The Raincoats - The Raincoats

Picking the "best" Raincoats is more an intellectual exercise than it is a work of thoughtful criticism. So, to make it easy for the benighted, all three studio releases are absolutely essential. Their live cassette is wonderful, but not the ideal entry point. Better yet, start with their debut, a soaring, daring, avant-garde-influenced folk-punk record. Don't let the words "avant-garde" scare you off; The Raincoats are not harsh or unapproachable. In fact, this music, even at its most dissonant, is stunning and captivating. Read More