Released 2000
#1
FischerspoonerFischerspooner's #1: A Critical Review of an Electropop Classic
In the early 2000s, Fischerspooner emerged as one of the most exciting acts in the thriving New York electroclash sce…
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Reviews, context and selected tracks from complete records across the Staimusic archive.
Released 2009
(if)
Diary of DreamsA Critical Review of the Album: (if) of the Music Artist Diary of Dreams
For the lovers of dark wave music, Diary of Dreams is a name that is impossible to ignore. The German music artist fo…
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Released 2012
(iii)
Crystal Castles(iii): the story Crystal Castles wants to tell
(iii)- Album Overview Released on November 12, 2012, Crystal Castles' self-titled album "(iii)" marks a significant e…
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Released 1995
(The Rest of) New Order
New OrderNew Order experiments boldly on (The Rest of) New Order
(The Rest of) New Order- Album Overview (The Rest of) New Order is the latest offering from the iconic British band N…
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Released 2010
... Keine Ahnung
Heute... Keine Ahnung: discovering Heute's artistry
... Keine Ahnung- Album Overview Released in 2023, "... Keine Ahnung" marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of the …
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Released 2006
...die richtige Einstellung
EgotronicA Deep Dive into Egotronic's die richtige Einstellung: A Critical Review of the Album
German electronic music group Egotronic has been around since the early 2000s. Their music style is often described a…
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Released 2005
...Was a Real Boy
Say AnythingIs ...Was a Real Boy Say Anything's best work yet?
...Was a Real Boy- Album Overview Released on March 26, 2001, Say Anything's debut studio album, ...Was a Real Boy, s…
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Released 2009
10 Neurotics
Black Tape for a Blue GirlExploring the sound of Black Tape for a Blue Girl-10 Neurotics: 10 Neurotics
Album overview Black Tape for a Blue Girl, an influential darkwave band, released their album "10 Neurotics" in 1994 …
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Released 1997
10 Songs
I Hate MyselfThe evolution of I Hate Myself-10 Songs in 10 Songs
Album overview I Hate Myself-10 Songs is a unique entry in the realm of indie rock, debuting in 2022 under the label …
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Released 2017
13
IndochineHow Indochine shaped the sound of 13
13- Album Overview Indochine's "13," released on September 8, 2017, marks a significant chapter in the band's illustr…
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Released 2008
14
Charli XcxReview of Charli Xcx-14 – 14
Album overview Charli XCX's album "14" is a significant entry in her discography, showcasing her evolution as an arti…
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Released 2017
1755
MoonspellOne week with 1755: thoughts on Moonspell
1755- Album Overview Released on November 3, 2017, "1755" is the eleventh studio album by the Portuguese gothic metal…
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Released 1980
1974-76
Cabaret VoltaireInside 1974-76 by Cabaret Voltaire-1974-76
Album overview Cabaret Voltaire's "1974-76" is a compelling anthology of the pioneering industrial band's early work,…
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Released 2009
1986 - 2009
Epic DreamsListening to 1986 - 2009 by Epic Dreams-1986 - 2009
Album overview Epic Dreams' "1986 - 2009" is a retrospective compilation that encapsulates the band's evolution over …
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Released 2003
1987
Deine LakaienA Critical Review of the Album: 1987 by Deine Lakaien
Deine Lakaien is a German musical duo formed in 1985 consisting of Ernst Horn and Alexander Veljanov. The duo is know…
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Released 0
2
SpillsburyAlbum spotlight: Spillsbury – 2
2- Album Overview The album "2" by Spillsbury was released in 2023, marking a significant milestone in the band's cre…
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Released 1982
2 X 45
Cabaret VoltaireInside 2 X 45 by Cabaret Voltaire-2 X 45
Album overview Cabaret Voltaire's "2 X 45" is a noteworthy EP released in 1982, showcasing the band's innovative appr…
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Released 2013
2013
Vive la fete2013: the next chapter for Vive la fete
2013- Album Overview Vive la fête, the Belgian electropop duo formed by Els Pynoo and Danny Mommens, has consistently…
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Released 2018
21st Century Liability
YUNGBLUDYUNGBLUD raises the bar with 21st Century Liability
21st Century Liability- Album Overview YUNGBLUD's debut studio album, "21st Century Liability," was released on July …
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Released 1994
24 Hour Revenge Therapy
JawbreakerAlbum spotlight: Jawbreaker-24 Hour Revenge Therapy – 24 Hour Revenge Therapy
Album overview Released on March 17, 1994, "24 Hour Revenge Therapy" is the third studio album by the American punk r…
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Released 1982
2×45
Cabaret VoltaireCabaret Voltaire – 2×45: track-by-track perspective
2×45- Album Overview Released in 1982, "2×45" marks a pivotal moment in Cabaret Voltaire's discography, showcasing th…
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Released 1985
3
IndochineIndochine – 3: a sonic journey
3- Album Overview Indochine's album "3," released in 1985, marks a pivotal moment in the band's evolution and in Fren…
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Released 2002
30 Seconds to Mars
Thirty Seconds To MarsWhy Thirty Seconds To Mars's 30 Seconds to Mars matters
30 Seconds to Mars- Album Overview Released on April 27, 2002, 30 Seconds to Mars is the debut studio album by the Am…
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Released 1996
30° Everywhere
The Promise RingAlbum spotlight: The Promise Ring – 30° Everywhere
30° Everywhere- Album Overview 30° Everywhere is the seminal debut album from American emo band The Promise Ring, rel…
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Released 2008
4:13 Dream
The CureThe evolution of The Cure in 4:13 Dream
4:13 Dream- Album Overview The Cure's thirteenth studio album, 4:13 Dream, was released on October 27, 2008, through …
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Released 2008
4th Dimension
Jimi TenorInside 4th Dimension by Jimi Tenor-4th Dimension
Album overview Jimi Tenor's "4th Dimension," released in 1997, showcases a unique blend of genres that fuse jazz, fun…
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Released 2017
50 Song Memoir
The Magnetic FieldsIs 50 Song Memoir The Magnetic Fields's best work yet?
50 Song Memoir- Album Overview The Magnetic Fields released their ambitious album, "50 Song Memoir," on March 10, 201…
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Released 2001
604
LadytronA closer look at Ladytron-604's album 604
Album overview Ladytron's debut album, "604," was released in 2001 under the label Invicta Hi-Fi. The album marked a …
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Released 1999
69 Love Songs
The Magnetic FieldsThe evolution of The Magnetic Fields in 69 Love Songs
69 Love Songs- Album Overview "69 Love Songs," released in 1999, is a groundbreaking triple album by the indie pop ba…
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Released 1999
69 Love Songs, Volume 1
The Magnetic FieldsAlbum spotlight: The Magnetic Fields – 69 Love Songs, Volume 1
69 Love Songs, Volume 1- Album Overview "69 Love Songs, Volume 1" is the first part of The Magnetic Fields' ambitious…
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Released 1999
69 Love Songs, Volume 2
The Magnetic FieldsReview of The Magnetic Fields – 69 Love Songs, Volume 2
69 Love Songs, Volume 2- Album Overview "69 Love Songs, Volume 2" is the second installment of The Magnetic Fields' a…
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Released 1999
69 Love Songs, Volume 3
The Magnetic FieldsWhy The Magnetic Fields's 69 Love Songs, Volume 3 matters
69 Love Songs, Volume 3- Album Overview The Magnetic Fields's "69 Love Songs, Volume 3," released in 1999, is the fin…
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