(149) Horse Power EP - Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. (Quite Scientific)
Terrible band name, but a solid first effort from these subtle Detroit electronic pop craftsmen. (6.5/10)
(150) As Stowaways in Cabinets of Surf, We Live-Out in Our Members a Kind of Rebirth - Half-Handed Cloud (Asthmatic Kitty)
Friend of Sufjan releases his first LP since 2006 and while fun and nice, it is way too silly for me. (6/10)
(151) Lisbon - The Walkmen (Fat Possum)
Yet another classic Walkmen record. These guys have to be one of the best bands so far this century, right? (8.5/10)
(152) Public Strain - Women (Jagjaguwar)
The follow-up to their incredible debut is a slow burner that reveals more with each listen. It is also incredible. (8.5/10)
(153) Crush - Abe Vigoda (Bella Union/PPM)
Really great, new-to-me art punks trade in their guitar noodling for some 80s sounds and more wailing vox. GOOD. (7/10)
(154) Of Gold - Bars of Gold (Friction)
Ex-Bear Vs. Shark + members of Detroit's Wildcatting = the third BvS LP that could've happened? Solid. (6.5/10)
(155) Penny Sparkle - Blonde Redhead (4AD)
Melodramatic and TOTALLY boring. Where the hell is the awesome drumming from all their previous albums? (5/10)
(156) Tall Hours in the Glowstream - Cotton Jones (Suicide Squeeze)
2009's LP from this lad 'n' lass from Page France was a pleasant surprise. This is more like what I expected. (5/10)
(157) Liz, Ryan & Sean EP - Friendly Foes (self-released)
Detroit students of Superchunk end their short run with two really great songs and two forgettables. (6/10)
(158) Ophelia 7" - Minks (Captured Tracks)
Another group of 80s gothic new wave revivalists on Captured Tracks. No Wild Nothing, but these songs are still good. (7/10)
(159) Divorce Music - Ian Saylor (self-released)
The Rants singer/songwriter and his newest solo effort. Still pop genius, but slightly too ballad heavy. (6.5/10)
(160) Marnie Stern - Marnie Stern (Kill Rock Stars)
Like guitar noodling and drum wanking? Stern's newest offers the best of both of those. Totes badass. (7.5/10)
(161) South Carolina 7" - Tennis (Fire Talk)
Neither of these indie pop songs are better than "Baltimore," but overall I like this is better than that 7". (7.5/10)
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