Tag Archives: 2018

250 word album review: Reverend Horton Heat – Whole New Life

Posted on December 18, 2018 by VocalsOnTop

  Reverend Horton Heat has always been about revivals and new beginnings and obviously by the title of their new record (“Whole New Life”) not much is changing. When you dive into the music you’ll find that assumption to be … Continue reading →

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250 word album review: Courtney Barnett – Tell Me How You Really Feel

Posted on May 31, 2018 by VocalsOnTop

This album is exactly what the best case scenario was for Courtney Barnett. After a couple of successful EPs and debut album, then a solid release with fellow slacker rock icon Kurt Vile the stage was perfectly set for “Tell … Continue reading →

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250 word album review: Ike Reilly – Crooked Love

Posted on May 22, 2018 by VocalsOnTop

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 →

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Concert Review: Pedro The Lion and Marie/Lepanto at The Record Bar in Kansas City, MO 2/9/18

Posted on February 12, 2018 by VocalsOnTop

Pedro The Lion means business. The David Bazan led project was brought out of hiatus unsurprisingly but the outlook of the band is not so much as expected. The band has a whole new ambition it seems. The power trio … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon: Travis Meadows at Knuckleheads in Kansas City 1/25/18

Posted on December 17, 2017 by VocalsOnTop

WHO’S PLAYING?  Travis Meadows WHAT TO EXPECT?  Travis Meadows is a heartbreaking story and an inspirational one all wrapped together. Meadows beat cancer (losing most of one leg in the process) and started his long battle with alcoholism before his … Continue reading →

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