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Album at a glance: Black Luck (formerly Black On Black) – Firebrand EP
It is so tempting to call Black Luck (formerly Black On Black) a punk band but they just doesn’t quite fit the bill. The punk mentality and aggressiveness is there; the music is just too full. The thin, tinny guitar … Continue reading
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Album at a glance: Arlo Guthrie – Alice’s Restaurant
Arlo Guthrie’s “Alice’s Restaurant” is a Thanksgiving tradition for many. Despite the song’s 18-minute length it gets played by radio stations and listened to by many on the turkey holiday. So here is the challenge: write a review of “Alice’s … Continue reading
Album at a glance: Matthew Coman – Aborted Fetuses
Some artists have no problems with productivity; take Matthew Coman, who just released “Aborted Fetuses,” a b-sides album as a precursor to his record due out later this year. “Fetuses” is some old songs, some covers and even new songs … Continue reading
Album at a glance: A.J. Gaither – Live at The Westport Saloon
A.J. Gaiter is a one-man band that performs shows raw and unashamed, warts and all. His performances make him a perfect candidate for a live record so that is precisely what Little Class Record released for him. Gaither likes to … Continue reading
Album at a glance: The Souveneers – “Tales of the Ne’er Do Wells”
The Souveneers are hot on the heels of their debut album “Dance American” and recently left on their first tour. To help fund the tour they released this two-song EP with fresh tracks that weren’t show tested like on their … Continue reading
Album at a glance: Andy Frasco & The U.N. – Half A Man
Andy Frasco & The U.N. are a flat out good time. Putting a positive spin on things comes second nature to Frasco like on the couch surfer anthem “Smoking Dope n Rock n Roll.” The “Half A Man” album has … Continue reading
Album at a glance: The Shivers – Charades
Shivers got lost in the indie rock shuffle of the 2000s. In the days when Saddle Creek was thriving as a label and indie acts were moving records like never before, a ton of good bands just got shuffled into … Continue reading
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Album at a glance: Clawhammer – Clawhammer
Clawhammer’s self-titled album thrives on grittiness and power. The scrape of a washboard, plucks of docile banjo strings and reverb of the guitar fill out these minimalist songs. Each track seems to center around possessive relationships. On the frantic duel … Continue reading
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Album at a glance: Whiskey For The Lady – Too Many F Holes
Whiskey For The Lady – Too Many F Holes Bluegrass is a love or hate it thing for most people. It can be unpredictable and enthralling or it can be boring and monotonous. Luckily for Whiskey For The Lady, … Continue reading
Album at a glance: Paul Collins – Feel The Noise
Paul Collins holds steady with a sound he has had for years with his album Feel The Noise. Collins lets his age show just enough in the songs here to not make it seem like he is just trying to … Continue reading
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Tagged 3 stars, album at a glance, album review, Feel The Noise, Paul Collins, record review, The Beat
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