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The Action - Rolled Gold (Reissue CD, Reaction
/ Parasol, Pop/rock)
For every Beatles or Elvis Presley...there are hundreds of
other artists who are just as talented but who are overlooked. The Action
are an example of this. Realizing slight success in Britain in the 1960s,
this group obviously never received the attention they deserved. This batch
of demonstration recordings created in the 1960s were never released at
all until 1998 when a British label called Dig The Fuzz convinced the band
that the lost tunes deserved to be heard. This is one of those true treasures
from the vaults, as this music rivals some of the best artists from the
sixties. Interestingly, George Martin produced the band's first five
singles (but they weren't that well received at the time). The tunes on
Rolled Gold sound dated...but that is actually a great deal of the
appeal. These guys were doing lots of things right. The songwriting is top
notch and the playing is spirited and enthusiastic. Fans of sixties pop
will most likely thrill to the sounds of "Come Around, " "Strange
Roads," "Little Boy," and "In My Dream." This release
is interesting for another reason. It also marks the beginning of a new
music label (Reaction) formed by Ric Menck (of Velvet Crush)
and Geoff Merritt (the owner of Parasol Records). The label was specifically
formed for the purpose of reissuing lost nuggets like this. Should be an
intriguing endeavor... (Rating: 5)
Seana Carmody - Struts & Shocks (CD, Kimchee,
Pop)
Folks who followed the underground rock scene of the 1990s may remember
Seana Carmody as the lead singer of Swirlies. Later in the
1990s Carmody was also a member of the critically acclaimed Syrup USA,
a more pop-oriented endeavor that eventually fell apart in 1998. It took
her a few years to pull it all back together, but Carmody has now written
and recorded her first solo album. Struts & Shocks is a strong
effort, combining progressive tendencies with stylish melodic pop. The tunes
on this album possess a slight haunting quality that sounds like anything
but generic girlie pop. Carmody's tendency to combine obtuse chords
with unpredictable melody lines is interesting and, at times, somewhat peculiar.
Her signature vocals have never sounded better. This is a strong album from
a lady who has been scampering around the fringes of rock music for some
time now. Perhaps this will be the one to kick her career into high gear.
Ten tracks, including "Rocket Out of Time," "Sidewalk,"
"Deirdre," and "Stay Awake." Nice stuff. (Rating: 4+++)
Christiansen - Forensics Brothers and Sisters! (CD, Revelation,
Hard rock)
Exciting and unusual hard rock. Louisville, Kentucky's Christiansen
drive a hard and heavy wagon all the way home on their debut album for Revelation.
There's a subtle funky current running through this band's hard rock music
that we find particularly appealing. The band consists of Brad Magers
(bass), Terry Campbell (drums), Brandon Bondehagen (vocals,
guitar), and Robby Scott (guitar). These guys have known each other
since they were kids which may explain their tightness and familiarity with
one another. Intense tunes like "Portable Museums" and "The
Era of Murder by Simulation" demonstrate the band's intense ability
to drive their point home. Smart, wild, and intense. (Rating: 4+++)
Counting
Crows - Hard Candy (CD, Geffen, Pop)
Wanna know a little secret? Until we jammed this little CD into our player,
to our knowledge we had never even HEARD a song by Counting Crows
before. Just goes to show you how far we have purposely buried out heads
in the sand (!). But because the band seems to have such a large and diehard
audience, however, we were fully prepared to HATE this disc. You can color
us surprised because some of this stuff isn't half bad. Oh sure it's a slick
and safe ride all the way through...but these gentlemen actually come up
with some catchy little tunes and flesh them out nicely with polished and
professional arrangements and slick backing vocals. No, this wouldn't be
our top pick of the month or anything...but for those folks out there who
like that good ol' hummable and comfortable FM radio rock that came out
in the 1980s, these guys are obviously filling the bill. (Rating: 4)
Duke
Fame - Regrets (CD, Geeves, Pop/rock)
This Atlanta-based band took its name from a character in the legendary
This Is Spinal Tap film. Regrets is the band's debut CD, and
it contains a wealth of impressive material. Duke Fame songs remind us of
very early David Bowie (particularly in the vocal department). The
band's lo-fi recordings help the listener to focus on the words and melodies...both
of which are the group's strongest traits. At this early stage of the game,
these guys probably need to get a little more tight and focused...but the
important thing is that they have that certain unexplainable quality that
makes a band great. While this is a good album...we feel that these guys
are capable of producing something truly incredible. We're not rating this
disc because we feel it would be misleading to potential listeners as well
as the band themselves...but we can state with confidence that the songwriting
skills that are demonstrated here are wonderfully cool... (Not Rated)
Einstein's
Sister - Humble Creatures (CD, Yummy
Pop Tunes, Pop)
A songwriting...DUO? Seems you hardly ever hear about such a thing anymore.
Einstein's Sister features the impressively strong songwriting duo
of Bill Douglas and Kerry Tucker. Mr. Douglas and Mr. Tucker's
music is reminiscent of early Squeeze and early Elvis Costello.
