The metalcore veterans deliver a balanced, brutal, and almost relentlessly efficient set that deftly utilizes every inch of sonic space to its advantage.
Virtuoso vocalist, gifted conductor, and theatrical phenomenon, Barbara Hannigan displays her many talents in works by Berio, Berg, and Gershwin.
The avant rock band and Velina Brown deliver ingenious renditions of Spanish Civil War-era songs that still resonate.
A swaggering set of fuzzed-out garage rock anthems from the Portland-based outfit.
Britain's theatrical pop eccentric follows up his Mercury Prize-winning debut with a wildly ambitious and deeply challenging second effort.
The follow-up to Land of Plenty develops the intuitive, relaxed dialogue between the two guitarists into a full-blown musical language here.
Returning after a four-year hiatus, the duo delivers bold, sensual electro-pop inspired by the end of an online relationship.
The second stellar offering by the picking married couple is banjos only; every recording element had to be reproducible in concert.
The band's second album strips away the psychedelic guitar jangle in favor of autumnal arrangements that serve the moody songs well.
A decade into his career, Chris Young emphasizes his skills as a balladeer.
Haley Fohr interprets a powerful moment of cosmic inspiration on her sixth full-length as Circuit des Yeux.
An obscure corner of repertoire, even for lovers of British chamber music, done in quietly graceful, precise readings.
These serene yet constantly changing meditations on fear, hope, joy, and loss are some of Colleen's most vulnerable, beautiful songs yet.
For the first time in 12 years the British jazzman returns to his tenor, backed by his rhythm section and guest soulman Omar Lye-Fook.
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Dan Deacon provides a fascinating score to an eye-opening documentary about Baltimore's rat infestation.
Fun art-punk collaboration between the Italian arranger and Brooklyn band, with some inspired support from Karen O.
Second solo album from the very prolific musician is his most focused and impressive to date, drawing on T. Rex-ian grooves and indie pop warmth.
With an all-star rhythm section, the Tunisian oud master delivers a nearly perfect meld of Arabic modal music and jazz improvisation.
John Butt and the Dunedin Consort are joined by His Majestys Sagbutts and Cornetts in this luminous recording of Monteverdi's 1610 Vespers.
A varied songwriting showcase on themes of overcoming from Elizabeth Ziman and friends including Richard Swift and former bandmate Dan Molad.
Harpist Elizabeth Hainen presents a program of her favorite pieces to play at home, by herself and with her husband, percussionist David DePeters.
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George Michael got serious and introspective on his sequel to the blockbuster Faith.
The mercurial Americana troubadour turns in a dark gem of lonesome and bittersweet balladry.
A lovingly crafted tribute to one of Porter's biggest influences featuring lush orchestral arrangements from Vince Mendoza.
Some of these late Maxwell Davies works are death-haunted, but ultimately this is marvelous, life-affirming stuff.
The Long Island punks' debut for SideOneDummy is a viral and rousing tribute to their fallen comrade.
First ever artist-approved reissue from the dynamic 1960s soul and R&B singer who lit up mid-'60s Toronto.
The third album from the Oklahoma-born rocker finds him digging into a gritty, '60s R&B sound.
Horror master John Carpenter revisits the themes to 13 of his films from the '70s through the '90s.
Sir John Eliot Gardiner and his Monteverdi Choir bring something distinctive to the work in this live performance.
Blending orchestral arrangements with kaleidoscopic electronics, Smith crafts a highly advanced form of futuristic new age pop.
Wonderfully peaceful and trippy psych jazz collaboration between the sonic explorers of King Gizzard and the woozy mindtrippers of Mild High Club.
Lee Gamble makes his Hyperdub debut with this challenging yet stunning album of deconstructed jungle and electro.
A modern, mature, colorful, and fiery solo debut from the Oasis singer.
Norwegian producer Lindstrøm's first solo album in five years adds a darker undercurrent to his trademark space disco sound.
The singer/songwriter's outstanding 2013 EP is expanded to album length with the addition of non-LP single sides.
Angst-ridden, hook-heavy indie pop meets post-punk, with very powerful vocals from Maja Milner leading the charge.
On her second album, Margo Price broadens her musical and lyrical horizons.
Continuing his late-era hot streak with producer Tyler Bates, Manson's tenth merges heartbreak and blues with a jagged industrial edge.
A fine tribute to an artist who has been not only a star, but a great inspiration to others.
German baritone Matthias Goerne has never sounded more like his teacher Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau than he does here.
Back from a spell in the wilderness, the legendary singer/songwriter returns with a richly autumnal work that's on par with his best.
Petri explores the character piece, delightful miniatures, with clarity, tonal precision, and warmth.
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The hard rock band's debut comes alive thanks to Ronnie Montrose's guitar heroics and Sammy Hagar's rowdy vocal prowess.
An elegantly sculpted, more ambient fourth LP that rewards repeat listens but still offers instant gratification.
Influenced by Fleetwood Mac and the Eagles, this satisfying set of guitar-based love songs is the solo debut from the former One Directioner.
The band's disturbing, affecting meditations on life's unknowability continue their 2010s winning streak.
Phantasm explores Christopher Tye's instrumental pieces, which are among the earliest examples of English chamber music.
Yoshimio, enigmatic vocalist and longtime member of the Boredoms and OOIOO, explores complex, cosmic raga-rock as part of Saicobab.
Bychkov plans out vast arcs with precision and depth; the pleasures of the performance are too numerous to list.
Annie Clark's fifth album weaponizes pop's trappings, transforming them into sad, witty songs about desire and destruction.
The Canadian indie pop establishment's excellent eighth release is a master class in amorous rumination.
With Arsis guitarist Brandon Ellis now in the fold, the Detroit death metal quintet deliver a blistering, tight 33-minute set that ranks with their best records.
The Australian band's 25th album is an illuminating mix of astral-toned space rock and goth-psychedelia.
The New Jersey indie punk weirdos exhibit signs of growing up on their more polished fourth effort.
The garage-punk firebrand shines on his first solo album, with excellent accompaniment from the Gris Gris.
A collection of the oddball pop band's four albums recorded for Glass Records between 1983 and 1986.
The band's second album finds them expanding their lineup and sound, resulting in a richly melodic and suitably melancholic dream pop delight.
Superlative document of a 1986 club show that captures this band at its combustible best.
Indie folk with a rock & roll heart that specializes in sweat-inducing, stadium-ready anthems for a crowd of 20 of your closest friends.
Either alone or as part of the Sixteen's ongoing project, this is a highly recommended outing.
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The Smiths hit their stride on their classic third album.
The Utah post-hardcore outfit delivers an ambitious, mature, and ultimately triumphant double album that explores mortality and the big picture.
The Florida-based decibel pushers continue their sonic metamorphosis from thrash-blasted metalcore to melody-driven (almost) trad-metal on their eighth full-length effort.
The first fully licensed comp of obscure acid folk and underground rock from Japan, handsomely presented by Light in the Attic.
Ashkenazy is the conductor you want in this work, and this is a tremendously exciting performance.
This deluxe reissue contains a remastered version of the four-day session, seven unreleased songs, and Wim Wenders film as a bonus disc.