Bitte Orca * by Dirty Projectors

Pros: An interesting, hard to describe experimental (with a capital E) pop album
Cons: Not entirely successful and not pop enough for most

"Experimental" is one of those nebulous words that we use as shorthand for a lot of complicated ideas. Whenever I hear a band's music described as "experimental" I always assume this is a different way of saying "noisy" or "abrasive." Yet the root of the ...

Pros: Production, Musicianship, Arrangements, Vocal Harmonies, Lyrics, & Diverse Musical Styles.
Cons: None.

One of the most acclaimed and original acts in the indie rock scene, the Brooklyn-based project Dirty Projectors is led by its songwriter/vocalist Dave Longstreth. Featuring a revolving door of members that have played throughout the group since its ...