“The transformation of 1980s synth pop from a frequently mocked fad into a respectable modern genre has been glorious to behold.”
“Anyone who claims that most new music is terrible probably isn’t trying hard enough.”
“It’s less macho than stoner rock, but more elegant than garage punk.”
“INVSN may not make the music that flawed people deserve, but it’s definitely the music that we all need right now.”
“There are few things more frustrating to a music critic than wanting desperately to love an album but never quite getting there.”
“Throughout ‘Forty Knives,’ Jespersen’s voice betrays his emotions and listening to him sing often feels like sneaking peeks at his diary.”
“Even though Gloeckner recorded ‘VINE’ in her Dubuque, Iowa bedroom, there is nothing bare bones or lo-fi about it; her passion for her art is obvious and impressive.”
“Based on the music from ‘Dichotomy Desaturated,’ I’d say he’s destined for greatness.”
“While ‘Punk Shadows’ may not evoke the well-worn clichés of mohawks and safety pins, it does offer listeners a bracing dose of originality in the form of nine wildly eclectic tunes.”
“‘Total Chaos’ is that rare thing: a good idea whose final product far eclipses its original premise.”
