I usually ignore Pitchfork’s reviews. Maybe it’s a case of the hipster hating on the hipster. But, I feel like they try too hard to be on the cutting edge of music and are more concerned with crafting clever metaphors than with reviewing an album. That said, even I must admit, they were right on with their Dear Science review. I’ve been listening to TV on the Radio all weekend long, and Dear Science, is well deserving of the 9.2 it got from Pitchfork.  It’s been a long while since I’ve heard a completely original band. And nobody can accuse these guys of being just another faceless band trying to break onto the scene. They’re fearless when it comes to sonic experimentation, blending a huge range of styles into their own unique sound. Plus they’ve been doing since 2001.

I know, I’m kinda late to the TV on the Radio party. But if you haven’t heard them yet, go buy Dear Science now. It’s a great album. Be sure to check out Return to Cookie Mountain and some of their earlier work as well. Below is DLZ, my favorite song off Dear Science.

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