Reviews

Sufjan Stevens, “The Greatest Gift” Available: Friday, Nov. 24, via Sufjan’s very own Asthmatic Kitty Records on a yellow Cassette and translucent yellow vinyl. Both

It’s known that Native people were decimated by disease and war brought by Caucasian settlers to the Americas. What is not often talked about is

Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, “Soul of a Woman”Available: Friday, Nov. 17, via Daptone Records in various exclusive bundles. The album will presumably be made

“Bone Swans” is a collection of fantastical novellas written by a firebird, or maybe C.S.E. Cooney is a firebrand. She’s certainly a damn fine writer

Hüsker Dü, “ Savage Young Dü” Available: Friday, Nov.10, from the amazing archival record label out of Chicago, Illinois, The Numero Group. Digital versions are

Set in South Africa during Apartheid, “The Power of One,” by Bryce Courtenay, is an inspiring coming-of-age tale. “Peekay,” a precocious, British runt, is ruthlessly

U-Men, “U-Men” Available: Friday, Nov. 3, via Sub Pop Records in various formats digitally (320k, MP3, ALAC, FLAC), as a double compact disc, and a

“Where are you supposed to go when you no longer feel welcome in the places you turned to because you didn’t feel welcome anywhere else?”

Slaughter Beach, Dog, “Birdie” Available: Friday, Oct. 27, digitally via the Slaughter Beach, Dog Bandcamp page in various formats as high-quality download in MP3, FLAC