Reviews for Asthmatic Kitty artists
Castanets
CathedralSan DiegoÂ’s Castanets could almost be called rootsy, if you think dark, near-gothic sounds, a general sense of foreboding, and a lo-fi production approach fit into your definition of the adjective. From the opening track,... read more...
By James Hayashi-Tennant
Nov 12, 2004
Fol Chen
Part II: The New DecemberAnnoying “mysteriousness” aside (really, the whole “we’re mysterious and no one knows who we really are” thing is tired), Fol Chen seem like they’re on to a good thing. Their dense, arty weirdo-pop has...
read more...By James Hayashi-Tennant
Jun 22, 2010
My Brightest Diamond
A Thousand Shark's TeethThough many sang its praises, Shara Warden's My Brightest Diamond debut was a little too unsettling for me. Melodies seemed to come in at menacing angles – perhaps... read more...
By James Hayashi-Tennant
Jul 14, 2008
Sufjan Stevens
Come On Feel The IllinoiseSufjan Stevens is either a certified genius or an authentic wacko. His plan to record an album for every state in the union suggests a little from column A and a little from column B.... read more...
By James Hayashi-Tennant
Sep 5, 2005
Sufjan Stevens
The Avalanche: Outtakes And Extras From The Illinois AlbumIf Sufjan Stevens? Illinois album made him a veritable indie rock icon, The Avalanche will suggest he is also a genius. Not because it is markedly better than Illinois- in fact, though it?s an outstanding... read more...
By James Hayashi-Tennant
Aug 11, 2006
