Album Reviews

Mardo: Mardo

Shane Handler December 21, 2004 No Comments

Even retro is retro at this point, but that doesn

Channels: Open

Shane Handler December 20, 2004 No Comments

In the studio, a husband and wife pairing either lends itself to standard cookie-cutter romance or some completely unique creations. When they have a musical menage a trios with a fierce and fiery drummer though, the results are bound to be pounding hot.

Todd Carey: Revolving World

Shane Handler December 17, 2004 No Comments

It was just a bit ago that Todd Carey was stage leader and front-man of west coast jam rockers, Telepathy. Recently, a music transposition occurred for this Chicago native allowing him to mature as the sensitive singer-songwriter type. His debut album Revolving World is molded upon his strongest elements of showmanship, production and songwriting, bridging the cap between singer/songwriter and rocker.

Speechwriters LLC: The Bull Moose After Party

Philip Mccluskey December 16, 2004 No Comments

Throughout the Bull Moose After Party, Speechwriters LLC redefine their sound. They redefined it from song to song with chords and melodies, rather than from album to album with haircuts and a well-timed personality implant. They have fun with variety in Bull Moose, showing many sides of what they can do. And I for one can

Blanche: If We Can’t Trust The Doctors….

Shane Handler December 13, 2004 No Comments

Fans of bluegrass and roots rock will find Blanche as a Radiohead to their collection, making the modern and exciting out of something familiar, without leaving the listener alienated. If Loretta Lynn, who recently won new fans with Van Lear Rose can do it, the more youthful Blanche might be next.

Vassar Clements: Livin

David Eduardo December 13, 2004 No Comments

Midnight baby deep cerulean sky powder ocean navy. Not a rambling run-on that needs to be spell and grammar checked immediately to get that nagging green line to disappear- colors. Shades of blue to be precise, all of which can be found in varying hues on the latest Vassar Clements release, the aptly titled Livin