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Baroque Pop
Browse Dork's album & ep review coverage for Baroque Pop, plus artists and albums connected to the genre.
Recent Reviews
Till the Morning
Brian D'Addario
A remarkably assured solo debut.
A Dream Is All We Know
The Lemon Twigs
‘A Dream Is All We Know’ is just lovely - it’s a testament to the enduring power of classic songwriting.
Only God Was Above Us
Vampire Weekend
An ambitious and pretty immense pendulum swing into new sonic territories.
Everything Harmony
The Lemon Twigs
The album packs more than just a few hold-on-I-need-to-hear-that-again moments.
The Night Safari EP
Patrick Wolf
A welcome return from Mr Wolf, leaving the world ready for more.
Dance Fever
Florence + The Machine
‘Dance Fever’ is an album straining at its leash, dreaming of the freedom of the dancefloor. Now it’s here, there’s no holding back.
WE
Arcade Fire
Returning to their sonic roots, ‘WE’ sees each and every strand of Arcade Fire bound together in perfect formation.
Songs For The General Public
The Lemon Twigs
The band haven't lost any of their extravagance.
Father Of The Bride
Vampire Weekend
‘Father of the Bride’ is both exactly as expected, and also completely different to anything predicted.
Aviary
Julia Holter
‘Aviary’ is an album worth getting to know.
Go To School
The Lemon Twigs
Once again, the D’Addarios prove themselves to be more than capable of pulling off the preposterous.
The Future And The Past
Natalie Prass
Natalie Prass is a master of her craft.
I’ll Be Your Girl
The Decemberists
Despite their dark subject material, they’ve never been a group to take themselves too seriously.
Brothers of Destruction EP
The Lemon Twigs
The pair pack layers of invention, wit and melody into these six tracks.
Painted Ruins
Grizzly Bear
Bolstered by a new sense of freedom, 'Painted Ruins' is an eclectic and engaging listen.
Hug of Thunder
Broken Social Scene
Little more than a curiosity for the die-hard fans.
Hang
Foxygen
‘Hang’ isn’t just an album - it’s a universe of weird and wonderful delights.
Do Hollywood
The Lemon Twigs
Preposterously clothed, young and talented, the D’Addarios’ time is now.
