Britpop with Bite And Keep The Pulp
Jarvis Cocker is still the smartest weirdo in the room. “Spike Island” is half memoir, half manifesto—sleazy in a thoughtful way. It’s Britpop grown up and still twisted. This isn’t
Rage Never Retires With Skunk Anansie
Skin still has one of the most volcanic voices in rock. “Animal” roars with everything that made Skunk Anansie essential in the ‘90s—rage, beauty, and control teetering on the edge
Bar Fight Valentine With Puddle Of Mudd
Yep, they’re still at it. And no, they don’t care what the critics say. “Beautimous” is grime-polished and growly in all the right ways. It’s unfiltered, it’s ridiculous, it’s Puddle
The Soft Side of Vedder – Pearl Jam
Pearl Jam makes ballads for people who used to punch drywall. “Future Days” is Eddie Vedder dialing it all down into something vulnerable and stripped bare. It’s less about stadiums
Fog Machines and Feelings Requires My Morning Jacket
This one floats in like mist rolling off a mountain. My Morning Jacket lets the space between notes do as much talking as the lyrics. “Half a Lifetime” is a
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She’s Still Got the Knife – Mary Chapin Carpenter
A masterclass in quiet devastation. Mary Chapin Carpenter isn’t interested in gimmicks—she builds emotional universes one line at a time. “Bitter Ender” is weathered, patient, and brutally honest. It’s not
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Maroon 5 Brought Backup—and It’s Priceless
Teaming up with Lisa (yes, *that* Lisa), Maroon 5 drops a track that’s glossier than a platinum credit card. “Priceless” is catchy, polished, and already angling for playlist dominance. Warning:
Dose of Adolescence Goes Full Grown Rage
“Lean Back” is what happens when angst ages like whiskey. It’s hard, it’s fast, and it’s got no interest in subtlety. You might want to lean forward for this one.
Yes, Yellowcard Still Has a Violin and Feelings
“Better Days” proves they’re not done tugging on your pop-punk heartstrings. It’s grown-up emo with just enough sunshine to keep you from spiraling. Spoiler: the violin solo still slaps. Yes,
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Hinder’s Still Bringing You Back—Deal With It
They never really left, but ‘Bring Me Back To Life’ makes sure you notice. Big chorus? Check. Angsty riffs? Double check. Still just sleazy enough to be fun. The song,
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