The vocals are direct and right up front in the mix throughout all eleven
tracks on Humble Creatures. The songs feature clever interplay between
guitars and keys, and the hearty rhythm section of Andrew Brock and
Marty Reyhons holds things steadily in place. The band is rounded
out by Steven Volk on guitars and vocals. If you loved the first
three Squeeze albums (like we did), there's a good chance you're going to
feel very comfortable with the music of Einstein's Sister. Quality cuts
like "Dandelion Heart," "This Won't Be Home Someday,"
and "Come On Pariah" are instantly infectious. (Rating: 4++)
Drew Emitt - Freedom Ride (CD, Compass,
Bluegrass/pop)
Pleasing upbeat bluegrass-fueled pop music. Drew Emitt, lead singer
for the band Leftover Salmon, has his hands all over the place these
days. In addition to recording with his band he's also found the time to
record Freedom Ride, a solid and impressive debut solo album. The
man is talented in all directions at once...playing mandolin, guitar, fiddle,
banjo, harmonica, flute, and electric guitar. Mr. Emitt's music has a nice
homegrown sound that is accentuated by a nice, slick production style. The
title track features John Cowan (lead singer with the New Grass
Revival). Other impressive guests lend their talents to these compositions,
making this album a nice slice of genuine Americana played straight from
the heart (which is, of course, good for the soul). Our favorite cuts are
"Solid Ground," "If You're Ever In Oklahoma," and "Memories
of Mother and Dad." (Rating: 4++)
F - F (CD, Morticia, Pop/rock)
First there was the man named E (Mark Everett of Eels)...and
now we have the man named F (whose Los Angeles band shares the same
name). The names may be similar, but the music is worlds apart. The music
of F recalls the heyday of 1980s techno pop in the grand style of New
Order, The Cure, and The Psychedelic Furs. The band's
slightly dark pop tunes are based around keyboards and synthesizers...and
feature catchy melodies. We particularly dig the tune "Christine at
Tower Sunset" (which is also available on a limited edition red vinyl
single). This is a young band seemingly in the process of finding their
exact niche and sound. As a result, there's some fine tuning that is bound
to happen over the next few months. But from what we hear initially, the
guys in F are doing a lot of things right. Good stuff. (Rating: 4)
The Forms - Icarus (CD, Three
Spheres, Rock)
Obtuse rock that sounds something like a cross between Drive Like Jehu
and XTC. But that only hints at the tip of the iceberg, as the three
guys that make up The Forms are actually going off in many directions
at once...while simultaneously providing a swirling and inventive dose of
slightly experimental rock with a difference. Produced by Steve Albini,
this album contains a wealth of sweeping, articulate, heady, and intelligent
rock music. What actually separates this band apart from the others is the
vocalist. This guy can sing circles around your average alternative rock
singer. The melodies are strange...yet familiar enough to latch onto. The
band swerves in and out of very soft passages but provides plenty of loud
moments where things almost seem like they're going to go out of control
(but don't). The restrained chaos of the songs on Icarus is refreshing
and unique. Another HUGE plus in the band's favor is that they opted to
present photographs on the cover and booklet. The band's faces and names
are nowhere to be seen. They apparently opted to present interesting images
rather than plaster their own images all over their album. Very SMART move.
The Forms are a really cool band off to a mesmerizing start. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
(Rating: 5++)
The Full of Shits - We're Only As Full As The People We Hang Out With (CD,
Burped and Floated, Retard folk)
Goddamn it all to hell...how we HATE the new "retard folk" movement!
All those pretentious messed up people in coffee houses who think that it's
cool and hip to play and sing when it just sounds REAL BAD. But the phony
business pussies and law-headed dicks just EAT IT UP while they sip their
dribble and flirt with their ugly motivation. Everyone who goes anywhere
is a mussyhead, and that's just what The Full of Shits are capitalizing
on. They know that the contorted faces of real people contain poison and
hatred, so they scour it up inside their big bright pans and make it function
like a branded planet of toast. This CD is the first full-length by the
"band." It is so wonderful that we want you to know how TERRIBLE
it is. We listened to the first cut ("Gotta Squeeze Out") and
then pressed the STOP button. Then we took the disc and set it on fire.
As we watched it burn we put lotion all over our pretty snouts and grinned
real big and heavy. Hey, we don't have to listen to ANYTHING we don't want
to and we don't have to LIKE anything if we don't want to. As for The Full
of Shits, we doubt that there's anything left to tell you about them anyway...
(Rating: 1)
El
Gato - We're Birds (CD, Motherload
Music, Pop/rock)
Highly melodic pop covered with plenty of thick, fuzzy guitars. This Denton,
Texas-based band plays timeless pop that will never sound old or dated.
We're Birds is chocked up to the max with superb melodies and clever
songwriting. The band's personal and effective lyrics (written by vocalist
John Vineyard) are the icing on the cake. In many cases lyrics can
make or break a band...and in this case, the words to the music add that
extra ooomph that really packs a major punch. There's a lot to digest
here. The band presents no less than fourteen tracks, and each one is a
keeper. There's a lot more depth here than we are accustomed to hearing
in pop music. Our initial favorites are "Wonderlost," "Pianos
On Crutches," "Midnight Beach Theme," and "Dolphin With
Legs." Smart, creative, hummable, and unique. Recommended. (Rating:
5)
Vincent
Gallo - Recordings of Music for Film
(British import CD, Warp, Instrumental/soundtrack)
Vincent Gallo has been recording and composing music since the 1970s.
This CD is a collection of recordings that he made to accompany the films
The Way It Is, Buffalo '66, Downtown '81, and If
You Feel Froggy, Jump. Containing a whopping 29 tracks in all, Recordings
of Music For Film stands squarely on its own as a strong piece of work.
All of the tracks here were transferred from the original analog tapes and,
as a result, the songs have a wonderfully inviting organic sound. Some of
the sparser tracks are reminiscent of Brian Eno while other cuts
could almost be considered modern classical pieces. Gallo wrote and recorded
all of the tracks himself between 1979 and 1998. Forgetting that these cuts
were recorded for film, one can easily use this for mood music...after dinner
music...or for something to play during that introspective period when you're
trying to sort things out in your brain. Lovely stuff. Our favorites are
"The Way It Is Waltz," "Drowning In Brown," "A
Wet Cleaner," and "Brown 69." (Rating: 5++)
Gregor Samsa - Gregor Samsa (CD EP, Iodine
Recordings, Atmospheric pop)
The first thing that caught our attention about this disc was the packaging.
Both the CD and the inserts are transparent. Someone did a wonderful job
with the graphics. In this case the packaging gives potential listeners
a good idea of what the music sounds like. Gregor Samsa is a quintet
based in Richmond, Virginia that produces lush and heady atmospheric progressive
pop. In some ways, the music of Gregor Samsa sounds like a more orchestrated
version of Low...but that comparison only gives a hint of what this
band is really all about. The band's haunting, strange compositions methodically
creep along until they permanently invade the listener's consciousness and
take up residence. Can't wait to hear a full-length from these folks...
