Patrick Taylor

7.5

Burial :: Rival Dealer EP

Patrick TaylorJanuary 14, 2014

British producer Burial came on the scene in the mid-2000s, making dubstep that channeled urban loneliness. His critically acclaimed 2008 album "Untrue" combine... Read More...

EPReview

Year 2013 in Review (by Patrick Taylor)

Patrick TaylorDecember 24, 2013

Before I get to my favorite albums, I want to make a disclaimer. I became a father in February, and having a baby in the house drastically altered my listening ... Read More...

EditorialsYear in Review

7

Eek-A-Mouse :: Reggae Anthology: Eek-Ology

Patrick TaylorDecember 17, 2013

"Eek-Ology" collects 33 songs and a DVD of a live performance from the distinctive singjay Eek-A-Mouse. Born Ripton Joseph Hylton, he got his stage name from ... Read More...

CompilationDVDReview

9

Ka :: Night’s Gambit

Patrick TaylorDecember 17, 2013

Brooklyn rapper Kaseem Ryan, aka Ka, first got his start in the early 90s rapping with Natural Elements. After he quit that group, he became a New York firefi... Read More...

LPReview

7

Earl Sweatshirt :: Doris

Patrick TaylorNovember 26, 2013

Odd Future came out in 2010 with a series of releases designed to offend. Their raps were full of rape and murder, and everyone was either a bitch, faggot, or ... Read More...

LPReview

4.5

Death Grips :: Government Plates

Patrick TaylorNovember 26, 2013

Since 2010, MC Ride, Zach Hill and Andy Morin have been terrorizing listeners as Death Grips with their mix of hip-hop, hardcore, EDM, and avant-garde noise. T... Read More...

LPReview