pitchfork monday, june 20

Justin's Vernon's project started out low-key and largely solo but has grown into an expansive and ambitious full-band affair with brilliant results.

I always prefer iTunes version and scene releases to P2P version

Artist: Bon Iver

Album: Bon Iver

Label: 4AD

Pitchfork 9.5

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Up-and-coming Queens rapper releases a rock-solid, ridiculously fun album that recalls the past glories of New York rap without feeling derivative.

Artist: Action Bronson

Album: Dr. Lecter

Label: Fine Fabric Delegates

Pitchfork 8.1

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Mastodon guitarist's two outside projects, one newish and one long-running, are packaged here together as a value-priced two-fer.

Artist: Brent Hinds

Album: Fiend Without a Face/West End Motel

Label: Rocket Science

Pitchfork 8.1

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After lineup changes and a side project, Music Go Music, the spirited L.A. band's third album signals a rebirth, but it's surprisingly somber and subdued

Artist: Bodies of Water

Album: Twist Again

Label: Thousand Tongues

Pitchfork 7.4

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Finnish duo's backward-leaning pop songs are deeply committed to the allure of dated sounds. Paula Abdul guests.

Artist: Shine 2009

Album: Realism

Label: Cascine

Pitchfork 6.1

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