
While Pitchfork often plays games, hypes garbage, and panders to the crowds too much, they do sometimes nail it better than anyone and help deliver something truly special to a deserved appreciation. They weren't exactly the first to tout Cymbals Eat Guitars ' debut album, Why There Are Mountains , but blessing it with their "best new music" gold star has definitely put this band on the map. Since shortly after returning from SXSW, the album has not left my CD player in my vehicle. It truly is the best "indie road trip album" [...]