Austin's Institute continue to push against the boundaries of what it means to be punk -- as well as conformity in general -- on their second album Subordination
but it may not be as accessible as expected
The album balances aggressive rockers like "Last Exit" and "Not for You" with contemplative ballads such as "Corduroy" and "Better Man
with loud guitars
while Andy's guitar work echoes Greg Ginn's style
Plastic Beach Indie Pop Austin's Institute continue to pushGorillaz' third album finds Damon Albarn stepping back as composer and producer, letting an impressive roster of guestsLou Reed, Mos Def, De La Soul, Bobby Womack, and otherstake the spotlight. A sequel to 2005's Demon Days, Plastic Beach expands that album's eclectic blueprint with lush, genre blending production that shifts between hip hop, Brit pop, and world music influences. While Albarn's vocals occasionally fade into the mix, the album shines