Summer is almost over and it’s already starting to feel like fall. Especially here in the grotto where I am reviewing seven albums this week, including a few heavy hitters. Those include Interpol’s best album in 20 years, Dinosaur Jr (still throwing heaters), the first solo album from Mike D, and another widescreen ripper from Ty Segall. Plus: the danceable sounds of LA Priest and Marci, and the 10th album from Montreal psych greats Elephant Stone.
I would be remiss to not mention we lost three greats this week: the incomparable Dolly Parton, who was an amazing human being and there will never be another like her; Tim Curry who made some great, weird albums in the late-’70s/early-’80s in the years after Rocky Horror; and original polka dot queen Yayoi Kusama.
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Enjoy these warm days and cool nights while you can. Head below for this week’s reviews…
