Category Archives: 250 word album reviews

250 Word Album Review: The Nightwatchman – Union Town EP

Posted on July 25, 2011 by VocalsOnTop

The Nightwatchman is Tom Morello, the guitar genius from Rage Against The Machine. If you are looking for his over the top pedal effects and bent whammy bars, The Nightwatchman is not for you however. Morello has created a completely … Continue reading →

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250 Word Album Review: Bon Iver – Bon Iver

Posted on July 24, 2011 by VocalsOnTop

Bon Iver burst onto the indie rock scene with his 2007 album For Emma, Forever Ago. He had found a sound that was unique and critically revered. After years in the music business he was suddenly a success. He was … Continue reading →

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250 Word Album Review: Drive-By Truckers – Ugly Buildings, Whores and Politicians

Posted on July 21, 2011 by VocalsOnTop

I do a best of feature on this site and have attempted to make a single disc greatest hits-type compilation for the Drive-By Truckers and it is extremely difficult. The news recently came down the pipe that Ugly Buildings, Whores … Continue reading →

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250 Word Album Review: Dsoedean – On An Edge EP

Posted on July 20, 2011 by VocalsOnTop

Dsoedean is a fresh new sound in the St. Joseph, Missouri area. Their clean sound and catchy songs make them stand out from the crowd. The On An Edge EP comes on the heels of the band’s last release, Send … Continue reading →

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250 Word Album Review: The Hickman-Dalton Gang – Volume II

Posted on July 19, 2011 by VocalsOnTop

The Hickman-Dalton Gang is an outlaw country duo of Johnny Hickman(Cracker, awesome guy, guitar hero) and Jim Dalton(Railbenders, Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers). They return in 2011 with their second release after the EP Volume I in 2008. Volume II … Continue reading →

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250 Word Review: Rave On Buddy Holly

Posted on July 18, 2011 by VocalsOnTop

Rave On Buddy Holly is a tribute album featuring several big name acts. Among them are Florence + The Machine, Paul McCartney, The Black Keys, My Morning Jacket and She & Him among others. The 19 tracks are flexable on … Continue reading →

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