(Rating: 5)
Jack
Hayter - Practical Wireless (CD, Absolutely Kosher, Pop)
Intriguing music that combines various elements from artists such as Bob
Dylan, Roy Harper, Tom Waits, and even David Bowie.
Jack Hayter is a member of the British group Hefner who have
had a good deal of success in the past couple of years. It was actually
Hefner lead singer Darren Haymen who convinced Mr. Hayter to record
a solo album (Haymen recorded and produced Practical Wireless). Wise
decision, as this is an impressive and highly entertaining album that is
chock full of memorable tunes. Hayter's understated vocal style is engaging
and subtle and yet somehow demands attention. (He occasionally sounds like
a cross between the previously mentioned Roy Harper and Richard Butler.)
Presenting some of the best introspective folk-inspired pop we have heard
in some time, Mr. Hayter is an instant talent to be reckoned with. Twelve
cuts here including "Blind Man's Fog," "Another Girl Another
Planet," "No Spondulicks," and "Narrow Skies."
RECOMMENDED. (Rating: 5++)
The Hellacopters - Cream of the Crap! (CD, Gearhead,
Rock)
Rock and roll hell raisers all the way, The Hellacopters are a true
crowd pleaser. The band's instant aggression in the form of a hard assault
rock is abrasive, tight, and very, very LOUD. These Stockholm-based wildmen
have had increasing success over the past couple of years...and Cream
of the Crap! is a good example of why their success continues to grow.
To be a collection non-album tunes, this album is stronger than most bands'
"real" albums. The band writes most of their own material here
but throw in a good number of cover tunes as well. Most notable is their
explosive version of "Gimme Shelter"...which makes the Rolling
Stones version sound like kiddie music. Our top favorites here are "Thanks
for Nothing," "1995," and the intense frenzy of "Tilt
City." Rock and roll played the way it SHOULD be played. Once again,
these guys KICK ASS. (Rating: 5)
The Hextalls - Call It A Career (CD, Shredder, Hard pop)
Goofy punk rock with loose vocals. The Queers meet The Pooh Sticks...?!?
(Not Rated)
In Exile - Hangin' By A Thread (CD, Deep
Space, Pop/rock)
In Exile is the extraordinary one man band consisting of Keni
Fink. Mr. Fink apparently has his hands and feet in all kinds of projects
all the time...and yet he still manages to find time to write and record
a whopping eighteen track CD entirely by himself. Hangin' By A Thread
is a monumental undertaking for a solo musician. The songs are smart, succinct,
sometimes goofy, and memorable....and the playing and singing are top notch.
Lots of cool tunes here, but our favorites are "Love To You,"
"Dark of the Morning," "Wander," and "Big Mistake."
We'd sure like to hear Mr. Fink re-mix these tunes with real drums. That
would add the extra punch that would really make this music soar. (Rating:
4+)
Toby
Keith - Unleashed (CD, Dreamworks
Nashville, Country/pop)
Toby Keith's last album (Pull My Chain) was one of the best
country/pop albums ever recorded. It was so good, in fact, that it put Mr.
Keith in an awkward situation...which was to follow it up with something
as good or better. Pull My Chain worked on all levels, coming off
as a flawless string of upbeat hits. The public...and reviewers like us...ate
it up. That album threw Toby into the spotlight, winning numerous awards
for his obvious artistic achievement. Although it contains a wealth of good
tunes, Unleashed is not as great as its predecessor. The album begins
with a political tone of revenge in "Courtesy of the Red, White and
Blue (The Angry American)." Although the song certainly echoes the
sentiments of a great many Americans, we have to admit that we just don't
like the lyrics. Mr. Keith has built a solid reputation by writing cool
romantic tunes, upbeat pop, and slightly raunchy rock. To put it simply,
this tune falls flat on its face. Thankfully, the rest of the album is full
of the kinda stuff we have come to know and love. Of particular interest
are "Who's Your Daddy?," "It's All Good," "Losing
My Touch," "Beer For My Horses" (a duet with Willie Nelson),
and our favorite, "Huckleberry." Of course, we don't know this
big ol' sexy guy...but we'd be willing to bet that Keith's new super celebrity
status is beginning to catch up with him. In our humble opinion, Toby's
time would be better spent focusing on his music...and distancing himself
from the effects that superstardom has on his art. No, success hasn't spoiled
him yet...but there are slight indications on Unleashed that this
may be starting to happen. Several of the tunes here sound dangerously similar
to tunes on Pull My Chain. Don't get us wrong, this is a damn fine
album (if you skip the "American" cut)...but Toby's going to have
to get himself back on track if he's going to continue to evolve and thrive
as an artist. All of our complaints are secondary to the fact that this
is, basically, another great album. We just hope the next one...is even
BETTER. (Rating: 5)
Lambs
- Random Radio (CD, Devil
Doll, Hard rock)
Hell YEAH! Finland's Lambs play with a fury intensity that'll have
you throbbing and sweating buckets in mere SECONDS. These three guys have
a mission...to send their listeners into a smoking rock and roll euphoria.
The songs are basic and simple and the band members play with a true sense
of style and obvious intent. The band consists of A. Lindholm (guitar,
vocals), Hautsi Drums (cymbals and percussion), and Tommy L.
(bass and vocals). Lindholm's got an Iggy-like growl that'll bring
the dead to their knees...while the rhythm section hammers away like midnight
will never completely peel all the way off. This is one BADASS little trio...cranking
out cool rockers like "Down and Under," "Cut You Loose,"
"Leave It All," and "Leave Your Life." Ultra cool stuff,
played with ten tons of adrenaline... (Rating: 4+++)
Lewis - Even So (CD, Deep
Elm, Pop)
Lewis is an intriguing band. Taking their name from their fondness
for C. S. Lewis, these fellows are making music their own way...creating
strange and mesmerizing musical masterpieces that range from moody and provocative
to aggressive and loud. In a world full of bands who are either constantly
way too loud or incredibly samey and soft all the time...it is pleasing
to find a band that effectively treads in both territories. Even better
yet, the soft and loud sides of Lewis don't really remind us of anyone else
in particular. Instead of wearing their influences on their sleeves, these
guys seem to be tapping into some sort of internal power that is uniquely
their own. Even So is chock full of modern progressive rock that
rivals anything. Strangely hypnotic tunes include "Returning to the
Scene of the Crime," "Counting Backwards," and the title
track... (Rating: 5++)
Lily - Running From the Sky (Independently released CD, Acoustic
pop)
Lily Holbrook is an unusual newcomer on the underground music scene.
