Album Reviews

The Academy Is…: Almost Here

Shane Handler March 15, 2005 No Comments

Tonight

Low : The Great Destroyer

Shane Handler March 14, 2005 No Comments

With their Sub Pop debut, The Great Destroyer, Low enlists the services of David Fridmann (Flaming Lips, Mercury Rev) to give them a kick in the realm of an aggressive guitar rock record.

The Super Groovy Band: Joyride

Darren Susin March 14, 2005 No Comments

Living in the highest hippie-per-capita part of British Columbia, this Southern Vancouver Island band seems determined to make you smile and dance, preferably at the same time.

HIM’s emergence in America seems to be penned firmly to the back of skater- turned-reality show deviant Bam Margera, who immortalized the band’s heart-a-gram logo on skateboards, clothing, and even in ink on his uncle Don Vito’s back.

Kyle Hollingsworth: Never Odd Or Even

Jeffrey Greenblatt March 10, 2005 No Comments

A mix of new originals and SCI classics that Hollingsworth has reinterpreted, with some special guests assisting along the way.

Amos Lee: Amos Lee

Osvaldo Oyola March 10, 2005 No Comments

Your girlfriend

M. Ward: Transistor Radio

Shane Handler March 9, 2005 No Comments

Although Transistor Radio may be a come-down from Ward’s prior release, the full sounding Transfiguration of Vincent, M.Ward

Capt. Soularcat : Three Rivers Point

Darren Susin March 8, 2005 No Comments

No doubt, studio albums for jam bands do little to really showcase the band

Adrian Belew: Side One

Brian Gearing March 4, 2005 No Comments

Adrian Belew

Simplicity: Life After Life

Kenny Bohlin March 3, 2005 No Comments

Common to most jam outfits, it seems Simplicity would be better if it were spread out over a live show. The songs could stretch out and new grooves could develop – as the band definitely has the chops.