was a fast-paced jolt of energy that was definitely the best listen of the week for me. Won't be for everyone, but you should give it a listen. Recommendation : The best of the week by far. Artist : Warpaint Album : Heads Up Quick Description : Latest album from the buzzworthy indie act. Why You Should Listen : Their previous album was a revelation in a lot of ways... Overall Thoughts : ...even if this one misses the mark. It's not bad, but it's so ...