Stephen Malkmus and The Jicks - Real Emotional Trash Format:LP - Black Vinyl she was reeling from a

she was reeling from a series of setbacks

The first half is intentionally fast

touring guitarist with Sleater-Kinney

Offering additional insight into Sinatra’s career is music director

Like many an influential album in rock history

Stephen Malkmus and The Jicks - Real Emotional Trash Format:LP - Black Vinyl she was reeling from aMuch of Real Emotional Trash, Stephen Malkmus' fourth solo lp (this one credited with the jicks, like his second, Pig Lib), is decidedly low down and heavy. It could hardly be otherwise with monster drummer Janet Weiss (Sleater Kinney Quasi) now a full fledged jick. Meanwhile, Malkmus the guitar hero is on full display here. Dragonfly Pie, Baltimore, and the title track are alchemic combinations of intricate composition and unfettered jam. Malkmus'