AllMusic

Various Artists

Big Gold Dreams: A Story of Scottish Independent Music 1977-1989

February 22, 2019

Alternative/Indie Rock

A thrilling collection of Scottish punk. post-punk pop and what have you that runs the gamut from noisy and weird to shimmering and beautiful, while making the case that 1977 to 1989 was a golden era of pop music.

- Tim Sendra

Weezer

Weezer [Black Album]

March 1, 2019

Punk-Pop

If Beck or Kevin Parker made songs like this, there'd be nary a peep. But it's Weezer, so old ghosts return to haunt and nitpick. Surprisingly, this latest release (produced by Dave Sitek!) is not that bad. In fact, with catchy gems like "High As A Kite," "Too Many Thoughts In My Head," and "The Prince Who Wanted Everything," one might even say it's good. Rivers and company can't seem to catch a critical or cultural break, but if you were ever a fan, this is worth at least checking out.

- Neil Z. Yeung