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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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250 Word album review: Massy Ferguson – Run It Right Into The Wall

Posted on August 4, 2016 by VocalsOnTop

This kind of twang you wouldn’t expect to come out of Seattle. The band’s northwest leanings do explain the heavier guitar driven sound though. With the thick, Jay Farrar sounding vocals it would always be difficult for the group to … Continue reading →

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250 word album review: Robert Finley – Age Don’t Mean A Thing

Posted on August 1, 2016 by VocalsOnTop

Robert Finley is as true of a modern blues artist as you will hear. His debut album “Age Don’t Mean A Thing” was recorded at age 62 and contains splashes of all the musical influences that you would expect. On the … 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: Tweaker Sneakers – Tweaker Sneakers EP

Posted on February 14, 2016 by VocalsOnTop

  St. Joseph’s beloved Bobby Dean Floyd snuck off to Portland and got behind the kit for this punky surf rock trio. It’s as weird as you would expect it to be. Think the erraticness of Cupcake with a more … 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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250 word album review: The Electric Lungs – Don’t Be Ashamed of the Way You Were Made

Posted on November 11, 2015 by VocalsOnTop

The Electric Lungs are among Kansas City’s best bands and hopefully this new record will bring them that recognition. With some of the best hooks in the game this album is every bit as good as their catchy debut. It’s … Continue reading →

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The Vinyl Corner: Dan Mariska and the Boys Choir – Bummer Songs

Posted on November 2, 2015 by VocalsOnTop

Artist: Dan Mariska & The Boys Choir Album: Bummer Songs (2013) Purchased at: Live show at Rendezvous (St. Joseph, MO) for $15 Dan Mariska and his band passed through St. Joe last year, hitting The Rendezvous with touring partners See … Continue reading →

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The Vinyl Corner: Carrie Nation and the Speakeasy – Hatchetations

Posted on October 30, 2015 by VocalsOnTop

Artist: Carrie Nation & The Speakeasy Album: Hatchetations (2013) Purchased at: Live show at First Ward (St. Joseph, MO) for $15 Carrie Nation & The Speakeasy is a band that works their asses off. They are road warriors living out … Continue reading →

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