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Album at a glance: Toward Space – Gently With A Chainsaw
Toward Space is a loose and erratic band that specializes in bluesy romps that stay energetic and unpredictable. The playful sound of this bare bones rock band is closest to punk but you can clearly her the blues backbone on … Continue reading
Album at a glance: Reliant Tom – Bad Orange
Reliant Tom’s electronica fueled “Bad Orange” concentrates on grooves and vocal prowess. With a vocalist that sounds like Shirley Manson drowning in “Kid A” inspired instrumentals that album is definitely unique. On the opening song “Bad Orange” the duo kicks … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 stars, album at a glance, album review, Bad Orange, electronica, Kid A, Radiohead, Reliant Tom, Shirley Manson
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Album at a glance: Brandon Prinzing & The Old Revival
Bradon Prinzing & The Old Revival is a mixed bag of tricks. Their debut album “Hear This” is overflowing with varying influences leading to both a great diversity and an uneven album with some strong spots. In a world where … Continue reading
Album at a glance: Art Thieves – Russian Rats
Art Thieves is punk to the core. Their album “Russian Rats” isn’t just for punk purists though, their natural knack for melody and hooks shines through despite the short, blistering songs on the album. The violently aggressive first two tracks, … Continue reading
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Tagged 3.5 Stars, album, album at a glance, Art Thieves, east coast, great album covers, punk, record review, review, Russian Rats
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Album at a glance: Timmy Milner – Fall Risk
Timmy Milner’s deeply personal journal that is “Fall Risk” is at its best when he shoots straight down the middle. The best example is the simple yet elegant “Feeling Human” that sounds like a a David Bowie tune with its … Continue reading
Album at a glance: John Mackey – Chasin’ Dreams
One of the best things about country music is its bluntness. It never gets too cute or loses its listeners in a web of analogies and illusions. John Mackey’s latest album “Chasin’ Dreams” abides by this, it’s just straight forward … Continue reading
Album at a glance: Mark Daniel – New Truth EP
It’s not hard to figure out how Mark Daniel’s sound formed. He wears a long history of classic rock education on his sleeve. You’ll hear the sound of a straight forward blues-rock trio on his “New Truth” EP. Its … Continue reading
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Tagged album at a glance, EP, Heart Stops Beating, Mark Daniel, New Truth, review, Slow Setting Sun
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Album at a glance: Ladygod – Rock N Roll Kaliphate
Ladygod is a groovy band, meaning they absolutely relish in a good groove. “Rock & Roll Kaliphate” is filled with simple guitar licks repeated to make sure everything drops into a comfortable groove. On “Pretty Clean Tramp” to lead off … Continue reading
Album at a glance: Scott Hrabko & The Rabbits – Summer
Scott Hrabko & The Rabbits is a fun little project with plenty of twang and a whole lot of swing. The band trolls the dancy country music line with upbeat songs like “Anne Boleyn” and “Eyes of Bonny Blue.” Things … Continue reading
Album at a glance: Jeff Caudill – Reset the Sun
On this EP Jeff Caudill shows off his shiny feathers as a songwriter putting his own spin on familiar themes. There’s nostalgia and love littered throughout on this mostly pop record with strong country roots. Caudill’s vocals are reminiscent of … Continue reading
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Tagged album, album at a glance, alt-country, EP, Jeff Caudill, Reset The Sun, review
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