Aurora’s FRANTIX transfixed the early 1980s Colorado punk scene with their unique sound and chaotic live show, releasing just two EPs before evolving into The Fluid, Sub Pop’s first non-Seattle band who helped lead the grunge invasion of the mainstream.
Arriving on a wave of well-earned hype rooted in tight chops and a confident swagger, The Strokes offer a Rock & Roll antidote to the plague of boy bands, teen divas, and petulant rap-rock outfits.
Thunders' classic debut album remains his magnum opus. Recorded after his post-New York Dolls band, the Heartbreakers, imploded, 'So Alone' features a surprisingly eclectic bunch of backing musicians.
Dark Bird Is Home doesn't feel like it came from one time or one place. This is Kristian Matsson at his most personal and direct, deeper and darker than ever at times, but it's also an album with strokes of whimsy and the scent of new beginnings.