Ben W. | December 22, 2009

We have progressed to that part of the countdown where the albums in question are not just good by 2009 standards. These rank among the best of the decade.

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Tags: Camera Obscura, Maxwell, Pete Doherty

Ben W. | December 19, 2009

It’s all Michael Bond, all the time this weekend. Today, Chicago’s favorite son gives us his Top 10 Albums of 2009. Tomorrow, he’s back with a less-traditional rundown of older albums that grabbed his attention this year. But first things first. New albums. 2009. Today.
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Tags: Camera Obscura, Darren Hayman, Fool's Gold, Girls, Here We Go Magic, Holiday Shores, Lee Fields, Mazes, Papercuts, Tim Hecker

Ben W. | July 17, 2009

And the countdown continues at No. 11, and we won’t stop til we reach the top!

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Tags: Camera Obscura, Future Of The Left, Handsome Furs, Kasabian, Madness, Maxwell, Midyear Report 2009, Morrissey, Pet Shop Boys, Pete Doherty, Super Furry Animals, UGK

Ben W. | February 23, 2009

Monday is for items of interest.  It’s Monday. So here are your items of interest.
THE AUDACITY OF HOUSE
I have very good news for you. Very good news, indeed. Future Of The Left releases a new single March 16! Hooray! It’s called “The Hope That House Built,” and it’s absolutely ferocious and awesome. No one [...]

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Tags: Beastie Boys, British Sea Power, Camera Obscura, Estelle, Future Of The Left, Ghostface Killah, Method Man, Mobb Deep, Morrissey, Pet Shop Boys, Raekwon, Simian Mobile Disco, Suede, Super Furry Animals, The Smiths, Ting Tings, Willie Nelson