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Kaiser Chiefs: Yours Truly, Angry Mob

William Helms July 10, 2007 No Comments

Stateside, the Kaiser Chiefs are known for their highly infectious pop punk smash, “I Predict a Riot,” from their first album, Employment. And with the release of Yours Truly, Angry Mob,the Leeds-based quintet of Ricky Wilson (vocals), Simon Nix (bass), Nick Baines (keyboards), Andrew White (guitar) and Nick Hodgson (drums and backing vocals) all have the hopes of winning over American fans.

Black Rebel Motorcyle Club: Baby 81

William Helms July 8, 2007 No Comments

With the return of drummer Nick Jago to their lineup after a prolonged battle with drug and alcohol addiction, the Black Rebel Motorcycle Club’s latest album Baby 81 should be considered a return to their previous form in the likes of their first two albums: BRMC: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and Take Them On, On Your Own.

Phonograph: Phonograph

Jason Macneil July 8, 2007 No Comments

New York band Phonograph is an adventurous lot if you were using the catchy, groove-tinged “In Your Mind” as a measuring stick. The song sounds like it could have been recorded during Wilco’s Summerteeth period but with an experimental side to it.

The Beauty Shop : Crisis Helpline

Joanne Schenker July 6, 2007 No Comments

It’s easy to overlook the dark heart at the core of Crisis Helpline, but don’t be fooled…under the tasty pieshell of some beautiful sounds lies a deep, dark slice of life that Hoeffleur serves up so perfectly.

The Clientele : God Save The Clientele

Jason Macneil July 3, 2007 No Comments

The best thing that can be said about God Save the Clientele is that it’s so consistent that it’s quite scary. Whether you’re enjoying short gems like “Carnival On 75th Street” or the urgent feel on “No Dreams Last Night,” you feel as if they’ve been possessed by The Go-Betweens in their prime. A great album!

The Electric Soft Parade: No Need To Be Down-Hearted

Jason Macneil June 29, 2007 No Comments

Generally it is a good album, but there’s no overt need to get all riled up over The Electric Soft Parade.

The Cat Empire: Two Shoes

Joanne Schenker June 28, 2007 No Comments

They’re six cool cats from Melbourne, Australia who felt adventurous enough to travel beyond the beaches Down Under for their sophomore release as The Cat Empire.Havana, Cuba is the birthplace of Two Shoes – recorded at the famed Estudio Egrem and produced by Jerry Boys ( Buena Vista SocialClub).

Datarock: Datarock Datarock

Josh Cox June 28, 2007 No Comments

Divergent from the dour sounds of fellow Scandinavian synth imps, The Knife, Datarock comes across like a Norwegian Ween (with wardrobe tips from Goldie Lookin’ Chain).

Beastie Boys: The Mix Up

Pietro C. Truba June 27, 2007 No Comments

Fans of the late 90’s instrumental compilation The In Sounds From The Way Out will dig these new funky instrumentals material. Who would have thought The Beastie Boys would be selling albums based on their drums, bass and guitar chops?

The White Stripes: Icky Thump

Shawn Donohue June 26, 2007 No Comments

You’re staring at a record that has enough spit and polish to be mainstream; enough off-kilter punk blues for diehards; enough sonic experimentation to cover up the groups’ normal shortcomings (Meg’s elementary drumming); lyrics that come from the wise and fun loving ventricle of Jacks heart (“And lots of other situations where I don’t know what to do/at which time God screams to me/“There’s nothing left for me to tell you”)…and you’re staring at the album of the year.

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