The dominating reggae rhythms sound thin and dynamic moments are rare. [May 2006, p.94]

Wolfmother might not be the most original band on the planet, but they rock hard and, most importantly, without a trace of irony. [May 2006, p.91]

An ass-kicking sophomore effort. [Mar 2006, p.111]

When The Streets gets lazy, he becomes less of an artist and more like a novelty. [May 2006, p.80]

The music on this album is inspired and seriously sex-centric, repeatedly connecting politics with physical intimacy. [Apr 2006, p.82]

Untouchable. [Jun 2006, p.117]

Fine song craft and distinct vocals still shine. [Mar 2006, p.122]

The result is a sound of un-epic mopeyness, more surface than interior and arguably more truthful because of it. [Apr 2006, p.84]

Even listeners who retreat to the "experimental" defense will only mixtape the five decent tracks and torch the rest. [May 2006, p.84]

Maritime won't be able to distinguish themselves from others, but they have an amazing ability to create songs like "Tearing Up the Oxygen," which as a pop-play on words with a sense of realism. [Apr 2006, p.97]

This balls-out, hard stoner rock will get you to pump your fist in glory. [Apr 2006, p.97]

Songs are succinct yet maintain an eye for layering oblique, eccentric detail of almost prog proportions. [Jun 2006, p.111]

The vulnerable sound that you known and love--all slide guitar and open chords. [May 2006, p.94]

Painfully unexciting. [Mar 2006, p.122]

A classic rock-influenced masterpiece of horny fun. [Apr 2006, p.84]

It is quickly clear that Gotan Project have focused and finely tuned their mission during their hiatus. [May 2006, p.86]

No build-up is too big, no feedback too catartic as this wall of sound is topped by the rising sun. [May 2006, p.94]

Tecnicolor Wall of Sound confections. [Apr 2006, p.96]

Mystics still has plenty of weird, shining moments to solidify the band's unique spot in rock, but the schizophrenia may leave you a bit jarred. [Apr 2006, p.84]

Ringleader is Moz at his tormented best. [Apr 2006, p.88]

You can recommend any track on this release to friends without fear. [Apr 2006, p.92]

Fans of Bubba's previous Southern-inspired offerings will delight in these extra helpings. [Mar 2006, p.122]

Though straightforward, the song structures are detailed and ruffled. [Jun 2006, p.110]

Short with no filler, Daggers isn't revolutionizing rock, but noticeably stands out among its sonic peers. [Apr 2006, p.88]

This rocking trio is so good, we don't even care that it made a plethora of best-of-2005 lists--it'll end up on our rocking list for the '06. [Jul/Aug 2006, p.132]

A few moments... break through the post-punk grind to show a little more breadth. [Apr 2006, p.90]

Emo/indie/pop rock for people who don't like emo/indie/pop rock. [Mar 2006, p.123]

The best thing about the second Yeah Yeah Yeahs album is the fact that it defies expectations, yet seems like the perfectly logical next step for such an adventurous band. [Apr 2006, p.81]