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250 Word Album Review: Elder Brother – Heavy Head

Posted on March 9, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

Elder Brother has a strong hold on the 90s alt-rock sound and deliver it in droves on Heavy Head. That particular sound isn’t really edgy right now and is played out but it still works as a good vehicle for … Continue reading →

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250 Word Album Review: The Wilhelm Brothers – Lay Your Burden Down

Posted on March 6, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

The Wilhelm Brothers 6 song EP is dominated by a steady, acoustic old-timey sound that has really returned to popularity recently. The front porch folk heard here goes a little beyond the normal band that picks up a stand-up bass … Continue reading →

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250 Word Album Review: Against Me! – Transgender Dysphoria Blues

Posted on March 4, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

There is an elephant in the room, let’s just acknowledge it. Against Me! lead singer Laura Jane Grace got a sex change before this album. This album is understandably largely about that to no surprise but other Against Me! songs … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon: Money For Nothin’ / Gas Pump Talent

Posted on February 26, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

WHO’S PLAYING?  Gas Pump Talent (Springfield, MO) Money For Nothin’ (St. Joseph, MO) WHAT TO EXPECT?  A floor stompin’, drunken good time with lots of sing alongs… Gas Pump Talent is possibly the best out of town band that has rolled … Continue reading →

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Concert Review: Local H at Mojo’s in Columbia, MO on 2/22/14

Posted on February 23, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

In lieu of a traditional concert review I’m just going to jot down some notes. I’ve done a few Local H live reviews already and this show wasn’t terribly different. Another rocking show… no disappointment. New drummer Ryan Harding is … Continue reading →

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250 Word Album Review: The Orwells – Other Voices EP

Posted on February 14, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

Every once in a while it is really nice to hear a new band that gets it. Their unashamed rock at its finest packed into a four song EP given away free on their website is a good way to … Continue reading →

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Album at a glance: Third Wounded Man – Patsy EP

Posted on February 14, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

Don’t let the warts of this digital live EP scare you off; “Patsy” contains some shining hard rock gems. You can almost feel the pain of the drum heads with each abrupt thump and the full power of the guitar … Continue reading →

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250 Word Album Review: Hard Working Americans – Hard Working Americans

Posted on February 2, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

The Hard Working Americans aren’t really all that hard working at all it seems. It is hard to picture Todd Snider, the self proclaimed “Peace lovin’, pot smokin’ lazy-ass hippie” as a hard working guy. He leads the charge in … Continue reading →

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250 Word Album Review: The Biff Tannens – Johnny Dare is a Douche

Posted on January 29, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

The Biff Tannens are a straight forward American punk band that doesn’t waste its time by trying to be clever or adding unnecessary frills, they just let the ourtrage flow. Their sense of humor is apparent by both their name … Continue reading →

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250 Word Album Review: Christopher Bell – Sirens

Posted on January 28, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

When you listen to a lot of music, and I truly mean A LOT OF MUSIC, you have a thirst for something different and original and it is much harder to find than you might imagine. Look no further than … Continue reading →

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