Reviews
Every score is a call. Nothing finer than a half.
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JUL 31 2026EXPERIMENTALThe Body — “Master, We Perish”A hard EP whose titles are the argument.3.5
JUL 31 2026INDIE ROCKAbsolute Lilt — “Criostal”A compact record that keeps its own time.3.5
JUL 31 2026EXPERIMENTALHIGHSIGH — “Once Bend”A structural success, maybe not yet a full emotional hit.3.5
JUL 31 2026ELECTRONICPeals — “The Compound 76”Clean structure earns the benefit of the doubt.3.5
JUL 31 2026FOLKEd Askew — “The Final Painting”A quiet last record that earns every inch of its hush.4
JUL 31 2026EXPERIMENTALPatrick Belaga — “Solar Calf”A map with no final boss, and no reason to leave.4
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