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STAIMUSIC ALBUM REVIEWS

Albums worth hearing in full

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

Depeche Mode — Sounds of the Universe
Released 2009

Sounds of the Universe

Depeche Mode

Album spotlight: Depeche Mode-Sounds of the Universe – Sounds of the Universe

Album overview Released on April 20, 2009, "Sounds of the Universe" is the twelfth studio album by British electronic…

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Swans — Soundtracks for the Blind
Released 1996

Soundtracks for the Blind

Swans

Soundtracks for the Blind: the story Swans wants to tell

Soundtracks for the Blind- Album Overview "Soundtracks for the Blind" is a unique and ambitious album released by the…

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Draconian — Sovran
Released 2015

Sovran

Draconian

First impressions of Draconian – Sovran

Sovran- Album Overview "Sovran," released on October 30, 2015, marks the fifth studio album by Swedish doom metal ban…

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Charlie — Spacer Woman
Released 1983

Spacer Woman

Charlie

First impressions of Charlie – Spacer Woman

Spacer Woman- Album Overview "Spacer Woman" is the debut album by British artist Charlie, released in 2022 under the …

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Depeche Mode — Speak
Released 0

Speak

Depeche Mode

A closer look at Depeche Mode-Speak 's album Speak

Album overview Depeche Mode-Speak 's album "Speak" was released in 2023 under the label XX Records. This album marks …

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Depeche Mode — Speak & Spell
Released 1981

Speak & Spell

Depeche Mode

Why Depeche Mode's Speak & Spell matters

Speak & Spell- Album Overview Released on October 5, 1981, "Speak & Spell" is Depeche Mode's debut studio album, a co…

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Wolfsheim — Spectators
Released 1999

Spectators

Wolfsheim

Diving deep into Spectators by Wolfsheim

Spectators- Album Overview "Spectators" is the fifth studio album by the German synth-pop duo Wolfsheim, released in …

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The Deep Eynde — Spell*Bound
Released 2010

Spell*Bound

The Deep Eynde

Spell*Bound: exploring the world of The Deep Eynde

Spell*Bound- Album Overview The Deep Eynde's "Spell*Bound," released in 2003, stands as a significant entry in the re…

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Clan Of Xymox — Spider On The Wall
Released 2020

Spider On The Wall

Clan Of Xymox

Clan Of Xymox – Spider On The Wall: track-by-track perspective

Spider On The Wall- Album Overview Released on March 4, 2022, "Spider On The Wall" is the latest offering from the Du…

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Depeche Mode — Spirit
Released 2017

Spirit

Depeche Mode

Listening to Spirit by Depeche Mode

Spirit- Album Overview Released on March 17, 2017, "Spirit" is the fourteenth studio album by the iconic English elec…

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Dead Can Dance — Spiritchaser
Released 1996

Spiritchaser

Dead Can Dance

Spiritchaser by Dead Can Dance: A Critical Review

Dead Can Dance is one of the most iconic bands in the history of music. The band showcased a unique blend of various …

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Dead Can Dance — Spleen and Ideal
Released 1984

Spleen and Ideal

Dead Can Dance

Exploring the Brilliance and Critiquing Dead Can Dance's Album, Spleen and Ideal

Dead Can Dance, a unique gothic/darkwave band founded in Melbourne, Australia, has been inspiring fans for over four …

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Das Kabinette — Spy Thriller
Released 2008

Spy Thriller

Das Kabinette

Review of Das Kabinette-Spy Thriller – Spy Thriller

Album overview Das Kabinette-Spy Thriller is a musical project that emerged from the underground electronic scene, kn…

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Gazette — Stacked Rubbish
Released 2007

Stacked Rubbish

Gazette

Stacked Rubbish: the next chapter for Gazette

Stacked Rubbish- Album Overview Released on July 23, 2007, "Stacked Rubbish" marks a pivotal moment in the evolution …

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Velvet Condom — Stadtgeil
Released 2011

Stadtgeil

Velvet Condom

Velvet Condom – Stadtgeil: a sonic journey

Stadtgeil- Album Overview "Stadtgeil" is the 2012 album by Berlin-based band Velvet Condom, released under the label …

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Touché Amoré — Stage Four
Released 2016

Stage Four

Touché Amoré

First impressions of Touché Amoré – Stage Four

Stage Four- Album Overview "Stage Four," released on September 25, 2016, is the third studio album by American post-h…

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Einstürzende Neubauten — Stahlmusik
Released 1980

Stahlmusik

Einstürzende Neubauten

The evolution of Einstürzende Neubauten-Stahlmusik in Stahlmusik

Album overview Einstürzende Neubauten’s album "Stahlmusik" was released in 1996 as part of their ongoing exploration …

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Sam Fender — Start Again
Released 2017

Start Again

Sam Fender

Why Sam Fender's Start Again matters

Start Again- Album Overview Released in 2023, "Start Again" marks a pivotal moment in Sam Fender's burgeoning career.…

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The Gloria Record — Start Here
Released 2002

Start Here

The Gloria Record

One week with Start Here: thoughts on The Gloria Record

Start Here- Album Overview "Start Here," the debut album by The Gloria Record, was released on July 29, 1998, under t…

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Jimmy Eat World — Static Prevails
Released 1996

Static Prevails

Jimmy Eat World

Unpacking Jimmy Eat World-Static Prevails's Static Prevails

Album overview Released on May 10, 1996, "Static Prevails" is the second studio album by American rock band Jimmy Eat…

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Stephen Malkmus — Stephen Malkmus
Released 2001

Stephen Malkmus

Stephen Malkmus

Inside the atmosphere of Stephen Malkmus's Stephen Malkmus

Stephen Malkmus- Album Overview Released in 2001, "Stephen Malkmus" marks the solo debut of the former Pavement front…

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Lacrimosa — Stille
Released 1997

Stille

Lacrimosa

Unpacking Lacrimosa-Stille's Stille

Album overview Lacrimosa-Stille is an intriguing project that emerged in 2021, encapsulating the essence of the moder…

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The Fleshtones — Stocking Stuffer
Released 2008

Stocking Stuffer

The Fleshtones

First impressions of The Fleshtones – Stocking Stuffer

Stocking Stuffer- Album Overview The Fleshtones, known for their energetic sound rooted in garage rock and punk, rele…

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Ghost Dance — Stop the World
Released 1989

Stop the World

Ghost Dance

A closer look at Ghost Dance-Stop the World's album Stop the World

Album overview Ghost Dance-Stop the World's album "Stop the World" was released in 2023 under the label Imaginary Rec…

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