Like several other albums that have crossed my path over the years, All Is Well by Sam Amidon is one of those releases that didn’t register with me on first, second, or even third listen. It wasn’t until a year or so after it came out that it really clicked into place with me, and [...]

When LCD Soundsystem’s debut, self-titled album arrived five years ago, I didn’t quite understand why it received all the praise that it did. I enjoyed some of the songs on it and especially adored the bonus disc of singles and remixes that preceded it. Over time, my appreciation for the album as a whole grew, [...]