It could be cool to hear Dan and co. venture further into this dancier direction.
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Alex Cameron - Oxy Music
ReviewsCommentOxy Music, between its underexplored concept and hit-and-miss songwriting, doesn't meet the high standard of Alex's previous albums.
Mitski - Laurel Hell
ReviewsCommentApart from a fair share of lyrical highlights, Laurel Hell doesn't do much to write home about with its strains of pop music.
Hayley Williams - Petals for Armor
ReviewsCommentEven as it gets more of a pulse going in a new wave direction, Petals for Armor is a disappointingly derivative debut.
The Strokes - The New Abnormal
ReviewsCommentMore than just an oddity in The Strokes' catalog, The New Abnormal is a return to form after the disappointing Comedown Machine.
Foals - Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost Part 1
ReviewsCommentWhile more worthwhile than Foals' last few albums, this first half of Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost doesn't arouse too much excitement for Part 2.
LCD Soundsystem - Electric Lady Sessions
ReviewsCommentWhile much of your enjoyment of Electric Lady Sessions will depend on your enjoyment of American Dream, that material does benefit from the more in-the-moment sound here.
HMLTD - Hate Music Last Time Delete
ReviewsCommentWhile the trap-goth direction of "Pictures of You" could use some work, this debut EP solidifies HMLTD as one of the most promising post-punk groups out right now.