Album Reviews

Ben Kweller: On My Way

Jeffrey Greenblatt March 26, 2004 No Comments

The songs might not be as catchy as those on his debut album, but On My Way exhibits Kweller

Allman Brothers Band: One Way Out

Dustin Glass March 26, 2004 No Comments

Recorded from their 2003 March run at New York

Mike Marshall & Chris Thile: Into The Cauldron

Matthias Buchholz March 25, 2004 No Comments

What do you get when two of the most melodically-gifted mandolinists get together? Into the Cauldron, a collaborative effort that seems almost Grammy worthy.

The Minus Five: In Rock

Shane Handler March 24, 2004 No Comments

Scott McCaughey has been blazing pop and rock since the early 80

Gary Jules: Trading Snakeoil For Wolftickets

Shane Handler March 22, 2004 No Comments

Toying from the past and fine tuning with the present, Gary Jules makes Trading Snakeoil For Wolftickets, an all-around winning work of songwriting and arranging that should not be missed.

Widespread Panic & The Dirty Dozen Brass Band: Night of Joy

Shane Handler March 22, 2004 No Comments

Night of Joy is the first of three new live albums to be released by Widespread Panic over the couse of 2004, a year in which the hardworking band is taking their first break in 18 years. This release stars the The Dirty Dozen Brass Brand on horns and rhythm and features some new and old Panic favorites.

The Von Bondies: Pawn Shoppe Heart

Aaron Mendelsohn March 12, 2004 No Comments

America first heard of The Von Bondies in that now infamous bar fight where Jack White pummeled lead singer Jason Stollsteimer. Stollsteimer was a bloodied mess and White has now been convicted of misdemeanor assault and battery, but it would be entirely unfair to judge The Von Bondies on a scrapple between Detroit

Jim Payne: Sensei

Dan Bliss March 11, 2004 No Comments

Jim Payne has been a fixture in the jazz scene for a number of years. Having produced the first two albums for Medeski, Martin and Wood, and recording and touring with Slickaphonics and Maceo Parker, among others, he brings a wide range of influences to his music

Trey Anastasio: Seis De Mayo

Adam Foley March 9, 2004 No Comments

In 1999, Phish’s Trey Anastasio started touring solo and experimenting with arrangements other than the standard rock four-piece. The first tour was a straight-up power trio, but then he began to add horns and various layers until it stabilized with the current ten-piece band. No matter the lineup, it has always seemed he had a full orchestra playing in his head. On his new release, Seis de Mayo, we finally get to hear some of these songs the way he had always envisioned them.