Recent Naive Releases

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  Joan of Arc
  1984
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  A collection of Scout Finch-like autobiographical vignettes by Melina Ausikaitis with ambient rock accompaniment by Tim Kinsella and band.

  - Marcy Donelson
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  Wooden Shjips
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  Portland-based psych-rock quartet Wooden Ships go for a peaceful, optimistic vibe on their fifth full-length.

  - Paul Simpson
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  Virginia Wing
  Ecstatic Arrow
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  The duo's heartfelt, innovative third album is its finest work yet.

  - Heather Phares
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  Palberta
  Roach Goin' Down
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  No wave-influenced trio Palberta continue to refine their singular sound, producing some of their hookiest songs yet.

  - Paul Simpson
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  Sloan
  12
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  12 albums and 25 years into their recording career, these power pop heroes are still writing and playing at the top of their game.

  - Mark Deming
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  Axolotes Mexicanos
  Salu2
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  Spanish indie pop group juxtaposes shocking, obsessive lyrics with candy-coated melodies drawing from punk, chiptune, and J-pop.

  - Paul Simpson