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Stephen Malkmus and crew’s second studio album captures the youthful ennui of grunge, while offering a glimpse into the slacker culture to come in the following years.
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‘Pin Ups’ doesn’t have the gravity of Bowie’s more original albums, but acts as an interesting historical layover on the way to a more avant garde sound after his prolific classic pop period.
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Incredibly aggressive, with moments of violence and fear, Harvey’s songwriting displayed throughout ‘4-Track Demos’ is raw to a point of discomfort.
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The band’s fifth studio album possesses a frantic intensity that never seems to die down, normally only captured by a newborn band hungry to prove their collective rage.
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‘Dear Catastrophe Waitress’ is a timeless work of art, with its delicate blend of catchy melodies, poignant lyrics, and rich orchestration that continue to captivate listeners 20 years on.
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A concept album that examines the tension of long-distance romance, Ben Gibbard and crew’s fourth studio affair finds their pop sound fully realized, hooky and mixed to perfection.
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