Album Reviews

The Greencards: Weather and Water

Jason Gonulsen August 10, 2005 No Comments

The Greencards debut album Movin

Adam Mugavero: Breathe

Tony Engelhart August 10, 2005 No Comments

Within wistful melodies and beautiful textures are Cat Stevens and pre-Yellow Brick Road Elton John influenced songwriting as Adam sings of everyday life with abstract metaphors which are open to listeners interruption.

Head of Femur: Hysterical Stars

Catherine L. Tully August 8, 2005 No Comments

A big, hearty salad of sound is the way to describe Hysterical Stars by Head of Femur. Musicians Matt Focht (vocals, guitar, also of Bright Eyes), Ben Armstrong (vocals, keyboards, drums, ex-Commander Venus) and Mike Elsener (vocals/guitar, also of Solar Wind) form the backbone of this Nebraska based indie rock “supergroup.” But Head of Femur has brought in a large number other players on their second full length album. Where else can you hear a trumpet, gong, glockenspiel and violin all wrapped up in a pop album?

Hot Karl: The Great Escape

Brad Hodge August 5, 2005 No Comments

Hot Karl is a bonafide MC, with a delivery that’s fluid and old school.

The Thieves: Tales From The White Line

Shane Handler August 3, 2005 No Comments

The Thieves probably want you to believe that they are the last great rock band standing. Like The Darkness who have rekindled the lore of Queen and Thin Lizzy, The Thieves strive on proving that rock and roll is meant to be good clean fun. With lines like “gimme some lip boy and I

Wedding Crashers Soundtrack: Various Artists

Jason Keil August 3, 2005 No Comments

Flaming Lips completists will pick it up for the rare track

Van Morrison: Magic Time

Tony Engelhart August 2, 2005 No Comments

Van Morrison will turn 60 next month but still he remains one of the most celebrated artists to come out of the British invasion of the swinging sixties.

Fountains Of Wayne: Out of State Plates

Brian Malone August 2, 2005 No Comments

Fountains of Wayne seems to constantly improve on their formula for structured radio music.

Frank Black: Honeycomb

Shane Handler July 31, 2005 No Comments

Like Iggy Pop before him, Frank Black went from being the leader of a highly influential rock band, to landing a successful solo career. As a result, the Pixies front-man has been in a position to call his own shots in more ways than one. This liberty came to light before last year