You always hear about guys who start out as street performers...but how
many ladies get their start that way? Lily began performing on the streets
of Boston...and the positive response prompted her to push her career to
the next level. Her devotion and skills have now culminated with the release
of her first album, Running From the Sky. Ms. Holbrook's music has
a strange quality that makes it sound as if it were recorded at some distant
time in the past. It is just slightly reminiscent of some of Donovan's
early material...or even a more restrained and controlled Rasputina.
Lily's acoustic guitar based compositions feature intriguing arrangements
and thoughtful lyrics...but it is this young lady's personality and spirit
that make her music so special and unique. Throughout all nine tracks on
this album, Lily Holbrooks comes across as a sincere and real human being...expressing
herself with her genuine abilities and inventive mind. Her vocals are nothing
short of fantastic. We particularly like "The Snow," "Slipping,"
and "Dandelion." Don't be turned off by the strange (?) cartoon
cover art. This lady is a serious new artist with a great deal to offer
the world. (Rating: 5)
Logh
- Every Time a Bell Rings An Angel Gets His Wings (CD, Deep Elm, Pop)
Cool moody pop music. We can't describe this band any better than the talented
writer who wrote the band's press release. It states: "Every Time
a Bell Rings An Angel Gets His Wings flirts with lo-fi elements--lightly
brushed snares, subtle guitar strumming, droning bass lines and wispy, aching
vocals--but with more range, expression and genuine feeling than most bands
can muster. Capturing the precise timing for every little tone and whisper,
Logh's debut is incredibly well performed and overflowing with desperate
beauty." Hoping that the band and the label will forgive us for lifting
their words and including them in our review, we can honestly say that we
are literally blown away by this album. The band's heady, super intelligent
pop music is anchored in strange chords and unexpected melodic twists...but
the overall tone is very laid back and brilliant. In many ways, the music
of Logh reminds us of a more progressive version of The Hang Ups.
The guitars are lovely and just slightly peculiar. The band is super tight...yet
they come across sounding very sincere and comfortable with themselves.
It's difficult to tell what these tunes are about ("Yellow Lights Mean
Slow Down, Not Speed Up," "The Bastards Have Landed")...but
when the music sounds this wonderful...who CARES? An astounding, beautiful,
and moving album. These guys are doing everything RIGHT. (Rating: 5+++)
Lucid
Nation - Tacoma Ballet (Double CD, Brain
Floss, Rock)
This is a big ol' whopping double CD set chock full of experimental noise
and loose, out-of-control, sassy rock music. The members of this band have
either played with or were in bands such as Hole, Unseen Force,
L7, Debbie Harry, and others. Singer Tamra Spivey is
definitely the focal point here. Her loose and intense vocals remind us
in many ways of Johnny Rotten. She's got attitude in a bucket and
enough balls and guts to spit out whatever she feels like with a cool and
convincing urgency. What we find most appealing about this two hour album
is the overall spontaneity. (Reminds us of some of the crazy, off-the-wall
stuff that was coming out in the drug-crazed 1970s...) This stuff certainly
isn't going to appeal to everyone...but the folks who dig it are going to
REALLY dig it. Definitely a word of mouth act at the moment, we could see
BIG things happening for Lucid Nation if they can keep their momentum.
It's hard to pick favorites here, but cuts you may find amusing and/or entertaining
include "Happy Accident," "Everyone' s Got An Area,"
"Mr. Slow," and "Universal Application." Rolling
Stones fans will likely be horribly offended by the odd cover of "Happy"...
(Rating: 4+++)
Carolyn Mark and the Room-Mates - Terrible Hostess (CD, Mint,
Pop)
Carolyn Mark already had us in the palm of her hands from the moment
we heard her debut album Party Girl. The exciting news here is that
Terrible Hostess is even better. Featuring country, pop, swing, and
ballads galore, this album is chock full of impressive upbeat music that
perfectly showcases Ms. Mark's vocal abilities. What probably impresses
us most about the way this young lady sings is that she isn't too
perfect. There are slight ragged edges in her style of singing that make
Carolyn a much more engaging performer than we normally hear out there in
the world. The players and the arrangements on this album are right on target
100% of the time. Carolyn Mark is one of those outstanding and unbelievable
talents temporarily playing to relatively small audiences. Get in on the
ground floor now. This girl is amazing and captivating.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Our favorite tracks are "Fuzzy Slippers," "Chumpville,"
"Dirty Little Secret," and "Country In The City." (Rating:
5+++)
Maserati - The Language of Cities (CD, Kindercore,
Instrumental)
Intriguing improvisational instrumentals. The three I's work in this band's
favor, making The Language of Cities flow by like a cool stream down
the side of a mountain. In many ways, the compositions on this album could
be considered jazz. The musicians obviously feed off one another and let
their instincts take them where things occur naturally. The album begins
with the creeping and methodical "Ambassador of Cinema" and then
proceeds to wind its way through a peculiar path of unexpected musical terrain.
Maserati share a great deal in common with label-mates Japancakes.
Both bands play a modern style of progressive jazz rock that is not rooted
in any one specific genre. Moody and sometimes slightly surreal...this band
is charting their own cool territory...letting their music go wherever it
takes them. Eight tracks, including "Ambassador of Cinema," "Keep
It Gold," and "There Will Always Be Someone Behind You."
