Album Reviews

Le Tigre: This Island

E. C. Thomas November 30, 2004 No Comments

Le Tigre

Kokoro: Inspiration Flow

Dustin Glass November 30, 2004 No Comments

In their short existence since being drawn together as a quartet at Montreal

Groovin’ Ground: Dome

Kenny Bohlin November 24, 2004 No Comments

Making a solid album is a difficult task for most jambands – Groovin

Barry Cleveland: Volcano

David Boffa November 23, 2004 No Comments

The feel of Cleveland’s music – a combination of Afro-Haitian rhythms mixed with jazz and acid rock – is best described as a drum-circle gone bonkers. Throw into the mix a myriad of flute, clarinet and electronic synth solos with Cleveland’s quirky guitar style and you have the ingredients that make up an avant-garde masterpiece.

The Faint: Wet From Birth

Garin Pirnia November 22, 2004 No Comments

Omaha, Nebraska is slowly turning into the new New York with a couple of bands emerging from the cornfields to make big names for themselves. The first to do so was the emo band Bright Eyes headed by Omaha native Conor Oberst. Now it’s the electro-dance group The Faint.

Banyan: Live at Perkins’ Place

David Lott November 19, 2004 No Comments

There is a fine musical line that exists between fusion and alternative rock, often blurred by a barrage of wailing guitars, electronics, and a pounding beat.

Touch My Heart: A Tribute to Johnny PayCheck

David Eduardo November 17, 2004 No Comments

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Elliott Smith: From A Basement On The Hill

Shane Handler November 16, 2004 No Comments

You would never guess that the late Elliot Smith was battling his most inner demons during the recording of his now posthumous album, From A Basement On The Hill. But than again, Smith has always been profound at disguising his depression and cryptic visions through his catchy Beatlesque melodies.