An overlong, indulgent and sketchy album, yet one that is still strewn with enough lo-fi-pop-gold to make for simple, uncomplicated enjoyment. Sic Alps return with a collection of 22 tracks, with themes including re-incarnation, magic and schizophrenia. Jude Clarke reviews.
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Sic Alps take refuge in the Napa Asylum in January
Sic Alps are back! Woo hoo! Their scuzzy, feedback riddled noise will be focused on a new album, called Napa Asylum, which will be released on 24th January via Drag City. More information when we get it folks – but suffice to say, I’m already excited…
Dwarr – Animals
A “classic” album that was thought to be lost… Was there a reason for this? Matthew Haddrill ponders.
Joanna Newsom – Have One On Me
Have One On Me is wild and flighty and self-obsessed enough to convince the doubters but it’s yet more evidence that Joanna Newsom is a singular talent – one we should be glad to have around.
Jim O’Rourke announces new album
Jim O’Rourke, the ruiner of records, has announced details of a new album, to be released on Drag City later next month.
Alasdair Roberts – Spoils
Roberts’ cerebral wordplay may be enough to put some people off this album, but for those who stick with, there’s plenty to enjoy in his twisted folk outlook.
Magik Markers – Balf Quarry
Magik Markers intriguingly titled new album veers between scuzzy dirges, trashy punk and bleak mood pieces. James Dalrymple reviews.
Bill Callahan – Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle
The artist formerly known as Smog’s thirteenth album in total, but his second under his given name, sees him reach an unsteady maturity.
Death – …For The Whole World To See
Recorded in 1975 and never released until now, Drag City bring us the electrifying debut by Detroit proto-punk three-piece Death. Andy Johnson reviews.