(Rating: 5)
The Mushroom River Band - Simsalabim (CD, MeteorCity,
Hard rock)
Great screamer rock fueled by punk-like ideals and throttled up to the max
with big hairy energy. The Mushroom River Band play a brand of revved
up riff-driven harsh stoner rock that'll have you bashing your head into
the walls in no time flat. This band literally plays like there's no tomorrow...and
their sound is topped off by an intense vocalist named Spice (formerly
of the band Spiritual Beggars). The guitars are in constant overdrive...and
once these guys get going they don't let up for a moment. Punchy macho cuts
like "Bugs," "My Vote Is Blank," and "Proud of
Being Cool" make this one big nasty ball of raunchy fun that should
appeal to old and young alike. We absolutely LOVE the artwork on the back
cover featuring a wizard who has apparently just gotten some cute little
bunnies so drunk and high they they can't even stand up. Loud, funny, and
HARD. (Rating: 5)
Nashville
Pussy - Say Something Nasty (CD, Artemis, Rock)
Nashville Pussy is one badass, ass-kickin', rock and roll machine.
Fronted by one of the sexiest men in rock history, this band continues in
their mission to conquer and control the trashy underground clubs of America.
Blaine Cartwright's vocals have never sounded better. His nasty growl
sounds something like a cross between early Alice Cooper and Captain
Beefheart. Jeremy Thompson and new bass player KatieLynn Campbell
do a HELL of a job keeping the beat throbbing like hell while sexy goddess
Ruyter Suys slaps out meaty guitar riffs like she's ready to give
birth to hamsters. The song titles say it all: "Gonna Hitchhike Down
to Cincinnati and Kick the Shit Outta Your Drunk Daddy," "Keep
On F*ckin'," "Keep Them Things Away From Me," "Let's
Get the Hell Outta Here"... HELL YEAH!!! This band truly has it all.
Image, sound, songs, style... Rarely has all-out rock and roll ever sounded
better. This baby's a complete and total HIT. (Rating: 6)
Orange
Goblin - Coup de Grace (CD, The Music Cartel, Hard rock)
Ear splitting hard rock music with an extreme meaty dose of heavy masculinity.
Coming across sounding something like a cross between early Black Sabbath
and the Sex Pistols, these guys have a real knack for ripping and
roaring their way through some truly unforgettable rock and roll nuggets.
Nasty big ol' badass guitars drive these tunes home while intense screamer
Ben Ward pushes everything within his grasp to the limit and BEYOND.
There's no holding back as the band belts their way through such crowd pleasers
as "Your World Will Hate This" and "Getting High On The Bad
Times." As an added bonus, the album was produced by Scott Reeder
and features guest vocals by John Garcia (both of the highly acclaimed
Kyuss). Extra heavy metallic punk/grunge for those who really and
TRULY want to ROCK THEIR WORLD. This one could very well become a CLASSIC.
Coup de Grace is one HELL of a rockin' album. (Rating: 5+++)
Narrowcasting - ...Current or the Tide (Russian import CD, Samogon,
Pop)
We unfortunately rarely receive music from Russian artists. Narrowcasting
is an obscure delight and was recorded under severe budget restrictions.
And yet the music and ideas come across crystal clear. The folks in this
underground band play music that is something like a cross between Hayden,
Neil Young, and, perhaps most of all, Varnaline. Strangely,
the music has an Americana sort of sound...pop music written around guitars...with
plaintive and sincere vocals that are genuine and real. This is a surprisingly
mature batch of tunes from a group of folks who are obviously creating music
for the pure love of doing so. Great tunes like "...Current or the
Tide," "Paris Air Show," and "Foreign Corresponding"
make this album a curiously unique listen. Includes an unusual cover of
Alex Chilton's "Blue Moon." You will most likely NEVER
find this anywhere (!), so we would suggest visiting the artists' web site...
(Rating: 4++)
Nickelback - Curb (CD, Roadrunner,
Hard rock)
Due to their intense worldwide success over the past few years, the guys
in Nickelback and the Roadrunner label have re-released the band's
debut album entitled Curb. This album is certain to please band's
fans as well as bring more runners into the pack. Far from being an early
photograph of a band looking for a sound and image, Curb presents
a very tight and very heavy band who found their focus early in their career.
Nasty guitar riffs and growling husky vocals tower over a super macho rhythm
section to create mind-bending heavy rock for the thinking listener. In
some ways, the tunes on this album sound like a strange merging of death
metal with Southern redneck rock. What sets these guys apart from many other
ultra hard bands is that fact that the vocalist really can sing...and
the tunes really do have memorable melodies. A solid album from start
to finish, Curb will be a real treat for anyone wanting to crank
it up REALLY loud and do whatever might come naturally. Top picks: "Little
Friend," "Where?," "Window Shopper," "I Don't
Have." (Rating: 5+)
The Numb Ones (Burned out boring people kind of things)
To Hell with THE NUMB ONES. All those burned out, tired, know-it-all
jerks out there who have BEEN there, DONE that, and who have SEEN IT ALL.
Poor numb ones! They are not just numb...they are also DUMB. For you see,
dear readers, numbness is in the mind of the beholder. So...all those who
feel they have nothing new to experience really DO NOT have anything new
to experience...and therefore DO NOT DESERVE to have anything to experience
AT ALL. The mind is a powerful thing to waste. Obviously, virtually everyone
is wasting away. To all the numb...the dumb...and the humble...do yourselves
a favor and overdose on something lethal. If you weren't around it wouldn't
make a difference anyway. So take a dive, jump off the deep end...and STOP
RUINING EVERYTHING FOR THE REST OF US WHO STILL HAVE SOMETHING TO LIVE FOR.
(Rating: 1)
Pendletones - Move Along (CD, Torpedo,
Pop)
Wonderfully upbeat music that combines the very best elements of 1960s and
1970s pop. This Swedish quintet sounds nothing like other Swedish acts that
we have heard. The band's music has much more in common with American and
British artists. Pop fans will find themselves instantly swooning over the
soaring melodies cruising through the veins of Move Along. Unlike
most pop bands, Pendletons feature three singer/songwriters: Erik
Hallmer, Lars Gustavsson, and Kristoffer Jonzon. Any of
these three individuals could easily be fronting a band by themselves...but
they made the industrious and wise decision to combine their talents. In
this case, the sum of the parts is even stronger the the individual units.
