The Coathangers – Larceny & Old Lace
on June 14, 2011
Aggression is fine and all, but it isn’t a substitute for good music.
Read More- Album Reviews
- 0 Comments
- Album Reviews
- 0 Comments
Art Brut – Brilliant! Tragic!
on June 6, 2011
Their fourth release, Brilliant! Tragic!, maintains the status quo by sticking to what the band does best, punk rock that doesn’t take itself seriously.
Read More- Reel Reviews
- 0 Comments
Explosions Under the Lights
on May 26, 2011
Sports fervor combined with teen angst is the epitome of raw feeling, and Explosions in The Sky’s ability to carry emotional heft through instrumental prog-rock makes them ideal messengers for it
Read More- Album Reviews
- 1 Comment
The Airborne Toxic Event – All At Once
on May 10, 2011
All At Once’s ultimate failure is mistaking melodrama and slick production for substance.
Read More- Album Reviews
- 0 Comments
Jamie Woon – Mirrorwriting
on May 4, 2011
At its worst Woon has made derivative pop that’s too smooth for its own good with lyrics that are too mellow and downtrodden too really enjoy. At its best Woon’s minimalistic songs offer great ambiance and synth mixed with heartfelt lyrics fit for bedrooms.
Read More- Album Reviews
- 0 Comments
The Middle East – I Want That You Are Always Happy
on April 28, 2011
Making soft music without becoming dull is difficult, but The Middle East maintains their hushed tones without boring the listener.
Read More- Album Reviews
- 0 Comments
Arbouretum – The Gathering
on April 18, 2011
Arbouretum put too much of their energy into exploring their favorite intellectual concepts instead of actually constructing music with its own peaks and valleys.
Read More- Album Reviews
- 1 Comment
Graveyard – Hisigen Blues
on April 15, 2011
Hisingen Blues is a winning mix of lo-fi instruments and tight musicianship. You won’t find any synth or other newfangled production techniques here.
Read More- Album Reviews
- 0 Comments
Travis Barker – Give the Drummer Some
on April 6, 2011
One is curious as to what a percussionist sounds like when he moves to the front. With the help of a lot of friends, the answer is pretty damn good.
Read More- Album Reviews
- 0 Comments
Morning Teleportation – Expanding Anyway
on March 29, 2011
Their debut is sincere to the bone and the product of musicians playing however they damn well please
Read More- Old 'Stache
- 0 Comments
A Different Breed of Punk
on March 21, 2011
The energetic spirit of punk lives well in the music, and front man Mike Ness writes simple songs with high energy and gusto. One would feel more sympathy for his woes if he didn’t make such enjoyable music from them.
Read More- Album Reviews
- 0 Comments
The Joy Formidable – The Big Roar
on March 17, 2011
It’s stuffed with epic highs and taut lows that should leave many rock fans satisfied.
Read More
