Impose Magazine — Yes, every song on the new Kanye album was really good. The new Swans album was pretty spot on, and just like every other year, Will Oldham wrote at least three songs that I really liked. But the five listed below are the ones I loved. Parenthetical ... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Radiohead's 1997 album 'OK Computer' has been named the best album of the past 25 years by music fans in a new poll in Q magazine.Radiohead also have three other albums in the Top 30: 'The Bends' (eighth), 'Kid A' (18th) and 'In Rainbows' (23rd).Paul... more info

melophobe — Sometimes you find out about something just a little too late, like a job posting that’s already been filled or that there were cookies in the cafe all day long and your co-workers ate them all. Or it’s that Jeff Mangum from Neutral Milk Hotel... more info

Stereogum — A few months after that Chris Knox benefit, Jeff Mangum’s gone and popped up again, this time for a longer showing. He did a 10-song Neutral Milk Hotel-themed set at the Schoolhouse in Brooklyn to an audience of 75 or so people. You can check out t... more info

Rollo & Grady — Origami Vinyl :: Top 10 Records (11/27 – 12/3) 1. Grinderman – Heathen Child 12″ 2. The Black Keys – Brothers (Deluxe Edition) 3. Birds & Batteries – Panorama 4. Young Hunting – Into Yr Mind 7″ 5. Warpaint – Exquisite Corpse EP 6. U2 ... more info

Stereogum — The main attraction at the Chris Knox Benefit show was, for most, the promised short, live set by Neutral Milk Hotel’s Jeff Mangum. It seemed like everyone was impatient and antsy during the earlier performers sets. But Sharon Van Etten’s set imp... more info

Stereogum — The last time we checked in with A. V. Club’s Undercover, there were four songs left and Swell Season chose Neutral Milk Hotel’s “Two-Headed Boy.” When the Walkmen arrived, only one song remained, R.E.M.’s “Driver 8.” They had no choice... more info

Stereogum — There were only four songs left on A. V. Club’s Undercover list, and Swell Season chose “Two-Headed Boy.” I’m guessing it took a while to find a band to do “Two-Headed Boy” because fans are sensitive about Neutral Milk Hotel covers. See h... more info

Totally Fuzzy — YoungMossTongue said... CATHAL COUGHLAN - Grand Necropolitan CALEXICO - The Black Light VARIOUS - What Else Do You Do?: A Compilation Of Quiet Music 01 - Pale Face - Burn & Rob 02 - Dean Wareham - Smile 03 - Bongwater - Ill-Fated Lovers Go Time Tripp... more info

Allmusic Blog — It was, as they say, a transitional year. It was, in many ways, the year where the hangover set in, as the biggest rock forces of the '90s were in states of decline. Although there were some scuzzy sounds on the margin -- not to mention such distinct... more info