(127) Mines - Menomena (Barsuk)
Like a darker, less zany repeat of 2007's album, which I wasn't blown away by in the first place. Not bad, though. (6.5/10)
(128) Say No to Love 7" - The Pains of Being Pure at Heart (Slumberland)
One good and one ok song from these 80s indie popsters who soon should be all over 89X. (6/10)
(129) Disconnect From Desire - School of Seven Bells (Vagrant/Ghostly International)
Ultra dramatic, bland, unoffensive synth pop with a slight nod toward shoegaze. Way too safe. (5.5/10)
(130) Sex With an X - The Vaselines (Sub Pop)
One of Kurt Cobain's favs return from a long time of nothing to release a record that sounds just like the 90s. (6/10)
(131) Evertide EP - Wild Nothing (Warmest Chord)
Quick, awesomely produced follow-up to the totally awesome Gemini LP. Pretty much just as good. (8/10)
(132) The Way Out - The Books (Temporary Residence)
Quite beautiful sample heavy chopped up collage music. Do they still call this kind of stuff folktronica? (6.5/10)
(133) Say It - Born Ruffians (Warp)
Maligned sophomore indie pop LP is way better than most people realize. Still doesn't touch their debut, though. (7/10)
(134) Mind Altar - Deastro (Ghostly International)
Collection of self-released EPs is leaps and bounds better than last year's full length. Obnoxiously trendy, but GOOD. (7/10)
(135) Admiral Fell Promises - Sun Kil Moon (Caldo Verde)
Unsurprisingly gorgeous new effort from Koz and only his classical guitar. Not quite another Pink Moon. (6.5/10)
(136) Baltimore 7" - Tennis (Underwater Peoples)
In spite of this style getting old again, here's another lo-fi indie pop 7" that is tasteful and way catchy. (7/10)
(137) Fckyrhed - 1994! (Inkblot/Square of Opposition)
Super short and technical new sorta full length from these noodley and screamy emo revivalists. Not much variety here. (5.5/10)
(138) The Suburbs - Arcade Fire (Merge)
Indie's biggest band fake everyone out by sounding a lil' less epic yet still self-important. Totes solid, though. (7/10)
(139) Dearly Beloved - Arranged Marriage (Suburban Sprawl)
Detroit father/son duo doin' the alt-country pop thang. Decent, "Everything is Gonna be Alright" is great. (6/10)
(140) Split 7" - Best Coast/Jeans Wilder (Atelier Ciseaux)
Best Coast song is way disappointing, but the Jeans Wilder one is a very pleasant surprise. (5.5/10)
(141) The Cradle - Colour Revolt (Dualtone)
Second LP by great indie rock band with a southern touch. Unfortunately, it is a major let down. (5/10)
(142) Desktop 2 EP - Desktop (Suburban Sprawl)
Second EP from S. MI electro-pop duo. More interesting, just as soulful, but not quite as good as 2009's. (6.5/10)
(143) Root for Ruin - Les Savy Fav (Frenchkiss)
Another LSF album that sounds exactly like their last two, except with no standout tracks whatsoever. (6/10)
(144) The Orchard - Ra Ra Riot (Barsuk)
Vampire Weekend buds and their second go-around of well produced, grandiose, Tokyo Police Club-ish indie pop. (6.5/10)
(145) Frankie Rose and the Outs - Frankie Rose and the Outs (Slumberland)
Ex-drummer of Vivian Girls and Crystal Stilts. First LP of big, mid-fi indie pop is solid. (6.5/10)
(146) Candle to Your Eye - Shapes and Sizes (Asthmatic Kitty)
Asthmatic Kitty band returns with their third LP of quirky pop somewhere between Lake and Cryptacize. (6/10)
(147) Vas Deferens EP - Sirs (self-released)
More emo revivalism that is both screamy and melodic. More like Braid or a faster Jazz June. Very good. (7/10)
(148) Let It Sway - Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin (Polyvinyl)
Third LP from this charming and talented indie pop group. A few nice emo moments, too. (7/10)
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