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Viviane Batidão Sings the Sensual Joys of Amazonian Pop » PopMatters

Beirut’s ‘A Study of Losses’ Is an Impressive Feat » PopMatters

JakoJako Tells Synthesized Vietnam Stories on ‘Tết 41’ » PopMatters

Viagra Boys Discover Tenderness in the Grotesque » PopMatters

The Most Memorable 1999 Albums (Part 4) » PopMatters

Quickly Quickly Offers Catchy Hooks and Layered Arrangements » PopMatters

The Most Memorable 1999 Albums (Part 3) » PopMatters

Tunde Adebimpe’s Rare Talent Comes Into Sharp Focus » PopMatters

Matron Deliver an Exciting Exercise in Math Rock » PopMatters

Tucson’s XIXA Travel to the Aztec Underworld on ‘XOLO’ » PopMatters