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250 Word Album Review – Jesse Denaro – Dear, Love
Jesse Denaro’s Dear, Love starts out as a strong guitar rock album that plays like a 90s alternative rock record with thick coats of guitar and smooth pop vocals. The opening track “Someone Save My Life” nails this as it … Continue reading
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250 Word Album Review: Elder Brother – Heavy Head
Elder Brother has a strong hold on the 90s alt-rock sound and deliver it in droves on Heavy Head. That particular sound isn’t really edgy right now and is played out but it still works as a good vehicle for … Continue reading
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250 Word Album Review: Sincerely, Iris – Best Left Free
Sincerely, Iris’ Best Left Free is an interesting listen but you need to work for it. At the surface you hear the steady acoustic strums and get lulled to sleep a bit before you realize there are hidden nuances that … Continue reading
250 Word Album Review: Sans Abri – Shelter
Sans Abri uses an arsenal of folk instrumentation to create a front porch stomping bluegrass sound for their debut EP Shelter. The accumulation of acoustic instruments build an overall fast paced group of songs with first class picking. The album … Continue reading
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250 word album review: God Is An Astronaut – Origins
The great thing about instrumental albums is that a band is forced to push their boundaries to keep from getting monotonous. You’ll find an abundance of styles on God Is An Astronaut’s record Origins. Each passing song will take you … Continue reading
250 Word Album Review: Mike Cooley – The Fool On Every Corner
Mike Cooley is one of the founding members of the Drive-By Truckers and many members of DBT nation have long waited for his first solo album. A live album isn’t exactly what they had in mind but it is still … Continue reading
250 Word Album Review: The Bronx – IV
The world need some nice aggressive punk rock and The Bronx is filling the void. They have made a career of putting out solid punk albums and their fourth effort, IV, is not an exception. While the music on … Continue reading
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250 Word Album Review: Hot Fiction – Apply Within
Hot Fiction’s Apply Within sounds like it was recorded in the musty basement of a castle along the Rhine River. The album’s heavy guitar is used sparingly to create a lot of space in the music and allow for more … Continue reading
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250 Word Album Review: Aaron Blumer – Aaron Blumer
Aaron Blumer embraced the country lifestyle. On his self-titled debut album his song “Livin’ Like A Country Song” pretty much explains it all. The themes heard on the album released in April of this year are nothing out of the ordinary All … Continue reading
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