This album is chock full of unforgettable tunes, extraordinary lyrics, and
harmony vocals certain to knock off even the tightest of socks. Mind blowing
cuts like "Move Along," "The Perfume That You Wear,"
"Someone Like Me," and "I Wish" are nothing short of...fantastic.
(Rating: 5+++)
Andrea
Perry - Two (CD, Trust
Issue, Pop)
Absolutely lovely and creative pop music from Andrea Perry. Two
was recorded "above Jeffrey's restaurant in Austin, Texas." She
may be an obscure, self-produced artist...but Andrea Perry possesses a wide
variety of skills and talent that make her music extremely entertaining
and worthwhile. On this album, Andrea plays bass, guitar, keys, and handles
all the vocals. In fact, the only instrument she doesn't play is
the drum set (more than adequately handled by the mysteriously credited
SearCH). We have rarely heard a female instrumentalist who matches
the true creative spirit of this young lady. Her songs are wonderfully spirited...her
playing tight and inventive...and her vocals are nothing short of astounding.
While the influences present in her music are many...we are hard pressed
to think of any single artist that Perry sounds like (?!?). A fine effort,
featuring timeless tunes such as "Bursting Through the Clouds,"
"I Think of Nothing," "You Broke the Spell" (wow!),
and "Across the Water." Outstanding. (Rating: 5)
Kimberly
Rew - Great Central Revisited (CD, Bongo Beat, Pop)
The name Kimberly Rew may not be familiar to you...but we'd be willing
to bet that you've heard of the Soft Boys and Katrina and the
Waves. Mr. Rew was a pivotal member of both bands. He also, on occasion,
releases solo albums. Great Central Revisited is a great album. Charging
out of the gate with the Mitch Easter-ish "Life Itself,"
this man instantly proves that his best days are far from numbered. Rew's
1960s AM radio sounding pop is refreshingly upbeat and positive and his
vocals are perfect. "English Road," the second cut, could very
well have been culled from a Young Fresh Fellows album. The tune
is remarkably catchy and well arranged. The low key, provocative sound of
"Screaming Lord Sutch" is both poignant and just slightly odd.
We find the clever wordplay in "Sick of Hearing About Your Drugs"
to be particularly appealing. Kimberly Rew is an ultra-talented individual
whose current creations should not be judged based upon what he has done
in the past. This is a wonderfully relevant and superbly produced pop album
that is certain to entertain and delight virtually any fan of great pop
music... (Rating: 5+++)
Saso
- My Brain Hurts (CD Single, Melted
Snow, Pop)
This underground British act is a good example of why we review music. For
you see...if we weren't writers, we probably wouldn't even know about this
unique band. More than just a pop band, the folks in Saso are approaching
their work at almost every angle with an artistic edge. The listener never
actually sees the band members...yet their love of what they are doing is
obvious. This CD single features two versions of the tune "My Brain
Hurts" (taken from the band's last album entitled The Big Hug)...plus
it includes two new tracks ("Turn Your Back" and "Beer Monster").
The band included a beautiful designed booklet with the disc entitled "Correspondence.01"...thus
titled because it contains snippets from various correspondents layered
with beautiful photographs and altered images. This little baby is limited
to a run of 500 copies...so you'd be best advised to click your little mouse
puppy on the band's web page (link above) and get hold of a copy before
they're all gone. These folks are...fantastic and ultra-creative. (Rating:
5+++)
Sinisstar - Future Shock (CD, Geffen,
Industrial rock/pop)
What a funny looking group of drag queens! They're probably striving to
look ultra weird and evil, but take our word for it. These men are drag
queen rock musicians ALL THE WAY. But there ain't nothing wrong with that
when you can play and sing as well as these young men. The music has a slightly
hard edge, but Sinisstar is basically a very loud pop band. Sure,
they throw in some ultra-naughty words to keep things spicy...but basically
these gentlemen are playing for a very young audience...kids who are still
in the initial stages of parental rebellion. But back to the songs. Actually,
there are quite a few standout cuts on this album. We like the catchy chorus
of "White Noise" and the nasty sound of "Do It." Definitely
marketed toward the kiddies, if the guys in Sinisstar could lighten up on
their image a bit...they could actually attract a much wider audience...
(Rating: 3+++)
Sixty Watt Shaman - Reason To Live (CD, Spitfire,
Rock)
More excellent hard rock from Sixty Watt Shaman. Reason To Live
is a great, heady dose of smart loud rock played with intense energy. Some
sources have defined the band's sound as "soul metal"...which
is actually a rather precise way of summing up their sound. These guys are
loud as hell...but they never forsake songs or playing for the pure sake
of turning up the volume. The guitars are loud, hard, and metallic...and
the band's vocalist is one of the most intense in living memory. The man's
screams and growls sound something like a Southern rock bear from the 1970s
who has just turned onto black metal. Although there are slightly bluesy
threads running through these guys' music, make no mistake about it. These
guys' main intent is to ROCK. And rock hard they do throughout all sixteen
mind-bending cuts on this album. Fans of Nashville Pussy would do
well to check out Sixty Watt Shaman. Great stuff. (Rating: 5)
Sloppy Ball Pudding (Goddamn pudding and balls kind of mixed up thing)
All hail the buckets and bowls full of SLOPPY BALL PUDDING. The pudding
is moist and tender...and seeps over the edges of the containers that cannot
contain it. The pudding is moody. It jiggles and slops around corners. The
aroma makes little gender animals claw and sniffle as it roams around the
edges of the painted forest and blips. Two small couriers patched the saxophone
tenders as they branched their way into the deeper end of the pudding. But
before they could reach it they were taxed out of their shelter by Andy
and Alexandria. The only way to eat Sloppy Ball Pudding is to slap it on
the end of one finger and wipe in on your lips. It then becomes possible
to lick and slurp it all the way in with ease. Two fingers and a moist patty
later...and you'll find yourself driving in ugly ol' Disneyland. Pack it
up, baby. You're not going to choir practice TONIGHT. (Rating: 2)
The
Sock Angels - The Sock Angels (CD, Year
of the Tiger, Soft pop)
Slow and slightly stark soft pop music. The Sock Angels is the one-man
band consisting of Daniel Moriarty. This Minneapolis-based multi-talented
artist spent several years playing in other bands before retreating to his
bedroom to create The Sock Angels. All of the material on this self-titled
album was recorded on an 8-track and then mixed down on a Macintosh G3.
