Patterson Hood : Killers and Stars
Though it may appear these are milk and honey times for the Truckers, evidently they walked on egg shells, or broken glass as it may be, for a time at least, a couple years back. Killers and Stars was recorded in 2001 and in essence it chronicles these rotten and ambiguous times, at least from the perspective of one Patterson Hood, the principle song writer in the most important band in America.
Drunk & Furious : Alcoholypse Now
Drunk & Furious make George Carlin uneasy, Howard Stern appear very hirable in today
Buddahead: Crossing the Invisible Line
Hints of lyrical depth, that jumble with catchy, yet dire musicianship, summate Buddahead’s debut CD release. The first single, “When I Fall,” is so sugar coated, that images of a noisy food court and the Gap prevail.
Chris Robinson & The New Earth Mud : This Magnificent Distance
With This Magnificent Distance, Chris Robinson continues to stake his claim as one of the most imaginative and inventive singers and songwriters of our time.
Eagles of Death Metal: Peace Love Death Metal
The Queens of the Stone Age have nailed the sound of California groove with their cryptic metal boogie. Now frontman, Josh Homme, has struck out on a side project
The Hiss: Panic Movement
The Hiss is more Stonehenge than Stone Mountain, and if you like your post-punk delivered with the piss and vinegar lo-fi, fish and chips holler- these guys will never disappoint.
Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen: Pin Your Spin
This is the best of the New Orleans jazz funk scene today, and it