Steve Appleford

Steve Appleford’s album reviews that count toward B-Side Breakdowns: 18 reviews, going back to 2005, each next to the album’s Breakdown.

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What they review

  • Indie & Alternative 39%
  • Rock 33%
  • Metal & Punk 11%
  • Folk, Country & Americana 11%

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By the numbers

2albums given a perfect score
2years of their reviews we track, 2005 to 2006
3outlets their reviews here ran in
How their scores spread
  • 0–490
  • 50s1
  • 60s4
  • 70s4
  • 80s7
  • 90+2

Their favorites

  1. Queens of the Stone AgeLullabies to Paralyze 100 Los Angeles Times
  2. Sonic YouthThe Eternal 100 Los Angeles Times
  3. The Flaming LipsAt War with the Mystics 88 Los Angeles Times
  4. Yeah Yeah YeahsShow Your Bones 88 Los Angeles Times
  5. Foo FightersIn Your Honor 88 Los Angeles Times

Artists they keep coming back to

Their scores for each artist, in release order.

Every review

Outlet
The Flaming LipsAt War with the Mystics“The Flaming Lips "At War With the Mystics" (Warner Bros.) * * * 1/2 THE Flaming Lips seem to enjoy their work, singing and shaking amid their balloons and bubbles…”Los Angeles Times via Wikipedia88 3.5/4792006
Yeah Yeah YeahsShow Your Bones“The Yeah Yeah Yeahs "Show Your Bones" (Interscope) * * * 1/2 Karen O doesn't need your kicks.”Los Angeles Times via Wikipedia88 3.5/4762006
Queens of the Stone AgeLullabies to Paralyze“Bruce Springsteen "Devils & Dust" (Columbia) * * * * "I got my finger on the trigger, but I don't know who to trust / When I look into your…”Los Angeles Times via Wikipedia100 4/4752005
The WhoA Quick OneRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/576
Lenny KravitzAre You Gonna Go My WayThe Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia60 3/568
Chris CornellCarry OnLos Angeles Times via Wikipedia63 2.5/459
Foo FightersIn Your HonorLos Angeles Times via Wikipedia88 3.5/469
Faith No MoreKing for a Day… Fool for a LifetimeLos Angeles Times via Wikipedia75 3/468
ToolLateralusLos Angeles Times via Wikipedia88 3.5/475
JewelPerfectly ClearLos Angeles Times via Wikipedia63 2.5/466
WeezerPinkertonLos Angeles Times via Wikipedia75 3/471
Old 97'sSatellite RidesLos Angeles Times via Wikipedia88 3.5/483
Gillian WelchSoul Journey“Cafe Tacuba "Cuatro Caminos" (MCA) *** Since this acclaimed Mexican quartet has been compared to the Beatles for its innovative spirit, maybe its new album (due in stores Tuesday) was…”Los Angeles Times via Wikipedia88 3.5/480
Depeche ModeSounds of the Universe“Los Angeles Times blogs that were published between 2006 and 2013.”Los Angeles Times via Wikipedia75 3/470
OasisStanding on the Shoulder of GiantsLos Angeles Times via Wikipedia75 3/464
Sonic YouthThe EternalLos Angeles Times via Wikipedia100 4/482
PanteraThe Great Southern TrendkillLos Angeles Times via Wikipedia50 2/461
Foo FightersThere Is Nothing Left to LoseLos Angeles Times via Wikipedia63 2.5/476

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