When is a fruit not a fruit? When it’s fake marmalade. Sound, image and authenticity clash on Phoenix’s Bankrupt!

http://ludditestereo.com/2013/04/22/bankrupt-phoenix-album-review/

It rouses as much as it flattens you — the sonic equivalent to having both ADD and claustrophobia.

http://ludditestereo.net/2012/09/11/centipede-hz-animal-collective-album-review/

There’s nobility in being teenaged, intoxicated and utterly invincible.

http://ludditestereo.net/2012/06/17/celebration-rock-japandroids-album-review/

Another take on Attack on Memory.
“Things to do in Cleveland when you’re dying”
http://ludditestereo.net/2012/01/26/attack-on-memory-cloud-nothings-album-review/

My best of 2011:

http://ludditestereo.net/2011/12/13/best-music-of-2011-20-16/

Here’s my take:
“Synth giant M83 (aka Anthony Gonzalez) has released a strong contender for album of the year.”
http://ludditestereo.net/2011/10/15/hurry-up-were-dreaming-m83-album-review/