The Biz Markie of wonky-haired alt rock, Malkmus seems to be coasting a little on this second solo single. Both music and lyrics are about as linear and straight as the collegiate pin-up has ever been ...

In Hear This, A.V. Club writers sing the praises of songs they know well—some inspired by a weekly theme and some not, but always songs worth hearing. This week: In celebration of his new solo LP, we ...