The Cars

Candy-O

June, 1979

Album Rock

Candy-O is the rare follow-up to a classic debut that almost reaches the same rarified air. Throw in one more absolute classic hit single and it would have been there. As it stands, it may be one of the best second albums ever made, full of great songs, inspired performances, and sporting a still-perfect sound.

- Tim Sendra

Starling Electric

Electric Company

April 15, 2016

Alternative/Indie Rock

The sophomore long-player from the Southeastern Michigan-based outfit, Electric Company sees Starling Electric retrofitting their Baroque-pop finery in order to make room for some newly amassed power pop muscle. There's not a note wasted, nor is there a sonic nodule left unexplored throughout Electric Company's 16-track (just shy of 40 minutes runtime).

- James Monger