Kurt Vile – b’lieve i’m goin down
Vile's sixth studio album sees the songwriter explore some new instrumentation, yet keep consistent with his mumbly, existential persona. [...]
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The Simpsons – S27E01
"Homer and Marge’s marriage in crisis has cropped up at multiple points throughout the Simpsons’ history, and this episode has nothing to add but a lesser version of what has come before - it was not as funny, clever or heart-warming as its predecessors." [...]
The Death of Split Screen
"Split screen is not extinct—very much endangered, but not extinct." [...]
Craig Finn – Faith in the Future
"Like his solo debut, 2012′s stellar 'Clear Heart, Full Eyes', 'Faith in the Future' lets Craig Finn’s engaging storytelling stand out." [...]
Jay Rock – 90059
"As a whole, Jay Rock’s sophomore record is fantastic, and arguably one of the best rap albums of 2015. Not a single song sounds out of place, even if some are more impressive than others." [...]
The First Bad Man – Miranda July
It is Miranda July’s blending between such opposing elements that makes "The First Bad Man" a human examination rather than pages of hollow eccentricity. [...]
Ajay Mathur – 9 to 3
"... rough without being harsh, peppy without being saccharine, and brimming with warmth..." [...]
Pretty (Shitty) Little Liars
What appeared to be a promising show riddled with mystery has become a shit-show of random events with absolutely zero correlation to relevant plot points. [...]
The League – S07E01
"Once irreverent and witty, FXX's seventh (and final) season of 'The League' feels like the writers and cast have phoned it in." [...]
Luca Bash – Single Drops
"... musically less engaging than it should be, but rich in insight if one cares to delve." [...]