The Black Angels serve up a healthy plate of psychedelic rock, but with some servings that are less than filling. By Alvaro Sanchez

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Little Dragon’s new release is a fine effort, but at times feels a bit insubstantial and lacks cohesion. By Alvaro Sanchez

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The new album by Joey Bada$$ demonstrates the artists ability use his music to give a political message. By Alvaro Sanchez

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Industrial band Depeche Mode’s new album is lyrically impressive but too grim to really be enjoyable. By Alvaro Sanchez

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Indie rockers The Shins are back with a brand new album that is emotionally charged and instrumentally joyful. By Alvaro Sanchez

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Mastodon’s upcoming album will feature gritty solos and varied song structure. By Alvaro Sanchez

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The Reminders, River Tiber and the Cool Kids played an energetic and talent-filled show last Friday in Denver. By Alvaro Sanchez

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Thievery Corporation’s lounge-dub style includes reggae on the new album, and despite its unexpectedness, it works. By Alvaro Sanchez

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Rap duo The Cool Kids will hit the stage this Friday in Denver to kick off Red Bull’s Sound Select program. By Alvaro Sanchez

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The latest AFI release sticks to the band’s formula of identical song structures well, but a bit too much at times. By Alvaro Sanchez

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