Author Archives: VocalsOnTop

250 Word Album Review: Dylan Michael Bentley – Change In The Wind

Posted on October 30, 2013 by VocalsOnTop

Dylan Michael Bentley ups the production and cans his filters for his latest album Change In The Wind. It is easy to think the album is a self portrait and that Bentley is simply putting his heart on his sleeve … Continue reading →

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The best of… Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – A greatest hits type compilation

Posted on October 28, 2013 by VocalsOnTop

     

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Concert Review: Todd Snider at Knucklehead’s Saloon in Kansas City, MO 10/16/13

Posted on October 24, 2013 by VocalsOnTop

Todd Snider has no children; doesn’t want children actually and he just records and tours. Todd Snider pretty much just plays music. When one tour is over it seems the next is being planned and his fans never tire of his … Continue reading →

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Setlist: Colby Walter sings Dylan at Cafe Acoustic 10/17/13

Posted on October 20, 2013 by VocalsOnTop

Setlist from Colby Walter sings Dylan at Cafe Acoustic on 10/17/13: She Belongs To Me (Bringing It All Back Home) All I Really Wanna Do (Another Side) In The Mood (Biograph) The Times They Are A-Changin’ (The Times They Are A-Changin’) Love Minus … Continue reading →

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250 word album review: God Is An Astronaut – Origins

Posted on October 13, 2013 by VocalsOnTop

The great thing about instrumental albums is that a band is forced to push their boundaries to keep from getting monotonous. You’ll find an abundance of styles on God Is An Astronaut’s record Origins. Each passing song will take you … Continue reading →

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250 Word Album Review – Austin Miller – More Than One Way

Posted on October 9, 2013 by VocalsOnTop

  Austin Miller lets the lyrics take the reins on his album More Than One Way. A singer/songwriter should after all. The arrangements around the songs are very good and the interesting and meaningful lyrics. Gently used horns and a plethora … Continue reading →

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250 word album review: Ed Roland and the Sweet Tea Project – Devils ‘n Darlins

Posted on October 3, 2013 by VocalsOnTop

You’ll find no surprises on Ed Roland’s first record as Ed Roland and the Sweet Tea Project. Devils ‘n Darlins has the same big pop hooks Roland has always been able to write with Collective Soul, the sound is just stripped … Continue reading →

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250 Word Album Review: 2 a.m. Orchestra – Working To Divide

Posted on October 1, 2013 by VocalsOnTop

2 a.m. Orchestra is a shapeshifting project in more ways than one. Not only are the band members a rotating cast of sorts but they shed and take on styles easily on their album Working to Divide. It isn’t so … Continue reading →

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250 Word Album Review: Band 13 – Signal Shift

Posted on September 28, 2013 by VocalsOnTop

  Kansas City group Band 13 attacks with a shotgun style approach on Signal Shift. They switch gears often going from hard rock to funky grooves and even take a trip to the farm for a little down home country. … Continue reading →

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Concert Review: Rancid / Tim Timebomb in Lawrence, KS 9/21/13

Posted on September 24, 2013 by VocalsOnTop

At this point Rancid is a stone cold given as an elite band. I don’t mean just in the punk scene, I mean in rock in general, they are clearly a top tier act. There is no mistaking their contribution … Continue reading →

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