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Review: Sharon Van Etten – Are We There

Posted on July 1, 2014 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

Sharon Van Etten is on the rise. Her last album, Tramp, saw her really come into her own as a songwriter, while gaining wider recognition touring with acts like The National. … read more

Posted in: National Music Reviews

Review: Sandy’s – Fourth Dementia

Posted on July 1, 2014 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

Every song is like an island in a geographically-close chain, and each is closely related in overall vegetation, but every one has both subtle and clever differences. Schematically, this album is an intricately beach-infused psychedelic wonderland—for the heaviest dose, see “Lonely Hunter.” … read more

Posted in: National Music Reviews

Review: Shamir – Northtown

Posted on July 1, 2014 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

With a falsetto that ignores gender identity and production help from GODMODE head Nick Sylvester, the Northtown EP is an assertive debut. … read more

Posted in: National Music Reviews

Review: Shabazz Palaces – Lese Majesty

Posted on July 29, 2014 (May 12, 2023) by Alton Barnhart
Cover art for Lese Majesty by Shabazz Palaces.

Shabazz Palaces = Outkast + JJ Doom … read more

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Review: Seventrain – Self-Titled

Posted on July 29, 2014 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

Seventrain = Alter Bridge + early Daughtry + a dash of classic rock … read more

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Review: Santé Les Amis – Sudamericana

Posted on July 29, 2014 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

Santé Les Amis = Valentin y Los Volcanes + The Faint / Cut Copy … read more

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Review: Sharp Practise – Steal With Pride

Posted on September 2, 2014 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

Sharp Practise = REO Speedwagon + The Who – Little River Band … read more

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Review: SBTRKT – Wonder Where We Land

Posted on October 1, 2014 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

SBTRKT = James Blake x Jai Paul … read more

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Review: Sanctuary – The Year the Sun Died

Posted on October 2, 2014 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

Sanctuary = Nevermore + Hellstar + Control Denied … read more

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Review: Sarah Silverman – We Are Miracles

Posted on October 2, 2014 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

Sarah Silverman = The confident easiness of Janeane Garofalo + The irreverent Chutzpah throne of Joan Rivers … read more

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Review: Simian Ghost – Youth

Posted on October 2, 2014 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

Simian Ghost = The Antlers + Here We Go Magic … read more

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Review: Shiny Two Shiny – When the Rain Stops

Posted on January 1, 2015 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

Shiny Two Shiny = early Everything But The Girl + In The Garden–era Eurythmics … read more

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