Dirty Pictures (Part 2), 2018, Low Cut Connie, :30
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
I was somewhat familiar with this band, and liked their work, but had never heard this album. It blew me away! This is a full set of blistering, but thoughtful and meaningful, old-school rock. Great work from a very talented band. Best tracks: "Beverly," "Oh Suzanne."
A New Tide, Gomez, 2009, :43
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
While I'm a big fan of Bring It On, this album bored me. Maybe it deserves another chance on the strength of their previous work, but I don't see myself coming back to it again. Best track: "Airstream Driver." Its catchiness and verve make it, sadly, an anomaly.
Mistrial, Lou Reed, 1986, :39.
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
On my very first post I cheated a little. I used to own this album back in the cassette tape days. I remember its corniness with fondness. Yes, it's a little dated, but it's also got some of the patented Lou Reed wryness and wordplay. Best tracks: "The Original Wrapper," "Video Violence."