As a result, the sound quality is slick...but not too slick. Mr.
Moriarty's songwriting style reminds us of Sparklehorse (a band that
we admire a great deal). The songs are basic and stripped down...based around
an acoustic guitar...and feature ultra-cool fragile vocals that pull it
all together. Really nice stuff, we particularly dig all the open space
left in these compositions which allows the listener to concentrate on the
melodies and lyrics. Top picks: "Into the Blue," "There Can
Be No Peace," "Heavenly," "Touched by Grace." (Rating:
4+++)
Sonic
Youth - Murray Street (CD, Geffen, Pop/rock)
Many Sonic Youth fans may feel that the band has passed their prime
and is now merely treading water. We feel the opposite. At the height of
the band's popularity (when everyone and their grandmother was singing their
praises) we were left scratching our heads...wondering what all the fuss
was about. Now that the band has changed their sound and general direction...we
are more impressed. Murray Street is the band's second album in a
trilogy of releases about the cultural history of Lower Manhattan. The moody,
restrained quality of most of the cuts on this album is inviting. Sure,
there are still moments where things get a bit noisy...but the band never
quite goes out of control. Some tracks work better than others, but that
has always been the case with Sonic Youth albums. Our favorites are "The
Empty Page," "Disconnection Notice," "Plastic Sun,"
and "Sympathy for the Strawberry." (Rating: 4+++)
Ringo Starr - And His New All-Starr Band (CD, King
Biscuit Flower Hour, Pop)
Now that John and George are dead, Ringo Starr easily
proves that he is the only remaining Beatle with anything worthwhile
to offer. This live album recorded in August 2001 at the Rosemont Theater
in Chicago proves that the world's least likely superstar drummer can still
make it happen. Actually...and in fact...we find many of these recordings
to be superior to the originals ("Photograph" and "Act Naturally"
have NEVER sounded this good). Ringo is backed by a truly impressive superstar
band consisting of Sheila E., Roger Hodgson, Ian Hunter,
Howard Jones, and Greg Lake. Rather than simply churn out
a bunch of his own hits, however, Ringo has the integrity and good sense
to also let his bandmates shine. And shine they do...as well-known hits
by Supertramp, Mott The Hoople, and more creep into the evening's
repertoire. Usually revival bands have us running for the hills...but in
the case, the musicians come across sounding so genuine and sincere that
you can't help but be drawn into their consciousness. An excellent live
album from a great little drummer. (Rating: 5)
The Telescopes - Third Wave (CD, Double
Agent, Abstract pop)
Hypnotic, strange, and unpredictable pop music. Begun in 1988 (and initially
recording for the Creation label), The Telescopes have blipped in
and out of the public consciousness. They finally regrouped permanently
in 2000 and began recording Third Wave. The band is fronted by Stephen
Lawrie (vocals, guitar) and Joanna Doran (vocals, guitar) but
also includes David Fitzgerald (guitar), Robert Brooks (bass),
and Dominic Dillon (drums). The band's oddball tendencies may very
well be more appetizing to fans now than when they began. Many songs on
this album have discernible melodies and/or lyrics...but these are merged
and blurred with a variety of shifting sounds and waves of noise that prevent
the music from ever sounding too accessible. The peculiar nature of this
band's material will prevent them from ever gaining a large audience...but
that's probably not what they're after anyway. This is music created for
the pure sake of creating music. The band focuses on artistic integrity
while de-emphasizing the need or desire to become hugely famous or successful.
New York's Double Agent label gets bonus points for making this available
in the United States. Although it may be difficult to believe, The Telescopes
really don't sound like any other act that we can think of at the moment.
(Rating: 5++)
Ten
Grand - The Comprehensive List of Everyone
Who Has Ever Done Anything Wrong To Us (CD, Sickroom,
Progressive hard rock)
Weird, intense, trippy stuff. If you think the band Ten Grand is
just another quartet intent on blaring out harsh noise, think again. Upon
closer inspection the intricacies and bizarre nuances of the band's music
begin to sink in. This strangely titled album begins with the first few
tunes "tied together" by a computer repeating the names of folks
who have apparently done the band wrong. Strange concept, but the tunes
themselves are even stranger. The band's lead singer does everything from
scream, screech, whisper, yelp, and (almost) sing normally at times. The
music ranges from guitar assault to heady and experimental progressive rock
that is difficult to describe. Suffice to say, this band's material is so
obtuse that they're going to alienate a lot of potential listeners...and
that's probably exactly the point of it all. We find the peculiar nature
of this album to be strangely appealing and satisfying. Sure wish MORE bands
were willing to take as many chances as Ten Grand (!). Eleven captivating
tracks including "The Face I Make While You're Crying," "Grave?
Shovel! Let's Go," and "It Ain't A Party Unless You're Doing It
With Someone Else in the Bathroom." (Rating: 5)
Trust Company - The Lonely Position of Neutral (CD, Geffen,
Metal/rock/grunge/thrash/pop)
Thick and intense power rock quartet with a slight pop sensibility. Trust
Company sounds something like an obtuse cross between Helmet
and early Smashing Pumpkins. The band has a dense, hard hitting sound...but
the vocals are frequently breathy and restrained. The band seems to enjoy
dipping and diving in and out of harsh and soft modes frequently...often
several times within the space of a single song. The merging of ultra-harsh
and breathy soft vocals takes a bit of getting used to...but once the band's
sound becomes familiar the music is actually rather entertaining and likable.
