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8.29. 09: Taken By Trees’ “East of Eden” filled with charm
"On the follow-up to her beautiful, breezy debut, Swedish songstress and The Concretes ex-member Victoria Bergsman, a.k.a. Taken By Trees, crafts a unique and foreign atmosphere, all the while maintaining the sense of charm and simplicity that made her debut such a treat."

9.08.09: “Popular Songs” solid album for Jewish Indie-rock band, Yo La Tengo
"On its 12th full-length album since forming in 1984, everyone’s favorite Jewish indie-rock band, Yo La Tengo, does not venture too far from the stylings of its past releases."

9.15.09: Mixed feelings for Canadian rapper

"“So Far Gone EP,” the first official release from Canadian actor-gone-rapper, Drake, is a mixed affair. Featuring guest appearances from Lil’ Wayne, Trey Songs and Bun B, “So Far Gone EP” varies greatly in quality over its seven tracks."

9.29.09: Girls has good end of summer feel

"One of the most hyped and blogged about bands of 2008, not only lives up to the hype, but is one of the strongest releases 2009 has seen."

10.7.09: The xx debut genuine, exciting

"Consisting of four 20-year old musicians from London, The xx is the next group to join the Joy Division-inspired post-punk revival popularized by The Strokes and Interpol."

10.20.09: The Flaming Lips ‘Embryonic’ a bombastic album

"With their 12th album in their 26 year career, Oklahoma City’s favorite freak-rock band, The Flaming Lips, return with a bombastic, overblown freak-out of an album that stands out as one of the most interesting things you’ll hear all year."

11.3.09: ‘Real Estate’ album is hazy, warm

""Real Estate,” the debut self-titled full-length release from New Jersey’s Real Estate is a hazy, beautiful, free-flowing ode to memories of summers past."

12.02.09: Internet changed the face of music

"Music, like many other facets of pop culture, has seen a whirlwind of trends and stylistic changes over the past ten years.

Early in the 2000s, airwaves were dominated by pop-punk bands such as Blink 182 and Sum 41, rap-rock hybrids such as Limb Bizkit and Korn and boy bands and teen popsters such as The Backstreet Boys, ‘N Sync and Britney Spears."