Category Archives: Album at a glance

Album at a glance: Toward Space – Gently With A Chainsaw

Posted on December 25, 2018 by VocalsOnTop

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 →

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Album at a glance: Reliant Tom – Bad Orange

Posted on November 29, 2018 by VocalsOnTop

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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Album at a glance: Art Thieves – Russian Rats

Posted on October 16, 2018 by VocalsOnTop

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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Album at a glance: Emmaline Twist -Dissimulation

Posted on September 25, 2018 by VocalsOnTop

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 →

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Album at a glance: Ian Fisher – Idle Hands

Posted on September 4, 2018 by VocalsOnTop

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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Album at a glance: Timmy Milner – Fall Risk

Posted on August 20, 2018 by VocalsOnTop

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 →

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Album at a glance: Smash Fashion – Rompus Pompous

Posted on July 10, 2018 by VocalsOnTop

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 →

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Album at a glance: John Mackey – Chasin’ Dreams

Posted on March 20, 2018 by VocalsOnTop

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 →

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Album at a glance: Hurt Russell – Down // Cruisin’ For A Bruisin’

Posted on February 27, 2018 by VocalsOnTop

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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Album at a glance: Mark Daniel – New Truth EP

Posted on February 6, 2018 by VocalsOnTop

  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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