Our own position is that we could stand a bit more of the band's pop side...and
a little less of their death metal schtick. But hey...that's a minor point
overall. Good tunes like "Hover," "Figure," "Deeper
Into You," and "Take It All" are just the kinda thing kids
love. (Rating: 4)
The
Visible Men - In Socks Mode (CD, Dang'n'Dung,
Pop)
Well produced melodic piano pop with excellent melodies. The band consists
of Dustin Lanker (a fine pianist and excellent vocalist) and Dan
Schmid (bass player extraordinaire). In some ways the music on this
album is reminiscent of Ben Folds...but only slightly. What will
probably cause the biggest reaction to this band are the song titles and
lyrics. With tunes like "Blow Shit Up," "Semen Factory,"
and "King Shit" a lot of people are probably going to assume the
band is a joke. Rest assured these songs are not jokes. They are very well
thought out and feature some superb arrangements...and the production is
SLICK. The lyrics...while slightly absurd at times...actually convey some
real thoughts and ideas that just might cause the listener to think
for a minute or two. Ooops...almost forgot to mention in passing that Mr.
Lanker and Mr. Schmid are also in the band Cherry Poppin' Daddies...but
that fact matters little, as this bears little or no resemblance to the
music produced by that "other" band... (Rating: 4++)
Vortis - File Under: Agitainment (CD, Thick,
Hard rock)
Whoa. Guess we'll have to leave it to a 59-year-old philosophy professor
to knock rock and roll back where it belongs...?!? Yup, believe it or not,
Vortis lead vocalist Michael Weinstein is a philosophy professor
who is just about to hit the big six OH. But...an old fart he AIN'T. This
guy has a lot more spirit and guts than musicians one THIRD his age. What
we like best about Mr. Weinstein is that he ain't afraid to offend people.
Most people probably don't care like him for the simple fact that he is
so loose with his lyrics. The overall sound and idea of this band reminds
us in many ways of Austin's legendary Pocket Fishrmen. The band is
smart and tight...but their sense of humor overrides everything else. Much
more than a mere "gimmick" band...Vortis is out to prove that
grown men can sometimes beat kids at their own game... (Rating: 4+++)
The
Warm Guns - Blown Away (CD, Zircon Skye, Rock/pop)
Blown Away is a surprisingly mature debut album. The Warm Guns
is a band fronted by a man named Rex Monday. True to the label's
press release, Monday's sound is very much like a merging of The Beatles
and David Bowie. (At times he sounds so much like one or the other
than you almost think you're listening to unreleased recordings unearthed
from a vault.) Some of Monday's guitar playing even bears an eerie resemblance
to Bill Nelson. References aside, this is a strong album that stands
on its own...full of smart songs with thoughtful lyrics...and impeccable
arrangements. Our favorite cuts here are "The Taoist Wheel," "The
Elephant Pig," and "Lexa Beaulieu." Although it matters little
in the big scheme of things, some may find it interesting that Mr. Monday
is paralyzed from the waist down. This situation has obviously not harmed
or hurt this gentleman's creative spirit. A fine album. (Rating: 4+++)
Wretch
Like Me - I Am Become Death (CD, Owned and Operated Recordings,
Rock)
Talk about perseverance. This band has really been through the mill...and
they have SURVIVED (or at least 2/5 survived anyway...). The history of
the band is not as important as the fact that these four gentlemen provide
some really great hard rock with smart intensity. On this album, original
members Abe Brennan (vocals) and Trevor Lanigan (guitar) are
joined by David Klein ("Rhythm Nazi") and John Hernandez
("Tennis Shoes in the Dryer"...???). The tunes on I Am Become
Death range from in-your-face hard rock to modern progressive metal/pop.
These guys do a lot more than just blow off random steam. Unlike many loud
rock bands these guys pay a great deal of attention to things like song
composition and instrumental arrangements. Brennan's vocals bring it all
home. His husky, masculine voice pulls everything together nicely. Hot cuts
like "Another Reason To Hate Easter," "The Greatest Love
That Never Was," and "I Am the Goat" make this album a nice
dose of heavy semi-psychedelia... (Rating: 5)
Michael
Zapruder - This is a Beautiful Town
(CD, Explorable Oriole,
Pop)
We always dig it when we come across an artist whose main concern is writing
songs above all else. Michael Zapruder is such an artist. And This
is a Beautiful Town is one big tasty album. Mr. Zapruder has a beautiful
deep voice that reminds us of Ron Sexsmith and Mark Everett
(of Eels fame). The songs, however, are pure Zapruder. This entire
album was crafted around some piano and vocal tracks that Michael recorded
at Neil Young's Broken Arrow Ranch. The initial tracks were taken
to New York where they were fleshed out and completed. The music ranges
from pensive to poignant to thoughtful to uplifting...and back again. But
what drives these tunes are, of course, Mr. Zapruder's melodies and voice.
Astounding and beautiful compositions like "Little Ship Bluebell,"
"Diamond Line," "This is a Sinecure," and the title
track are sure to be on a great many playlists for many years to come. An
instant classic, This is a Beautiful Town is refreshing, genuine,
and pure. This guy will be a major player in one realm or another. Great
stuff. (Rating: 5++)
Zeromancer - Eurotrash (CD, Cleopatra,
Industrial/techno/dance/pop)
The guys in Zeromancer are very, very, VERY concerned with their
image and appearance...so if that sort of thing turns you off then you'll
probably HATE what these guys are doing. In our mind music comes first.
Despite the fact that there's a lot of clothing and hair dye in this equation...these
fellows' music is actually quite strong. The band's industrial/techno/dance
schtick is sparked by some surprisingly catchy melodies. They've already
had a good deal of success overseas...and now they're looking to transfer
that success to the U.S.A. Our guess is that these fellows have listened
to Nine Inch Nails a great deal over the past few years. The basic
sound and style is very similar. The band's techno-driven anthemic pop tunes
should appeal to club kids, so don't be surprised if you start seeing these
fellows' mugs splattered all over the place... (Rating: 3++)
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