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Album at a glance: Like Rabbits – The Devil In Your Eyes

Posted on February 21, 2017 by VocalsOnTop

Like Rabbits doesn’t pull any punches on their debut album. It’s straight forward bar bluegrass. The rustic music (stand-up bass, banjo, mandolin, acoustic guitar) is fronted with raspy, whiskey soaked vocals with lyrics to match. Songs like “Keep On Drinking” … Continue reading →

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Album at a glance: Hawk – I’m On Fire

Posted on January 16, 2017 by VocalsOnTop

Hawk wears their influences on their sleeve and there is nothing wrong with that. A ton of their sound is inspired by the classic rock roots many musicians have, Hawk just is very direct about them. On “Mother Road” you … Continue reading →

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Album at a glance: Red Kate – unamerican activities

Posted on August 23, 2016 by VocalsOnTop

If you don’t like punk there is no need to read further. This is unapologetic punk, harsh and rash, everything a good record from the genre should consist of. The anger of “You Don’t Speak For Me” is intentionally transparent … Continue reading →

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Album at a glance: Til Willis & Erratic Cowboy – Habit of Being

Posted on July 9, 2016 by VocalsOnTop

“Habit of Being” is the latest release from the shockingly productive Lawrence, Kansas act Til Willis & Erratic Cowboy. The 4 songs only run about 9 minutes but give you a fair sampling of what Willis does. The EP is … Continue reading →

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Album at a glance: The Invisible World – Color / World

Posted on July 7, 2016 by VocalsOnTop

This 6 song EP from Kansas City’s The Invisible World expands on their debut EP “Welcome To The Invisible World” from 2014. This collection does find them more balanced and confident. The clean sounding production helps songs like the acoustic … Continue reading →

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Album at a glance: The Architects – Border Wars Episode II

Posted on November 29, 2015 by VocalsOnTop

Kansas City’s The Architects are pretty straight forward at this point. Punky tempos and tasty guitar licks are the status quo and their soaring choruses make them a favorite to sing along to. On the latest edition of Border Wars … Continue reading →

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Album at a glance: Christopher Bell – Rust

Posted on November 22, 2015 by VocalsOnTop

As if being a looping cellist ins’t unique enough, Christoper Bell writes oddly distinctive songs that could work if played on more traditional instruments as well. He takes on “Smokestack Lightning” and breathes new life into the blues classic. “Lost … Continue reading →

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Album at a glace: Radkey – Dark Black Makeup

Posted on October 1, 2015 by VocalsOnTop

Radkey has finally done it. They made the record many (myself included) didn’t know if they could make. Why? Because Radkey had never let off the throttle before. On a 4-song EP you can just balls out rock, but for … Continue reading →

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Album at a glance: Amy LaVere & Will Sexton – Hallelujah I’m A Dreamer

Posted on July 16, 2015 by VocalsOnTop

This touring husband-wife duo is locked in on loungey bar music. LaVere plays upright bass while Sexton plucks away on an acoustic guitar on this live recording. It sounds live in studio because it is so well recorded and the … Continue reading →

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Album at a glance: The Souveneers – Heartbreak In Really Cool Town

Posted on June 24, 2015 by VocalsOnTop

The Souveneers quietly released their second full-length record “Heartbreak in Really Cool Town” but if you are one of the many anxiously awaiting it’s arrival, be prepared. Jerrad Hardin and company in the interest of not wanting to sound stale … Continue reading →

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