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250 word album review: James Williamson and the Pink Hearts – Behind The Shade
Rock and Roll hall of famer James Williamson enlisted a couple ace vocalists for his new album “Behind The Shade” and you can clearly see how much they are capable of early in the album. Frank Meyer and Petra Haden … Continue reading
250 word album review: Ike Reilly – Crooked Love
In the mid and late 60s there was a certain group of musicians fighting for a sound that is hard to define. It was pure rock and roll but also had a sense of self deprecation and swagger all at … Continue reading
250 word album review: Jack White – Boarding House Reach
At this point it may be the “cool” thing to do to hate on Jack White. This isn’t that, or at least it isn’t intended to be. His latest solo album just isn’t that interesting of a listen. It’s far … Continue reading
250 word album review: Whiskey For The Lady – Passing Times
“Passing Times” is Whiskey For The Lady’s second album and it is distinctly different than their debut. The bluegrass band is four long years removed from their debut album “Too Many F Holes” and sometimes life comes at you hard … Continue reading
250 word album review: Here’s To The Life! – Surviving Is My Best Revenge
Here’s To The Life! is now fully amped up and doesn’t spare on the energy. This group of 8 songs is among their strongest, the songs are fun and fiery as they continue to be one of the Midwest’s most … Continue reading
250 word album review: The Allovers -Yer Guises
“Yer Guises” is nothing but simple fun. If you’re looking for deep content you probably won’t find it unless you dig really deep. At the surface level The Allovers just take a crunchy guitar lick, play is for two minutes … Continue reading
250 word album review: The Center State – Wilderness
The Center State’s second full-length album “Wilderness” is a sentimental affair that shows the band’s abilities. The group compiles a focused group of songs here where they test their comfort zones and take another step forward. The opening track … Continue reading
250 word album review: The Breeders – All Nerve
The Breeders are a jagged band. They love broken things, they always have. Their songs are unique because of this, it is both what makes them great and what makes them troubling to listen to at times. On their latest … Continue reading
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250 word album review: The Decemberists – I’ll Be Your Girl
If you’re reading this you probably know what The Decemberists are all about, they have a well established catalog defining the band which makes an album like this challenging. Once you define yourselves as a band you spend the rest … Continue reading
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Tagged 250 word album review, 4 Stars, album review, Colin Meloy, Fleetwood Mac, I'll Be Your Girl, K-Tel, Severed, synth, The Decemberists
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