STAIMUSIC ALBUM REVIEWS

Albums worth hearing in full

Reviews, context and selected tracks from complete records across the Staimusic archive.

The Microphones — Blood
Released 2001

Blood

The Microphones

The Microphones – Blood: track-by-track perspective

Blood- Album Overview The Microphones' album "Blood," released in 2001, is a pivotal moment in the indie rock genre, …

Read the review →
The Microphones — Foghorn Tape
Released 2021

Foghorn Tape

The Microphones

Listening to Foghorn Tape by The Microphones

Foghorn Tape- Album Overview "Foghorn Tape," released in 2001, is a notable lo-fi album by the influential American m…

Read the review →
The Microphones — Microphones
Released 1996

Microphones

The Microphones

Album spotlight: The Microphones – Microphones

Microphones- Album Overview The Microphones, the project led by Phil Elverum, released the self-titled album "Microph…

Read the review →
The Microphones — Mount Eerie
Released 2002

Mount Eerie

The Microphones

Mount Eerie: exploring the world of The Microphones

Mount Eerie- Album Overview "Mount Eerie," the 2003 album by Phil Elverum under the alias The Microphones, stands as …

Read the review →
The Microphones — Tests
Released 1998

Tests

The Microphones

Listening guide: The Microphones's Tests

Tests- Album Overview "Tests" is the fifth studio album by The Microphones, released in 2001 through the label K, kno…

Read the review →
The Microphones — Wires + Cords
Released 1997

Wires + Cords

The Microphones

A closer look at The Microphones's album Wires + Cords

Wires + Cords- Album Overview The Microphones, the musical project led by Phil Elverum, released the album Wires + Co…

Read the review →