Big Star Complete Third (Omnivore) A legendary band’s most legendary turn. After Big Star’s brilliant 1972 debut, #1...

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Devendra Banhart Ape in Pink Marble (Nonesuch) Devendra Banhart seems like a good idea. Handsome, talented and raised...

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William Tyler Modern Country (Merge) A tough one. As a member of Lambchop, guitarist William Tyler helped craft one...