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Album at a glance: Toward Space – Gently With A Chainsaw
Toward Space is a loose and erratic band that specializes in bluesy romps that stay energetic and unpredictable. The playful sound of this bare bones rock band is closest to punk but you can clearly her the blues backbone on … Continue reading
Album at a glance: Reliant Tom – Bad Orange
Reliant Tom’s electronica fueled “Bad Orange” concentrates on grooves and vocal prowess. With a vocalist that sounds like Shirley Manson drowning in “Kid A” inspired instrumentals that album is definitely unique. On the opening song “Bad Orange” the duo kicks … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 stars, album at a glance, album review, Bad Orange, electronica, Kid A, Radiohead, Reliant Tom, Shirley Manson
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Album at a glance: Art Thieves – Russian Rats
Art Thieves is punk to the core. Their album “Russian Rats” isn’t just for punk purists though, their natural knack for melody and hooks shines through despite the short, blistering songs on the album. The violently aggressive first two tracks, … Continue reading
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Tagged 3.5 Stars, album, album at a glance, Art Thieves, east coast, great album covers, punk, record review, review, Russian Rats
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Album at a glance: Emmaline Twist -Dissimulation
Emmaline Twist is straight to the point on “Dissimulation.” They take an Interpol style drone and put together a short but compact shoegaze album that will survive repeated listens. The band’s strong rhythm section locks in on each song and … Continue reading
Album at a glance: Ian Fisher – Idle Hands
Ian Fisher builds his new album “Idle Hands” on a foundation of piano balladry. He strays from this structure occasionally but Fisher crooning with the black and white keys is the backbone here. On “Tables Turned” he shows his strong … Continue reading
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Tagged 70s rock, album review, Harry Nilsson, Ian Fisher, Idle Hands, John Lennon, Road To Jordan, singer-songwriter
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Album at a glance: Timmy Milner – Fall Risk
Timmy Milner’s deeply personal journal that is “Fall Risk” is at its best when he shoots straight down the middle. The best example is the simple yet elegant “Feeling Human” that sounds like a a David Bowie tune with its … Continue reading
Album at a glance: Smash Fashion – Rompus Pompous
These aging rockers still know how to have a good time. This album is sheer fun, never takes itself too seriously and maintains its high energy throughout. The thunderous radio-ready leadoff track “Can’t Take You Anywhere” shows Smash Fashion’s knack … Continue reading
Album at a glance: John Mackey – Chasin’ Dreams
One of the best things about country music is its bluntness. It never gets too cute or loses its listeners in a web of analogies and illusions. John Mackey’s latest album “Chasin’ Dreams” abides by this, it’s just straight forward … Continue reading
Album at a glance: Hurt Russell – Down // Cruisin’ For A Bruisin’
Hurt Russell’s first real coming out party is this two song digital EP. It’s about 7 minutes of sludge-phyche that really defines a band that is in actuallity pretty hard to define with words. “Down” is a slow burning song … Continue reading
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Tagged bandcamp, Cruisin' For A Bruisin', Down, EP, Hurt Russell, Missouri, phyche, Saint Joseph, sludge, St. Joseph, Trevor Rowe
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Album at a glance: Mark Daniel – New Truth EP
It’s not hard to figure out how Mark Daniel’s sound formed. He wears a long history of classic rock education on his sleeve. You’ll hear the sound of a straight forward blues-rock trio on his “New Truth” EP. Its … Continue reading
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Tagged album at a glance, EP, Heart Stops Beating, Mark Daniel, New Truth, review, Slow Setting Sun
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